Andreas Wenholt

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Andreas Wenholt holds the Professorship of Production and Logistics Management at the Department of Economics of the West Coast University of Applied Sciences. He assumed this role in 2025 and is responsible for the Production and Logistics Management major. His professional background includes over two decades in advanced manufacturing roles, including leadership positions at Caterpillar Motoren GmbH & Co. KG and VISHAY BComponents BEYSCHLAG GmbH.

• Roles at Caterpillar (2002–2024): Progressed from Engineering Manager to Director of Manufacturing Operations, overseeing quality, compliance, and global manufacturing operations.
• Industry Expertise: 6 Sigma Master Black Belt, expertise in continuous product improvement, and production process optimization.

Education: Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from RWTH Aachen University (2002–2007), bachelor’s studies in Mechanical Engineering at RWTH Aachen (1995–2002), and an apprenticeship as an aircraft engine mechanic with Lufthansa (1991–1994).

He is based in Building 3.3, Room 1.104 at Fritz-Thiedemann-Ring 20, 25746 Heide, with consultation hours arranged via email. His work bridges academic research in production systems with industry实践, emphasizing practical applications in logistics and manufacturing excellence.