Open Source Manifesto
With this Manifesto GEA commits to the principles of the open source movement and a collaborative development approach.
Our Commitment
GEA is one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Our
portfolio includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components and
comprehensive services. Used across diverse industries, they enhance the sustainability and efficiency of
production processes globally
We are engineering for a better world.
Great engineering is a way of thinking. A way of questioning and pushing boundaries. It’s about curiosity. And
solving problems. It’s about constantly getting better. Our objective to develop sustainable and forward thinking technologies are in line with a modern way of thinking: Transparency, Collaboration and Innovation through Open Source.
With this Manifesto GEA commits to the principles of the open source movement and a collaborative
development approach.
GEA Digital Open Source Manifesto - Our Values
Responsibility – We care for people and planet
• We take responsibility for the digital economy by actively participating in open-source developments.
• Challenges such as sustainability cannot be solved by single players but require a radical new way of collaboration.
Integrity – We walt the talk
• Open source usage and active contributions are conducted under a clear governance to meet high standards (and stick to best software engineering practices).
•The strategic approach to open-source software enhances transparency and trust in our products and services.
Diversity – We value our differences
• Open-source projects enable collaboration and joint innovation from people with diverse professional backgrounds.
• Open source addresses foundational technologies and infrastructures that serve broad and diverse
application fields.
Passion – We love what we do
• We develop software professionally and create cutting edge solutions by responsible integration of open-source software and open development processes.
• Open source adds a purpose by contributing back to the community and drives passion for existing developers and new talents application fields.
Excellence – We deliver outstanding work
• Innovation and industrial ecosystems enable pioneering services, new ways to enhance excellence of operation and availability.
• Re-using software increases efficiency, focusing on value creation in GEA’s core domains.
Why Open Source is important for GEA
Efficiency and Sustainability
We consider open source software as a critical driver for industrializing software development processes.Consciously utilizing open source software avoids reinventing the wheel and redundant software
development, thus increasing development efficiency and sustainability at the same time.
Innovation through Participation
Leveraging open source development not only ensures higher efficiency but also enables organizations toreact faster to the dynamic nature of technology and to reduce time-to-market for innovations. By participating
in the global developer communities GEA can integrate different perspectives and capabilities solving
complex problems more effective
Flexibility and Independency
Open source technologies ensure the flexibility to tailor solutions to our needs and those of our customers.At the same time, we are reducing our dependency on proprietary solutions and gaining more control over
our technical decisions and investments.
Fertilize the Implementation of Standards and Regulations
Open source sourcing ensures the quick adoption of industry standards and regulations. Usually, suchdevelopments do not lead to a competitive advantage but require development and test resources. A broad
adoption of standards creates a self-enforcing effect of high acceptance in the industry.
Competitive Advantage Through Knowledge Sharing
In an increasingly connected world, we regard sharing knowledge as a competitive advantage. By makingselected technologies and software components public, we can position ourselves as a pioneer in our
industry, attract talent and drive innovation across the industry.
Software Engineering for a Better World
GEA Digital Open Source Manifesto
We not only want to benefit from open source technologies, but also actively contribute to the success of existing projects. We support our employees' participation in open source projects and aim to make a positive contribution by sharing our developments with the world.
We understand open source as a fundamental principle for a sustainable and collaborative future. We invite the global open source community, as well as our partners and customers, to collaborate with us and make this vision a reality. Together, we are shaping the future of technology, environmental protection and the global economy.
Open-Source-Strategy: Core Principles for GEA Digital
Company Principles
I. Open by Design
Encourage OSS: Our software development projects are designed with the option of being open and accessible. We promote modular and transparent architectures that can be easily enhanced and adapted to different requirements.
II. Security and Quality as Priority
As we believe in openness, security and quality of our software products is our top priority. We are committed to ensuring the highest standards through continuous security audits and quality management.
III. Grow Through Exposure:
GEA will encourage and facilitate learning and advancement of its employees through open source activities.
IV. Promote Visibility:
GEA will continuously improve and maintain a positive reputation in the open source community
Employee Principles
I. OSS First:
Our colleagues shall look for inner and open source alternatives before writing custom code or using proprietary alternatives.
II. Active & responsible OSS Citizenship:
Our colleagues shall strive to be active in the inner and open source communities. Our colleagues shall always act responsibly in inner and open source communities, with care and respect in both content and communication.
III. Active OSS Contribution:
Our colleagues shall contribute to open source projects within the scope of day-to-day work.
