FMS simulation: Some experience and recommendations

doi:10.1016/S0928-4869(97)00019-0

Simulation Practice and Theory

Volume 6, Issue 5, 15 July 1998, Pages 423-442

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Abstract

The paper presents some experience and recommendations for effective simulation application gained from many projects of manufacturing, assembly and logistic systems. The improvement possibilities in a flexible manufacturing system are demonstrated. Seven improvement measures are evaluated using simulation and a Taguchi plan of experiments. Finally, the influence of various control strategies (MRP, Load Oriented Control, Drum Buffer Rope, Kanban) on the manufacturing system parameters is presented.

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