The Concept of Digital Transformation of SMEs Through the Implementation of ERP and MES Systems and Lean Tools

Industry 4.0 and digital transformations shape business today more than ever, with the aim of achieving better results and performance. The introduction of digital technologies enables the creation of an agile and flexible business that is ready to respond to the demands of today's production. As a basic prerequisite for the implementation of Industry 4.0, modern information system are needed, which are the backbone for networking, collecting and processing data in real time. This especially applies to MES systems. However, in order for information systems as well as other digital technologies to realise their full potential on the path of Industry 4.0, knowledge and use of Lean manufacturing for the organisation is necessary, to achieve efficient production and business processes without losses. The goal of this paper is to contribute to a better understanding of the possibilities of digital technologies in the field of information systems in production, as well as to present the concept of digital transformation in SMEs with the support of Lean manufacturing, and all with the support of the learning factory. The paper presents an example of the implementation of digital transformation in a local company through the implementation of information systems as well as Lean manufacturing. Also, the paper describes previous research in the field of digital transformation of SMEs, achieved through the work and developed infrastructure of the learning factory, which gave a broader picture of the current state of enterprises in the environment on the way to digital transformation and Industry 4.0.