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At Mercedes-Benz, pioneering spirit is embedded in the company’s DNA, not just in all products but also in all manufacturing processes. The continuous efforts in automotive production focus on quality, efficiency, and innovation. In the keynote, Dr. Joerg Burzer will outline how Mercedes-Benz is exploring new frontiers as it actively shapes the future of work, mobility, and production through digitalization and robotics. Central to its approach is the human element: leveraging artificial intelligence to support daily tasks and optimizing the strengths of both humans and machines. Dr. Burzer will answer the questions, how Mercedes-Benz enhances productivity through data, automation, and key performance indicators, by embracing digitalization and cutting-edge technologies. How does AI-driven optimization help modular design to allow scalable processes? Data democratization and robots, AI, and digital tools support the company’s employees making production processes more efficient and simplified. The result: streamlined operations that save time, costs, and energy, while empowering employees to innovate and achieve greater efficiency productivity, safety and quality.

See: http://erf2025.eu/keynote-speakers/

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Dr. Joerg Burzer is a member of the Board of Management at Mercedes-Benz AG, responsible for Production, Quality, and Supply Chain Management. Since his appointment on December 1, 2021, his role has been pivotal in managing a global production network that spans more than 30 vehicle, powertrain, and battery locations, along with worldwide logistics.

Born on January 21, 1970, in Nuremberg, Germany, Joerg pursued material science with a focus on metallurgy at the University of Erlangen. He obtained his Dr. Ing. in Material Science in 2000 with a thesis focusing on lightweight aluminum structures in automotive industry. He also studied at the Technical University of Copenhagen (Denmark) and stayed at Council for Scientific and Industrial Research in Pretoria (Republic of South Africa) as a research fellow, broadening his academic horizons.

Joerg kicked off his career in 1999 at DaimlerChrysler AG in vehicle pre-development. Over the years, he has held numerous influential positions in Procurement, Development, Quality, Production and Logistics. In 2010, he became Head of Production Control and Logistics in Tuscaloosa (U.S.). Three years later, in 2013, he continued his international experience as Director of Product and Production Strategy & Supplier Quality in Beijing/ China. After returning to Germany in 2016, he served as Vice President of Quality Management at Mercedes-Benz Cars. In 2019, he was named Executive Vice President and joined the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz AG, taking charge of Production & Supply Chain Management.

Joerg’s extensive experience and leadership have been crucial in driving Mercedes-Benz’s dedication to excellence in production, quality, and supply chain management.

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• euRobotics,
• Fraunhofer IPA and partners