This paper discusses a simulation-based approach to the design of optimally flexible manufacturing systems based on a volume production use case of an automotive supplier. In order to develop our approach, a simulation model of the most representative plant of the supplier was developed. The flexibility of certain manufacturing subsystems of this plant was evaluated within the simulation model using key performance indicators. Different constraints, in the form of alternating demand fluctuations, were subsequently simulated while their influence on the subsystems was measured using the performance indicators. The analysis of the indicator values revealed a mismatch between the flexibility potential of major manufacturing subsystems and their specific requirements for flexibility. On the basis of these findings, measures were suggested to better match the flexibility of certain assembly and transportation systems with their requirements.


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    Title :

    Simulation of an automotive supplier plant towards designing optimally flexible manufacturing systems


    Contributors:
    Weyrich, M. (author) / Schnell, S. (author) / Stratil, P. (author)


    Publication date :

    2011


    Size :

    6 Seiten, 5 Bilder, 32 Quellen


    Remarks:

    (nicht paginiert)



    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Storage medium


    Language :

    English




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