What is Global Production Academy (GPA) - China Chapter?

The Global Production Academy (GPA) China Chapter initiative by KIT/GAMI and VDMA/GMECS Shanghai. This program brings together top-tier manufacturing leaders to foster innovation, share best practices, and drive excellence in global production.

Why Participate?

• Peer Exchange in Workshops: Engage with industry leaders from non-competing companies.
• Access to Research: Gain insights from the latest state-of-the-art solutions.
• Practical Knowledge: Implement proven practices in your operations.

Structure of the Program

The GPA consists of five one-day meetings held at the sites of participating companies. Each meeting includes presentations, discussions, workshops, and site tours. The topics are chosen based on an initial survey of the participants, ensuring relevance and practical value to everyone.

Program Schedule

Introduction Session:

• Date: March 20, 2025
• Location: t.b.d.
• Focus: Introduction of participating companies, keynote speech, and identification of priority topics.

Second Session:

• Date: April 24, 2025
• Focus: You set the focus - Your 1st priority topic

Third Session:

• Date: May 22, 2025
• Focus: You set the focus - Your 2nd priority topic

Fourth Session:

• Date: June 19, 2025
• Focus: You set the focus - Your 3rd priority topic

Fifth Session:

• Date: July 24, 2025
• Focus: You set the focus - Your 4th priority topic

Exemplary Priority Topics of the GPA spring/summer series

• Digital Lean Production Systems: Learn and implement proven best practices for lean production enhanced by digital tools.
• Data-Based Decision Making: Use data to drive decisions and improve operational efficiency.
• Automation: Find the right level of automation for your processes.
• Product-Production Co-Design: Simultaneous deveopment of product and production to optimize costs.