In 2026, the WZL at RWTH Aachen University, the wbk at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, and the ITEM at the University of St.Gallen will host the sixth Global Production Expert Forum.
The event is aimed at executives responsible for the planning and design of production networks. Keynote speeches by leading research institutions and high-ranking industry representatives will highlight current trends, success factors, and methods. Take advantage of this opportunity to exchange ideas and network with leading experts and decision-makers.
Drawing on nearly two years of intensive research and nearly two exploratory years prior to that with leading multinational manufacturers, this whitepaper synthesizes insights from over fifty real-world cases spanning diverse industries and network architectures.
The research has focused on developing practical frameworks and insights that operations managers can apply when formulating and implementing effective network strategies. The frameworks presented here have been tested and refined through application in the real world. However, since every company, business unit, and network is different, they are not universally applicable. They serve more as inspiration and a first draft rather than a prescriptive how-to guide.
Download the whitepaper to find out how you can better strategize in your network.
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