AGU established a “Model Factory” on its Sümer Campus in October 2018. The launch was made during a meeting held by KAYSO (Kayseri Chamber of Industry).
This ambitious project falls within the framework of the Turkish government’s 100-day action plan of the national strategic plan 2019-2023. The project is mainly financed by the German Investment Bank (KfW) as well as the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), which have committed to invest about 14 Mio TRY.
“A Model Factory is defined as a tool (a capability center) to disseminate principles of operational excellence by using experiential learning techniques. Experiential learning principles, which combine theory and practice and thereby create lasting impact, set model factories apart from the similar centers that also aim at improving competitiveness and productivity of the enterprises.” [tr.undp.org]
“The Project aiming at establishment and operationalization of Applied SMEs Capability Center (Model Factory)” foresees the launch of “Model Factories” in ten cities in Turkey in order to accompany the transition of SMEs to Industry 4.0 Technologies and increase their competitive advantage.
The Kayseri Model Factory has been carried out under the leadership of the Turkish Ministry of Industry and under the coordination of the Kayseri Chamber of Industry.
The objective of the project has been to:
• Help the start-up of promising sustainable SMEs, through consultancy, training, financial support
• Improve SMEs’ processes by training them on lean manufacturing techniques, optimization of productivity, energy efficiency, waste management
• Enhance SMEs’ competitiveness on the international arena by accessing Industry 4.0 technologies
• Eradicate poverty in all its forms and dimensions
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