this paper discusses the simulation study carried out for proposing one-piece lean line layout with features of lean manufacturing. the lean initiatives that can be addressed are, introducing kanban replenishment sys-tem, better work-in-process, changing the layout, visual management techniques, standardized work for the re-duction of cycle time, number of workers, number of setups. to improve ...

Discrete-event simulation is a powerful tool for solving many problems, especially in manufacturing. Formulating the problem, building the simulation model, running the model, and analyzing the output are the basic steps in a simulation study. Because building a simulation model can be a difficult and time-consuming task, it will be useful if a decision-maker could reuse a simulation model if p...

This paper discusses a new approach that facilitates the use of simulation in supply chain applications, especially for manufacturing-related activities. A neutral information representation methodology, which is based on the eXtensible Markup Language (XML), referred to as the Manufacturing Information Model for Simulation (MIMS), is being developed at NIST to address the needs of information ...

Simulation technology holds tremendous promise for the manufacturing industry. A machine shop data model has been developed at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to represent neutral machine shop data for supporting machine shop manufacturing simulation [1]. This paper discusses the data model and its application in manufacturing simulation. The paper also proposes an app...

In the 30 years since lithography modeling was first introduced, optical lithography simulation has progressed from a curiosity, to a research and development tool, and finally to a manufacturing tool. While much has been published on new developments in lithography simulators and their use in advanced lithography development, less is published on how simulators have been used and are soon to b...

This paper presents a methodology to be employed in the whole process design phase including first and second processing. This methodology consists of a set of steps which are characterised by an independent model. This paper’s objective is to analyse the coherence between the different models and the coherence between the model and the objectives of each step. The final stage is to develop the...

A significant shortcoming of traditional simulation languages is the lack of attention paid to the modeling of control structures, i.e., the humans or systems responsible for manufacturing planning and control, their activities and the mutual tuning of their activities. Mostly they are hard coded and dispersed throughout the model. Consequently, not only realism but also modeling flexibility an...

Agents are autonomous and computational entities that perceive their environment through sensors and act upon their environment through effectors. Application of agents in simulation of manufacturing system helps in modelling the concurrent behaving entities close to the real system. A manufacturing agent should be modelled to impart the required functionality to the manufacturing entity. As ag...

Today, discrete-event simulation (DES) use in the manufacturing industry has become widespread, but far from all companies use this technology.Often simulation is used on a `one-shot' basis only, or as a standalone tool, reflecting a low level of integration. At the same time, a majority of companies do not use simulation at all. It is argued here that these companies lack methodologies for ado...