Internal transport automation in an automotive Tier-1 plant

FicoMirrors Polska, an automotive Tier-1 plant within the Ficosa group, introduced internal transport automation in response to growing expectations around process stability, safety and predictability. The project focused on making repetitive logistics tasks part of the plant operating model rather than a manual support activity.

Challenge

The plant needed a transport model that would remain stable in a dynamic production environment and support a regular flow of pallets between key process areas. The critical point was reliable execution in mixed traffic with people and manual vehicles.

Solution

The rollout used two AGV forklifts and a task logic matched to the plant rhythm, transfer points and operator interaction model. Additional process rules, site preparation and infrastructure support were included to make the automated flow predictable in everyday operation.

Outcome

The deployment reached a handling capacity of up to 13 pallets per hour while improving transport discipline and operational visibility. The result was not just automated movement, but a more controlled and measurable internal logistics process.