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Fredrik Persson is a Senior Associate Professor and Head of the Division at Linköping University, specializing in Production Economics with a focus on modeling and simulation. He teaches advanced courses in Operations Management and is actively involved in research topics related to Production Economics. His research interests include Finance, Operations Management, and the implications of digitalization in manufacturing enterprises, emphasizing how new digital tools can revolutionize communication and operational efficiency. He is particularly focused on analyzing various manufacturing systems and their future potential, using engineers' tools to tackle economic challenges in production management. His research aims to enhance financial competitiveness in manufacturing companies by optimizing production-related processes. Persson offers courses at both graduate and undergraduate levels to disseminate the latest findings in Operations Management. He places a strong emphasis on Industry 4.0 initiatives and the digital transformation of manufacturing, which he identifies as key to the industry's future. His specific areas of interest include discrete event simulation (DES) and the application of simulation techniques in logistics, healthcare, and warehouse operations, as well as the principles of Lean production.
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