Automation in internal logistics is an enabler to increase overall competitiveness in an
organisation. However, its use is currently limited. The main objective of this paper is to …

The use of automation can increase competitiveness but does not guarantee advantageous
results. The right choice of technology and correct implementation and use is the key to a …

Many key factors driving the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) are to construct
industrial robots to become increasingly intelligent, multi-functional, flexible, and efficient, as …

Plant nursery is prospect business in Indonesia, the demand of one type of plant can reach
up to 5 million trees annually [1]. Alike another agricultural business, plant nursery is a labor …

Continuous improvement encompasses identification of threats and opportunities, proposal
and implementation of the solutions, and lastly monitoring and evaluation of sugar …

A collaborative robot is something of growing interest for companies in the manufacturing
industries to implement. However, a collaborative robot is quite new in today's market. An …

The implementation of automated solutions in manufacturing commonly involves large
investments and high levels of risk. It is therefore important that decisions related to …

In this master thesis, the thermal imaging infrared camera manufacturer FLIR Systems is
studied. The company has a history of making decisions regarding automated assembly by …

Several challenges like high cost of production continue to affect the performance of sugar
industries depicted by undesirable process efficiencies and productivity with average sugar …

Manufacturing firms in the industrialized world are spending enormous resources in
upgrading their production technology to cope with the increasing competition from non …