Hyundai Mobis - Shipping PDA

Hyundai Mobis, a global leader in the automotive parts industry, is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of production and product quality. Central to this mission is a sophisticated network of systems that oversee all aspects of manufacturing, from production support to quality control. As the company evolves, so too must its technological infrastructure, necessitating periodic upgrades to stay ahead of the curve.

Project Overview

From February 2024 to May 2024, our main development efforts focused on migrating the PDA Shipping app from its outdated Windows Phone platform to modern Zebra industrial focused devices running Android OS. The goal was to enhance security, speed up app interactions, improve UI readability in darker environments, and add new functionalities as per evolving customer needs. Post-development, we have continued to provide support and address change requests as part of an ongoing project.

Challenges and Solutions

Despite .NET MAUI being a relatively new technology at the time, our team embraced the challenge. We navigated the limited community support and worked through various custom solutions to deliver a robust application tailored for Android devices. Enhancing security, optimizing deployment time, and maintaining tight cooperation with the Mobis IT department were critical challenges we successfully overcame. This experience not only showcased our technical prowess but also our commitment to innovative problem-solving.

Results and Impact

The newly developed application now plays a crucial role in monitoring, receiving, and dispatching materials and automotive parts. Featuring an API that communicates with the MES system, SQL Server for data management, and an Android app for barcode scanning, the tool ensures precise logistical management. An integrated alarm system alerts operators to any immediate issues, further enhancing operational efficiency.

Deployed just two weeks after development, the application has been rapidly adopted, underscoring its importance within the material management department at Mobis Mosnov. The new app offers faster interactions, enhanced security, better UI readability in dark environments, and longer support. Our efforts have paved the way for easier maintenance and future feature enhancements, cementing our ongoing collaboration with the Mobis IT team to continually add value to the factory and its users.