Patrick Balve Author

Prof. Dr. Roman Hänggi is a Professor of Production Management. He has gained his rich experience in Lean at various hierarchical levels over the course of 25 years in industry. His research focuses on to the ongoing evolution of Lean in the context of digitalization. He provides guidance to numerous industrial companies on their journeys towards becoming operational champions through the integration of Lean and digitalization.

Prof. Dr. Patrick Balve is a Professor of Logistics Planning and Organization. He is particularly interested in the practical implementation of Lean in teaching and practice. His extensive experience of Lean, gained over eight years in the automotive industry and a further five years in applied research, makes him an expert in the field of Lean implementation.

Dr. Lukas Budde is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of St. Gallen. His research interests include the smart factory, complexity management, and service management in industrial companies. He provides guidance to companies on their digitalization journeys, with Lean Production as a fundamental approach.