… describe Operations Management both in general and special topics of the Automotive Industry as well as some trends and insights on the impact of digitalization and Industry 4.0 on industry.

… identify the different approaches to production strategies, concepts and production systems.

… apply these strategies with management concepts that fit the needs of the market to manage production, workforce, work planning, quality and maintenance.

… predict future challenges of operations management.

… to apply the learnings for leading functions in production management of the Automotive and Supply Industry.