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Speaker

Krzysztof Gablankowski

Plant Manager, ZF Friedrichshafen AG

With over 20 years of international experience in the automotive, rolling stock, and aerospace industries, I have developed a robust background in operations, project management, sales, and business development. My career includes 5 years in project and sales management, as well as B2B marketing, serving major automotive firms. I have spent 15 years managing production plants, overseeing P&L, sales, team management, quality, procurement, and methods. My technical expertise spans electronics (SMT, THT), testing, assembly, stamping, welding, turning, milling, cut and sew, JIT in-sequence activity, and plastic injection, focusing on both functional and trim parts production.

Additionally, I have over 2 years of experience as a Division Industrial Director, managing a multinational entity with 9 production plants. My responsibilities included setting up industrial strategies, following up on KPIs, standardization, cost-saving initiatives, and Quick Response Quality Control activities. I have P&L responsibility, managing both Opex and Capex, and have successfully launched new plants, including 4 JIT activities. My experience includes both Greenfield and Brownfield industrial launches, with a total investment amounting to over €250 million and an activity turnover exceeding €450 million. I have managed cost savings of up to €5 million annually and have extensive experience in crisis management. Throughout my career, I have led teams of up to 1,300 individuals, ensuring effective team management and organizational success.

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Implementing Industry 4.0 Technologies: A Greenfield Experience at the ZF Plant in Poland

CASE STUDY

Monday, September 29

12:45 pm - 01:15 pm

Live in Berlin

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Since its establishment in 2018, the ZF plant in Poland has been at the forefront of integrating Industry 4.0 technologies. This presentation delves into the greenfield experience of implementing advanced manufacturing solutions, including AI, IoT, and automation, to optimize production processes. We will explore the challenges faced, the strategies employed, and the significant improvements achieved in efficiency, quality, and sustainability. In this Session you will learn,

  • How did the ZF plant in Poland successfully integrate AI and IoT into its manufacturing processes?
  • What were the key challenges and solutions during the greenfield implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies?
  • Why is the adoption of advanced technologies crucial for the future competitiveness of the ZF plant?
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Company

ZF Friedrichshafen AG

ZF is a global technology company supplying advanced mobility products and systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology. Its comprehensive product range is primarily aimed at vehicle manufacturers, mobility providers and start-up companies in the fields of transportation and mobility. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate as well as enhancing safe mobility. Alongside the automotive sector – passenger cars and commercial vehicles – ZF also serves market segments such as construction and agricultural machinery, wind power, marine propulsion, rail drives and test systems.With some 161,600 employees worldwide, ZF reported sales of €41.4 billion in fiscal year 2024. The company operates 161 production locations in 30 countries.
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Rethink! Smart Manufacturing Europe 2025 is part of the Smart Manufacturing & Industry 4.0 Event Series. You can find more events here.
Date
September 28 – 30, 2025
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Maritim proArte Hotel
Friedrichstraße 151, Dorotheenstraße 65
10117 Berlin
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