Production planning and scheduling with material handling using modelling and simulation

Simulation Supports Production Planning and Scheduling

Almost all large, and the majority of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) run MRP / ERP systems. However, many are not satisfied with their system. This paper investigates the reasons for dissatisfaction. It points out some weaknesses of conventional MRP tools and explains how advanced planning and scheduling tools can be used. A number of examples illustrate different ways to use simulat...

Integrated production and material handling scheduling using mathematical programming and constraint programming

In this article, we optimally solve an integrated production and material handling scheduling problem. Traditionally, scheduling problems consider machines as the only constraining resource. This is however no longer true as material handling equipment are becoming more and more valuable resources requiring important investments. Their operations should be optimized and above all synchronized w...

Simultaneous production planning and scheduling in a hybrid flow shop with time periods and work shifts

Simultaneous production planning and scheduling has been identified as one of the most important factors that affect the efficient implementation of planning and scheduling operations for the production systems. In this paper, simultaneous production planning and scheduling is applied in a hybrid flow shop environment, which has numerous applications in real industrial settings. In this problem...

A Simulation Application Framework for Production Planning and Scheduling

This paper presents a general framework for the application of simulation during the different phases of decision making in production control. Each phase of decision-making requires a different simulation model with different goals and characteristics. The modeler should be aware of these characteristics in order to take full advantage of the use of simulation. The paper shows the decision-mak...

Modelling of material handling operations using controlled traffic