Mareike Kirwald

Global Leader Development Programme - Trainee Programme Placements across five departments and three locations of the BMW Network

Creation of a framework on how human factors determine automation

Analysis and continuous optimisation of work processes according to the principles of lean production Production Planning Budgeting and cost optimization Project Management Design and optimization of material flow

Operational control of the area of social media and support of strategic issues and concepts Ensurance of the success and tracking of innovations

• Research, analysis and evaluation of complex business problems • Methodological understanding of the functional relations between business divisions to optimise efficiency and competitiveness • Regular simulations and case studies within collaborative team work

• Understanding the various challenges multinational engineering companies must overcome • Management focus with an emphasis on manufacturing industries

• Interdisciplinary education of both engineering and business administrative skills • Acquisition of skills and expertise needed to successfully and sustainably direct a company