Serkan Eren
Senior Adviser
- Unit:
- SINTEF Industry
- Department:
- Manufacturing
- Office:
- Oslo
As a Senior Advisor at SINTEF Manufacturing, I specialize in lean manufacturing and systematic improvement, with experience across diverse industries. I lead EU-funded projects focused on operational efficiency and continuous improvement. With a Master’s from NTNU, I coach industrial partners in Lean principles and digitization. Passionate about sustainable change, I believe true Lean transformation starts with developing people and fostering a culture of innovation.
Education
M.Sc. - Production and Quality Engineering - NTNU
B.Sc. - Mechanical Engineering
Competence and research areas
I have extensive experience in production management, Lean management, Lean manufacturing design, supply chain management, and customer management. My expertise includes team leadership and optical system design. My research enhances production processes through Lean methodologies and human-centric manufacturing, focusing on continuous improvement and sustainability. Additionally, I am skilled in Training Within Industry (TWI), emphasizing workforce development for operational excellence.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/serkan-eren-5350241a/
ResearchGate
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Serkan-Eren-2
ORCID
Highlighted publications
- Effective Learning Method Using Extended Reality: Digital TWI Read the publication
- Toyota Kata as a Scaffolding for Human-Centric Manufacturing: Applying Lean Thinking for a Digital and Sustainable Factory of the Future Read the publication
- Tying Digitalization to the Lean Mindset: A Strategic Digitalization Perspective
Contact info
Visiting address:
Forskningsveien 1
0373 Oslo