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Benjamin Kleine
Projektmanager Manufacturing Digitalization, Thyssenkrupp Presta AG
Benjamin Kleine is an accomplished project and quality manager specializing in digitalization, IIoT, and project management. He currently serves as a Project Manager for Manufacturing Digitalization at thyssenkrupp Presta AG, where he drives operational excellence and implements digital transformation initiatives. With an MBA in Digital Transformation and an MS in Mechanical Engineering, Benjamin brings the expertise needed to lead innovation and enhance manufacturing processes.
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Strengthening Resilience: Mitigating the Risk of Unexpected Production Downtimes in the Just-in-Time Supply Chain of thyssenkrupp Presta AG
In the highly competitive automotive industry, unexpected production downtimes present a significant risk that can disrupt operations, damage profitability, and compromise customer satisfaction. thyssenkrupp Presta AG, a renowned producer of steering system solutions, has embraced the just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing approach to optimize operational efficiency. However, this lean production strategy exposes the company to significant risks associated with unexpected production downtimes. Benjamin Kleine, Project Manager Manufacturing Digitalization and former Head of Quality Engineering at thyssenkrupp Presta, explains the impact of a production downtime on the further supply chain and how disaster recovery and traceability help to avoid the worst case.