The learning factory – a new stimulus to enhance international collaboration

Mohd Ridzuan, Darun and Athinarayanan, R. and Hummel, V. and Von Leipzig, Konrad H. (2019) The learning factory – a new stimulus to enhance international collaboration. Procedia Manufacturing, 31. pp. 290-295. ISSN 2351-9789. (Published)

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Abstract

The paper describes a new stimulus using learning factories and an academic research programme - an M.Sc. in Digital Industrial Management and Engineering (DIME) comprising a double degree - to enhance international collaboration between four partner universities. The programme will be structured in such a way as to maintain or improve the level of innovation at the learning factories of each partner. The partners agreed to use Learning Factory focus areas along with DIME learning modules to stimulate international collaboration. Furthermore, they identified several research areas within the framework of the DIME program to encourage horizontal and vertical collaboration. Verticalcollaboration connects faculty expertise across the Learning Factory network to advance knowledge in one of the focus areas, while Horizontal collaboration connects knowledge and expertise across multiple focus areas. Together they offer a platform for students to develop disciplinary and cross-disciplinary applied research skills necessary for addressing the complex challenges faced by industry. Hence, the university partners have the opportunity to develop the learning factory capabilities in alignment with the smart manufacturing concept. The learning factory is thus an important pillar in this venture. While postgraduate students/researchers in the DIME program are the enablers to ensure the success of entire projects, the learning factory provides a learning environment which is entirely conducive to fostering these successful collaborations. Ultimately, the partners are focussed on utilising smart technologies in line with the digitalization of the production process.

Item Type: Article
Additional Information: Indexed by Scopus
Uncontrolled Keywords: Learning factory; International collaboration; Star network; Horizontal; Vertical collaboration
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor
T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Industrial Management
Depositing User: Mrs Norsaini Abdul Samat
Date Deposited: 17 Dec 2019 03:14
Last Modified: 17 Dec 2019 03:14
URI: http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/25722
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