Optimization of warehouse processes by using mobile technology

Sami Ilc (2016) Optimization of warehouse processes by using mobile technology. EngD thesis.

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Abstract

Introductory of this dissertation highlights the problems of business mobile applications development, it continues with the motive of research on the usefulness of mobile technologies in warehouse processes of company involved. First of all, it introduces us with the theory of warehouse logistics, which are nowadays carried out in practice, and touches their issues. This is followed by a detailed analysis of the current implementation of warehouse processes of the environment involved and software used for it. It emphasizes the critical points of storage and describes the necessary basic functionality of the information system, which could eliminate certain delays. After that, follows the check for any existing mobile solutions on the market, which would include the required function and viability of their actual use. The main part of this dissertation comprehensively describes the development of a new prototype of a mobile system, the process of its implementation in the real warehouse environment, and difficulties encountered. Epilogue contains a presentation and final analysis of the results of testing the developed prototype. The dissertation concludes with a given expert opinion of company management for the resulting product and the final decision on its added value.

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