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A parametric approach to logistic control within manufacturing simulation

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  • Richard Farr
  • James Tannock
  • Torgny Almgren

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Effective logistic control can be a major factor in determining the competitiveness of a manufacturing operation. Successful strategies can increase productivity without requiring additional investment in personnel or machines, by targeting sources of waste such as when workpieces wait for production resources, and vice-versa. Simulation offers a way to investigate the performance of a manufacturing system under a variety of logistic control strategies, but the construction of factory models at the necessary level of detail is a time-consuming process that requires specialist skills. Using conventional simulation practices, the evaluation of each new logistic control strategy must be preceded by major modifications to a model. The authors describe a parametric approach to the representation of logistic concepts, reducing development effort by allowing a single model to be operated under a wide range of control methods. A case study is presented, detailing research undertaken at an aerospace manufacturing facility with the aim of reducing tied-up capital while maintaining or improving upon the proportion of on-time deliveries.

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  • Richard Farr & James Tannock & Torgny Almgren, 2010. "A parametric approach to logistic control within manufacturing simulation," International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 5(3), pages 313-326.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijisen:v:5:y:2010:i:3:p:313-326
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