Autonomous Transformation Process in Industry

Autonomous Transformation in Industry Consulting and feasibility studies represent the most critical and initial step in achieving an efficient autonomous transformation process in industry. The accelerating need for industrial digital transformation and the beginning of artificial intelligence technology use in production have increased investment in autonomous systems. Since autonomous investment requires substantial capital expenditure, project processes must be executed correctly and systematically from the planning phase through field implementation and full capacity commissioning. Özgün Yabalak, CEO of ZGN Otonom & Robotik, which provides industrial autonomous solutions to numerous domestic and foreign companies, stated: "Manufacturers are turning to autonomous systems not only to increase and accelerate production but also to leverage human resources more efficiently. As factories become intelligent with artificial intelligence technology, unmanned vehicles perform their tasks and contribute to production. The most critical phase of autonomous processes is consulting and feasibility studies. Receiving support at the idea stage alone reduces investment costs by approximately 20 percent on average. The ZGN Otonom ve Robotik team becomes part of your planning process from the very idea stage of your autonomous transformation, performs detailed and realistic calculations, prepares the project timeline, defines the scope and boundaries of the autonomous transformation project, and works meticulously to implement the project in a way that ensures the fastest return on your investment. Once optimal conditions are determined, the implementation phase proceeds securely in line with the customer's requirements" he said.

"Autonomous Transformation Is a Cultural Change"

Özgün Yabalak, emphasizing that autonomous transformation brings about significant cultural change both within the company and in operational areas, stated: "The autonomous system requirements of each site and operation differ from one another. Personnel involved in and interacting with the focus of operations within the company must keep pace with cultural change and adapt to it, which is an indispensable criterion for autonomous vehicles to participate actively and successfully in field operations. Simultaneous adaptation of both personnel and autonomous systems is a critical success factor for autonomous vehicle projects" he said. Finally, Yabalak listed the requirements for successful autonomous transformation in the field as follows: • Selection of the correct autonomous vehicle type, • Detailed analysis and calculation of operational capacity, • Simulation and comparison of manual system and autonomous system capacities, • Determination of the net number of autonomous vehicles, • Selection of the correct pilot area and creation of an expansion timeline based on return on investment, • Correct phasing of the project, • Planning and proper management of WMS & ERP integration processes, • Proper planning of maintenance and support process costs following project commissioning, • Provision of necessary awareness to personnel before and after project commissioning.