Study of the practical application of production planning method using shipbuilding process simulation

Shipbuilding is one of the most complex production systems in manufacturing industry because incredible variety parts and highly processes. However, plans are currently prepared manually depending on experience expert workers. In this paper, a planning method based shipbuilding process simulation proposed for use actual shipyards, which simultaneously satisfies needs both managers, who require on-time delivery plans, field workers, aim to minimize waiting time improve operating rates. Specifically, authors developed hybrid that combines backward forward front-loading meet deadlines reduce time. case study, was applied sub assembly conveyor line an shipyard demonstrate validity feasibility results.