🎯 The Challenge
Industry 4.0 demands that rigid, standardized manufacturing processes become self-organizing and decentralized. This paradigm shift creates new challenges in production planning, control, and real-time decision-making. Traditional manufacturing systems weren’t designed for this level of flexibility and autonomy.
💡 The Solution
LAB 4.0 translates behavioral models from manufacturing research into a microservices-based platform that orchestrates complex supply chain workflows automatically. The system implements four distinct order fulfillment scenarios – from simple warehouse fulfillment to multi-tier production planning – demonstrating how BPM methodology conquers Industry 4.0 challenges.
This isn’t a proof-of-concept – it’s production-ready software built with the same rigor I apply in professional environment
🚀 What Makes This Different
✅ Scalable Architecture – Microservices design allows independent scaling
✅ Developer Experience – Comprehensive documentation, design system, and standardized patterns
✅ DevOps Ready – One-command Docker deployment, health checks, centralized logging
✅ Security First – JWT-based authentication, environment-based configuration
✅ Business Logic Integrity – Complex state machines manage order workflows across services
🔧 Technical Highlights
Tech Stack:
Spring Boot 3.4.12 | React 18 | Spring Cloud Gateway | Docker | Nginx | JWT Auth | H2/PostgreSQL
Architecture:
- 8 independent Spring Boot microservices (Java 21)
- React 18 frontend with custom design system (368+ design tokens)
- Spring Cloud Gateway for intelligent routing
- Docker-based deployment with nginx reverse proxy
- JWT authentication with role-based access control.
Key Features
- Real-time Production Control – End-to-end order lifecycle management
- 9 Role Types – From warehouse operators to production planners, each with tailored workflows
- Live Inventory Tracking – Automatic stock updates across 9 workstations
- Intelligent Order Routing – Business logic determines fulfillment paths based on stock levels and lot sizes
- Service Isolation – Each microservice maintains independent databases with RESTful communication
