Prof. Dr. Frank Balsliemke is a Professor of Food Production at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Landscape Architecture at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences. His expertise lies in Lean Management and Production Management, with over 15 years of experience in optimizing industrial processes. He has conducted over 200 successful consulting projects, seminars, and student research projects in these areas. Education: PhD in Logistics and Production Systems Professional experience includes roles at Robert Bosch GmbH, Technologietransferzentrum Automotive Coburg, and academic leadership at Hochschule Coburg. Research Focus: Lean Production in the Food Industry, Process Optimization, Operational Excellence, and Cross-Industry Applications of Lean Principles. Awards: 2nd Prize in the 2024 Unicum Foundation's 'Professor of the Year' award for Economics and Law. Key Projects: Lead the 'LeanOs' network events, research on flexible production systems, and collaborative projects with regional food and manufacturing companies. His work emphasizes practical implementation of Lean methodologies, with a focus on reducing waste, improving efficiency, and fostering continuous improvement in both direct and indirect business processes.

