Together with consultants Johannes Schweizer and Gilles Heymes from the management consultancy BLSG, an operational excellence consultancy and business unit of Process Automation Solutions GmbH, the students applied the principles of lean management in a practical workshop. The goal was to optimize the production of two different products. BLSG is one of the leading, manufacturer-independent providers of complete automation solutions for the process, manufacturing and automotive industries.
Furthermore, the students visited the IBM Watson Center and got an insight into the latest technologies. The IBM Watson Center brings together data, artificial intelligence, cloud, blockchain and quantum computing. In an inspiring keynote on quantum computing, the students were able to gain an impression of the potential of this technology. Finally, concrete use cases for the digitalization of processes were presented in so-called Experience Zones.
Lastly, the students visited the leading manufacturer of construction equipment and compact equipment, Wacker Neuson, where they were given a tour of the logistics, production and assembly areas for vibratory equipment. With Wolfgang Sandig, Head of Supply Chain Management, the excursion participants discussed the current challenges in manufacturing and logistics planning and the possibilities of digitalization in in-house logistics. In a test hall, they were allowed to try out the construction machines themselves under supervision.
Systems Engineering students receive particularly practical training and are prepared for the challenges of business: Lectures are exclusively practical and innovative teaching concepts such as blended learning are used. This optimally prepares students for the challenges of the economy.
All information about the study program: www.hnu.de/studium/studiengaenge/bachelorstudiengaenge/systems-engineering-beng-teilzeit-oder-regulaer
