The enchanting of information systems with digital technologies

Abstract

Today’s production requirements, such as shorter lead times, higher quality, and at the same time, lower prices push companies to the limits. In order to overcome these problems and to be able to respond to user requirements, it is necessary to create a working environment, which will be characterized by a high degree of flexibility. One of the most important steps towards achieving balanced and flexible production is the application of digital technologies and organizational tools. The aim of this paper is to contribute to a better understanding of the possibilities of digital technologies in the field of information systems in production. Also, the goal is to offer manufacturing companies possible solutions to overcome obstacles on the way to digitalization and Industry 4.0. This paper will present an example of process optimization by using digital technologies. Also, an overview of the literature in the field of information systems improvement by means of digital technologies will be presented throughout the paper. It will also describe the current state of information systems (ERP systems) within SMEs and possible steps towards the optimization of production processes using digitalization. Finally, the measurement and evaluation of the efficiency of one part of the production process according to three different models will be presented.