Advanced Production Tour, in association with BMW Werk Leipzig

6th October 2008, 13:00 – 17:30PM

Take a private tour around BMW’s new state-of-the-art production plant in Leipzig, and experience first hand how one of the world’s leading manufacturers has adopted cutting-edge best practice and technology to increase efficiencies and maximize output of the BMW 3 series and the new BMW 1 series.

Places on this exclusive, behind the scenes opportunity are strictly limited. Delegates who secure a pass will be taken around the facility and given an exclusive insight into the entire production process.

Highlights will include:

• Factors Affecting Site Location
  What you must consider in facilities development
• The Body Shop
  Experience a highly automated production processes in action
• The Paint Shop
  Discover how to be eco-friendly whilst operating at maximum efficiency
• Optimised Assembly
  Learn how short distances for material supply and the latest robotic technology drive an integrated approach to assembly
• On-Demand Logistics
  ‘Just-In-Time’ in action. See true supplier collaboration with on-site assembly, automated guided vehicles for parts and maximized efficiency at the start of the distribution chain.
• People in Manufacturing
  Gain an insight into the BMW ethos of talent development and the role this plays in successful plant operations.

For more information on the tour, click here to download PDF