FIR an der RWTH Aachen

The Institute for Industrial Management FIR is a non-profit, intersectoral research and educational institution at RWTH Aachen University concerned with business organization, information logistics, and corporate IT aimed at establishing the organizational basis for the digitally integrated company of the future. Through the development and transfer of innovative solutions, FIR enhances the competitiveness of companies by working collaboratively in an environment that is methodologically sound, scientifically rigorous, and close to business practice.

FIR provides an array of services including research, qualification programs, and lectures across various sectors such as business transformation, service management, information management, and production management. As part of the Johannes-Rau-Forschungsgemeinschaft, FIR supports the research strategy of North Rhine-Westphalia and has established collaborative protocols with industries to bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical application. Over its long-standing operation, FIR has positioned itself as a leading entity within the Smart Logistics Cluster on the RWTH Aachen Campus, where it seeks to design an agile, learning company capable of adapting to the rapid changes in market demands.