Technological progress - where the future lies  

In Germany alone, more than 12,000 employees at the Merck Group are working to find solutions to some of the greatest challenges of our time in order to shape a more sustainable future. They develop, produce and market high-quality drugs, innovative products for the biotech and pharmaceutical industries and for academic research, as well as specialty chemicals for special applications.

One corporate principle has applied at Merck since its founding in 1668: "Scientific research and responsible entrepreneurship are crucial for technological progress that benefits us all. To create opportunities for all, we push the boundaries of what is possible. That's what drives us. This is what we work on. This is where our future lies."  

It is not without reason that the Merck Group is now becoming a pioneer in the future-oriented implementation of modern ways of working by integrating new, intelligent technologies for the design as well as use of offices and workplaces. By using Workplace as a solution for fast and uncomplicated workstation and room booking, the aim is for as many employees as possible to gradually benefit from modern working concepts in the future. Away from Name-To-Seat and towards "New Work" or "Activity Based Working". 

With the support of Workplace and CREM SOLUTIONS, the Merck Group is thus breaking new, future-oriented ground both in the world of work and for energy management. The company is benefiting from the wide range of possibilities offered by Workplace - in particular the tools for implementing hybrid working methods and the additional opportunities for energy management and the ecologically and economically sustainable management of its office buildings.

"Based on a close cooperation with CREM SOLUTIONS, the system consisting of Workplace and the integrated IoT solutions was designed in such a way that the Merck Group's desired need for a smart building solution is completely mapped - the monitoring of spaces as well as an uncomplicated booking of workplaces and rooms - both for employees and management."  

Daniel Mihaljevic, IT Manager and Project Manager at Merck Real Estate Office & Lab