Frank Bertagnolli is a Professor of Lean Production and Resource Efficiency at Pforzheim University's Faculty of Economics and Law. He holds a Dr.-Ing. in Engineering (2006) and a Dipl.-Wi.-Ing. in Economic Engineering (2001), both from the University of Karlsruhe (now Karlsruhe Institute of Technology). His career spans academic and industry roles, including leadership positions at Daimler AG and training development for lean methodologies. He specializes in integrating lean principles with sustainability, resource efficiency, and digital transformation. **Education**: Dr.-Ing., Engineering (2006) – University of Karlsruhe Dipl.-Wi.-Ing., Economic Engineering (2001) – University of Karlsruhe **Research Interests**: Focuses on lean production, resource efficiency, supply chain management, and sustainable practices. His work includes optimizing processes in manufacturing, administration, and IT, emphasizing leadership development and cultural adaptation in lean environments. **Awards**: Praxislehrpreis der Business School Pforzheim (2020) Perspektivenpreis für innovative Lehre (2016) 1st Prize for Innovative Teaching (2013) Ehrenmedaille der Bundeswehr (1996) **Advising & Grants**: Lead roles in program development (e.g., Program Director for Sustainability & Resource Efficiency), educational innovations (e.g., BEEsy Mission interdisciplinary sustainability project), and training initiatives like the Lean Training Center at Daimler. Collaborates with institutions like the Institut für Industrial Ecology INEC. **Labs/Teams**: Associated with the Institut für Industrial Ecology INEC and leads educational projects like the BEEsy Mission, promoting sustainability through interdisciplinary collaboration.









