The concept of an intelligent mobile application with elements of augmented reality and PLM software for value stream mapping

Growing demands for variability, reducing losses and increasing production efficiency bring difficult tasks for business management. In order to cope with increasingly demanding tasks, a good knowledge of effective management methods is required, as well as orientation in a wide range of application programs. One of the approaches dealing with reducing losses and streamlining selected processes is the introduction of the Lean philosophy. This philosophy is firmly embedded in the concept of Industry 4.0 and its principles are proving to be highly effective. In the presented contribution, we will focus on the possibilities of reducing losses by implementing selected Lean principles in conjunction with selected program resources and elements of mixed reality. The goal is to create an intelligent mobile application that, based on a simulation model, would enable an in-depth analysis of selected processes from the aspect of material value stream mapping analysis. The model created in this way could serve as a relevant basis for top management in the search for solutions to optimize processes. In the article, we evaluate selected Lean methods, create a workplace simulation model using the PLM simulation tool Tecnomatix Plant Simulation, and the obtained data are presented in an intelligent mobile application based on augmented reality. After the online update, the created application conveys all required relevant information to managers and simplifies their decision-making process.