Reduction of batch sizes and inventories, just-in-time concepts and better service levels require a more sophisticated logistics approach.

This implies improved production planning, warehousing, organization and in-house- transport. Computer based simulation tools support you to chose the best alternative by visualization of planned flows and interactions.

First, targets are identified followed by definition of the current process, including key data. The current process model will the then be integrated into the plant layout,  including all value-add steps, equipment, transport cycles, buffers, warehouses etc. The simulation will then be run with actual production schedules.

This simulation not only generates key process indicators, but also provides a realistic animation of equipment, transport, inventory and products.

Next, alternative process concepts are defined, modelled, tested, optimized and re-tested with actual or future production schedules.

Planned new equipment or relocation will be simulated in the same way.

Depending on the application, we work with software tools like eM Plant, Automod, Dynamic Enterprise or others.

Since production is our main field, we use a very practical approach for data collection, target definition, modelling and testing of alternative concepts.

We offer:

Survey of current processes and equipment, modelling, development of alternative concepts, simulation and assessment, implementation support.

Customer Benefit

• Identification of opportunities for improvement
• Cost improvement estimates
• High confidence level concerning investment decisions
• Evaluation of alternatives
• Identification of leverages