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In the era of Industry 4.0, most enterprises strive for optimising production. While eliminating waste and implementing lean manufacturing tools, Just-in-Time concept or Kanban system in the manufacturing processes, it is worth considering the aspect of internal transport within the plant. This paper presents the possibilities of transport optimisation by using intralogistic solutions. Implementing the Milk Run concept, combined with the means of transport used for handling of various raw materials and product components, may be a step towards cost optimisation. This publication describes the possibility of using a logistic train and the benefits of its implementation in comparison to the most common means of internal transport within the manufacturing plant - forklift truck.

Keywords: Milk Run, intralogistics, Just-in-Time, lean, transport, management

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