Tactical manufacturing capacity planning based on discrete event simulation and throughput accounting: A case study of medium sized production enterprise

The article presents the application of original methodology to support tactical capacity planning in a medium-sized manufacturing company. Its essence is medium-term decisions regarding development production system through economic assessment potential change scenarios. It has been assumed that developed should be adapted small and enterprises (SMEs). Due their flexibility, they usually have limited time for decision-making, due financial resources, rely on internal competencies. proposed approach does not require mastery mathematical modelling but allows streamlining decisions. uses reasoning throughput accounting (TA) supported by data obtained based discrete event simulation (DES). Using these related tools design analysis scenarios, make it possible SME managers rational decision system. Case studies conducted roof window company showed methodology. example presented includes seven scenarios analyzed computer simulations software Tecnomatix Plant Simulation. implementation under real conditions shown decision-making process over scale with resources available SMEs this type decision.