Automotive
IoT at work: empower production with Instant Logistics
for the Automotive Industry of Tomorrow
Automotive
IoT at work: empower production with Instant Logistics
for the Automotive Industry of Tomorrow
In a major step toward digital transformation, BMW integrated a simple yet powerful IoT-Based trigger mechanism into its intralogistics workflows.
The objective: streamline material handling, reduce manual intevention and accelerate production and logistics systems.
Without overhauling existing infrastructure, BMW embedded connectivity and intelligence into a key moment of the production process: when a part is ready to move. The small but critical enhancement marked a shift from manuall coordination to cloud-enables automation, helping the company realize its vision of a fully digitized Industry 4.0 enviroment.
Digitizing Logistics in BMW
BMW implemented IoT Service Button to streamline and digitize intralogistics operations. Instead of relying on phone calls or manual reporting, employees simply press the button at the end of a process to request material pickup or signal task completion.
Key Components & Functionality
Iot Service Button
Simple, physical button installed at key logistics points
Requires a double press to confirm requests and prevent false triggers
Designed for ease of use by factory staff without special training
Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) Connectivity
Uses low-power, wide-area wireless communication
Operates independently of Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
Ensures reliable transmission even in dense industrial environments
Scalable Use Cases
Can be configured for various tasks (e.g., part collection, container replacement, maintenance alerts)
Serves as a retrofit solution for existing logistics setups
Supports modular expansion in smart factories across departments.