The BMW Group sets standards in production

The BMW Group production network comprises over 30 production sites worldwide – and is flexible, efficient and innovative! With the BMW iFACTORY concept, the BMW Group is redefining the future orientation of its plants. Sustainable and digital production technologies are setting new standards in climate protection and competitiveness. The associates are at the heart of production. They help to shape the success of the BMW Group and enable the transformation process.

The automotive industry is in a state of flux: contemporary challenges and profound changes are leading to new demands on car manufacturers. The BMW Group sees this as an opportunity to set new industry standards in areas such as autonomous driving, electrification and connectivity. To meet these challenges in production, the BMW Group has created a visionary master plan: the BMW iFACTORY.

BMW iFACTORY: A master plan for the future

Through the BMW iFACTORY concept, the BMW Group is redefining the future operational direction of its plants. The aim is to set new standards in climate protection and competitiveness with flexible, efficient, sustainable and digital production technologies. The BMW Group is focusing specifically on key areas such as LEAN and DIGITAL. They summarise the strategic goal of a global production network.

LEAN stands for efficient, precise and highly flexible production, for example, the manufacturing of different types of vehicle models on a single line.

The DIGITAL pillar stands for a new dimension in data transparency. Through the targeted application of cutting-edge innovations from the fields of virtualization, artificial intelligence and data science, the BMW Group is forging new ways of working in all aspects of automotive production.

Production sites worldwide

The BMW Group’s production network is home to a wealth of expertise – at over 30 production sites worldwide. Come and visit us at selected locations worldwide and experience production.