Implementação de um manufacturing execution system automatizado por RFID no processo de logística interna de uma indústria fornecedora de peças automotivas

Abstract

The process of material movement in the automotive industry is one of the focuses of internal logistics, since the performance in the transportation of material ensures the continuous flow of production. Therefore, the implementation of new technologies in this sector aims to reduce costs and processes that do not add value to the product. Taking into account the scenario of the fourth industrial revolution, Industry 4.0, the development of new technologies enables the construction of an integrated and automated logistics. This work presents a case study of the implementation of a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) automated by radio frequency identification (RFID) in the replenishment process of an automotive components industry. Both MES and RFID are utilized as Industry 4.0 tools and their function is to initiate, execute and register the material movement processes. With the implementation of these tools, it is expected the digitalization of the internal logistics process, the increase of material transportation efficiency by the plant and consequent cost reduction, and the facilitation of access to data and information, important for decision making and continuous improvement process. This study is descriptive-exploratory and uses the project management book of knowledge (PMBOK) to structure the work in initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure. Among the obtained results, the highlight are the new value stream map of the company’s internal logistics and the stabilization of the new strategy, which reduces irregular movements from 40% to 5% in 8 weeks, in addition to the implementation of the monitoring of all internal transports in the plant.