Implementation guideline of online inventory tool in context of RTLS inventory management

Abstract

The automotive industry has a strong tradition in Slovakia, it has become the most important industry and the driving force of the Slovak economy. Currently, it is the strongest sector in terms of share in the total GDP of Slovakia, exports of Slovakia, but also job creation.The current geopolitical situation has a significant impact on the functioning of this industry and, of course, on individual companies in the entire supply chain. One of the possibilities to eliminate adverse effects is the use of the most modern technologies. One of them is the Auto-ID technology, which can have a significant impact on the proper functioning of the company. The aim of this work was to obtain data that could be used inthe creation of a guideline for the introduction of such a technology in the company.The first part of the master thesis introduces the Auto-ID technologies, their applications and usage in theory. Main focus is related to inventory management and tracking of thework in process parts in real time and location. The second part explains the methodology of implementation of RTLS and furthermore Digital Twin in the given company. The goal of this chapter was to gain real experience in implementation from the timing, personnel and technology point of view.In the last part, author analyzes the data from the questionnaire to explicit the experiences of directly involved participants.