Using Discrete-Event Simulation Systems as Support for Production Planning

Abstract:

In the days of fierce competition, rapid changes and new technologies, production, and above all, production planning and control cannot be implemented in isolation to changes in the market. The ability to quickly adjust to changes, being flexible is now essential for high tech companies. One of the key area of production management, that must continuously evolve by searching for new methods and tools for increasing the efficiency of decision-making process is the area of production planning and control. In solving the problems associated with production planning are increasingly used advanced simulation programs. They support the planners, especially in situations related to changes in the assortment, or the introduction of new products into the market. A practical example of using the simulation program for production planning is presented in the paper. It is shown that an advanced simulation program can be an effective tool used in decision making area. The construction of the model, and performed experiments are crucial for enterprises where among other things punctuality and flexibility are the most important elements. A short time for the results of the simulation allows for quick response and, if necessary, make changes to the model by planners to achieve the best results with the given parameters associated with the required to complete the production orders.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 809-810)
• Pages: 1456-1461
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.809-810.1456
• Online since: November 2015
• Authors: Damian Krenczyk, Malgorzata Olender*
• Keywords: Control, Decision Support Systems, Discrete-Event Simulation, Modeling, Production Planning

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