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Characteristic of a manufacturing system model

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Characteristic of a manufacturing system model

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Manufacturing systems can be arbitrarily complex and difficult to understand. Some of the characteristics needed for modeling are listed in table below

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Arena is a  discrete event simulation and automation software which was developed by Systems Modeling and acquired by Rockwell Automation in 2000.

Uses of ARENA

1. Increase throughput

2. Identify process bottlenecks

3. Improve logistics

4. Evaluate potential process changes

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Below some of common applications of simulation in manufacturing

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Example of Simulation Software in Manufacturing (FlexSim)

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Example of Simulation Software in Manufacturing (FlexSim)

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Manufacturing Simulation - FlexSim Simulation Software

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Advantages and Disadvantages Simulation in Manufacturing

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Advantages and Disadvantages Simulation in Manufacturing

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Advantages:

> compress and expand time

> explore possibilities

> identify constraints

> develop understanding

> visualize the plan

> invest wisely

> train the team

Disadvantages:

> model building requires special training

> simulation results may be difficult to
important

> simulation modeling and analysis can be
time consuming and expensive

> simulation may be inappropriately

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Manufacturing simulation is the computer-based modeling of a real production system.

Simulation allows organizations in the manufacturing industry to analyze and experiment with their processes in a virtual setting, reducing the time and cost requirements associated with physical testing.

Inventory, assembly, transportation and production can be assessed within a simulation model, resulting in information that can preserve or improve value at the lowest possible cost.