Nowdays, in times of rapid technological change and continuous efforts to gain competitive advantages, it is crucial that companies effectively and comprehensively integrate their industrial processes. This seminar is designed to achieve just that — participants will learn how the Internet of Things (IoT) and other modern digital solutions, supported by artificial intelligence, can contribute to production optimization, improving control, and increasing productivity.
Through interactive content, we will explore how digitalization enables better traceability, greater flexibility, ands faster and more accurate decision-making. With a special focus on practical examples and discussions, we will highlight the challenges faced by the Slovenian economy and seek innovative solutions.
The goals of the seminar are to provide participants with a fundamental understanding of the key systems supporting the Internet of Things in manufacturing, such as SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning). Emphasis will be placed on understanding their role and significance in manufacturing processes. Additionally, participants will gain insights into effective approaches to integrating these systems, enabling seamless connection between production and business functions while improving workflows and productivity.
The seminar is intended for professionals in IT and manufacturing technologies, digital transformation consultants, management personnel, and anyone interested in the latest trends and technologies in the field of digitalization and production optimization.
The lecture will be delivered by Dr. Robert Ojsteršek, an assistant professor at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Maribor, where he works in the Laboratory for Production and Operations Management and the Laboratory for Discrete Systems Simulation. He received his doctorate in 2020, and has published over 170 works, including 20 scientific articles and 12 chapters in scientific journals. He has participated in numerous scientific conferences and has been a guest lecturer and researcher at four foreign universities. His extensive practical experience includes leading more than 15 research and development projects for the industry. He also serves on the editorial boards of two scientific journals. His research interests include production planning and scheduling, evolutionary computation, multi-criteria optimization, simulation modeling, collaborative workplaces, and visual computation.