The automotive industry and its production represent a central role in our economic system. The continuous optimization of production processes and their management is therefore crucial. The proven lean approach of SFM)is used by many companies. Digitalization is a key driver of change and offers promising tools for improving these processes. The comprehensive digital solutions mean that various application options are available. However, there is no overview of the specific implementation in SFM. The challenge is to evaluate the diverse digital solutions and harmonize them with existing concepts. Each company needs to validate the digital possibilities in relation to its specific situation and develop individual implementation strategies. This master's thesis is dedicated to the specific problem of how companies in the automotive industry can effectively use digitalization to optimize SFM and thus production processes. The aim is to understand the various digital tools and methods, test their applicability and develop practical strategies that meet the individual requirements of companies. The motivation behind this work lies in the need to develop clear and implementable approaches that help the automotive industry to fully exploit the opportunities of digitalization and secure its competitiveness in the long term. The master's thesis introduces the topic of “Migration to digital shopfloor management in the automotive industry”, explains the research questions and objectives and describes the methodological approach of the literature review. Chapter 2 deals with the importance of the automotive industry, its drivers of change and various production systems. The central topic of SFM is discussed in particular. Chapter 3 defines digitalization, describes its opportunities and risks, and explains technological solutions and specific technologies of Industry 4.0. Chapter 4 compares classic and dSFM and discusses the potential and success factors of the migration to the digital system. Chapter 5 summarizes the most important findings, answers the research questions and provides an outlook on future topics. There are various potentials arising from the use of digital solutions in SFM. Fundamentally, the tried-and-tested lean SFM method must be implemented in the traditional way and established in the company. Building on this, digital technologies can be integrated to optimize the standardized elements and thus migrate to a dSFM.
Migration zu digitalem Shopfloor Management in der Automobilindustrie
Pickl, A. R. (Author). 2024
Student thesis: Master's Thesis