The focus here is on communicating the lean method through the value-creation-oriented production system (WPS). Here we explain the structure of the BMW work organisation and the digital process board, which serves as a central control instrument. We also present how the value stream method is used to maximise the value added share. The target development process acts as an effective management and steering tool for the joint alignment of the organisation, enabling targets to be broken down to the grassroots level and translated into concrete challenges.

At the "Sustainability" market stand, visitors can interactively work out for themselves what the term sustainability in production is actually about and to what extent we at the BMW Group and the customer themselves can influence the CO2 footprint of a vehicle. Exhibits are used to explain the material composition of a vehicle and the potential for CO2 reduction. In a final presentation, the visitor learns more about aluminium production from ore mining to the finished component and which measures we have already implemented at the BMW Group Plant Landshut in the light metal foundry with regard to decarbonisation in the value stream of aluminium production.

In an experience room, the so-called AI-LAB, visitors will be able to experience first-hand how artificial intelligence can revolutionise production processes. We will show examples of the many possible applications of AI in areas such as production planning, control and optimisation. AI-based systems can analyse production processes, identify bottlenecks and monitor production processes in real time in order to increase productivity, conserve resources and improve product quality.

Furthermore, the existence and spread of generative AI requires a special focus on IT security. In our AI-LAB, we show how various attacks can affect production.

The BMW Group is systematically driving forward the digitalisation of its production. With the Shopfloor Digital transformation programme, we are harmonising our diverse manufacturing processes and IT systems worldwide across all 30 locations in our production network. Key elements include standardising working methods across all technologies, improving data consistency and introducing an end-to-end, process-oriented process chain in order to improve production quality and efficiency across all locations and technologies and create a uniform user experience. To achieve this, the company is building a modern, cloud-based IT architecture and relying on process automation and AI solutions. Digitalisation is intended to make the company competitive for the future.

This market stand shows the initiative's approach and the basic concept for the IT architecture.

The focus of this market stand is on the automation of logistics with innovations at BMW Group Plant Landshut.

Smart logistics is the basis for efficient and flexible production. Examples of this include autonomous transport systems and digital material provision on shelves.