Layout and process optimisation: using computer-aided design (CAD) and simulation through an integrated systems design tool

Dias, Luís M. S.; Pereira, Guilherme; Vik, Pavel; Oliveira, José A.

doi:10.1504/ijspm.2014.061437

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“…Vik et al [14], [15] used Simio to simulate the logistics operations of a generic cement plant. The authors aimed to evaluate the proper layout of a factory and allowed users to automatically build the intended Simulation models, in order for the solution to be applicable to different cement plants.…”

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Using simulation to model the Logistic operations of a company of the cement industry

Vieira¹,

Veloso²,

Dias³

et al. 2019

FME Transactions

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This paper presents a discrete-event simulation model to study the logistics operations involved in a plant of the cement industry, aligned with a real project developed in partnership between Cachapuz (a company that provides international weighing solutions) and the University of Minho. The purpose of this work consists in using simulation to model several activities, involving weighing, loading and unloading of raw materials, regardless of the type of industry, e.g. cement, tomato, cereals. Thus, this paper documents the work conducted to apply the developed simulation model in a case study of the cement industry. After validating the model, a set of simulation experiments were conducted, which allowed to estimate the maximum capacity of the plant and the impact in the performance of the plant, of the arrival of a cargo vessel. In this regard, it was found that in the case study in question, it is not possible to unload all the cargo from the vessel in a working day-around 3 working days would be required. Further conclusions and future work are discussed in the last section.

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Section: Related Workmentioning

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Using simulation to model the Logistic operations of a company of the cement industry

Vieira¹,

Veloso²,

Dias³

et al. 2019

FME Transactions

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“…There are several scientific papers in literature focusing on facilities planning simulation [31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38]. The applications could be deal with the creation of a new factory or the improvement of an existing one.…”

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Layout and Material Flow Optimization in Digital Factory

Centobelli¹,

Cerchione²,

Murino³

2016

Int. j. simul. model.

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The ability to realize customized products, in particular for engineering-to-order companies, is a key factor in order to be competitive in modern market without incurring any additional cost and respecting customer lead time. In this ever-changing environment the layout optimization is a fundamental issue requirement, hence the development of a virtual layout, according to the Digital Factory concepts, can be very useful to identify and to solve potential problems during the planning phase, before realize it. The main aim of this paper is represented by the proposal of a layout reconfiguration and a technological solution for the parts feeding system of the industrial plant analysed in order to reduce the production lead times.In the first phase, an overview of the Digital Factory applications is provided. In the second phase, after data analysis in an Italian manufacturing company, a simulation model has been designed and tested using Simio simulation software. Simulations results concerning production and queue times obtained from different orders have been compared with actual configuration data.Research results indicate that the surveyed company has had an improvement in terms of reduction of waiting times and increase of customers satisfaction due to total production lead time reduction.

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“…The more efficiently the materials can be produced and converted to the desired products, which operate at the required quality, the more improved the productivity of the factories will be; as a result, the living standard of the employees also will improve. Several scientific papers [12][13][14][15][16][17][18] focus on layout design and optimisation of material flow. Each of these publications describe case studies that deal with the optimisation of production systems based on the interpretation of material flow in small and medium-sized factories.…”

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Concept of Long-Term Sustainable Intralogistics in Plastic Recycling Factory

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This paper focuses on the sustainability of material flow and intralogistics in factories, two of the primary keys to productivity. In the past ten years, there has been significant interest in the sustainability of intralogistics to increase productivity. The aim of this article is to investigate the consequences of combining two factories into one, followed by the design of new material flows and intralogistics from a long-term perspective and with respect to sustainability. Therefore, this paper outlines sustainability variants of new material flow solutions in factories. Our methods and approaches were chosen because they represent one of the most rapid ways to rationalise material flows and intralogistics in factories to sustain this concept. In comparison with other projects that eliminate problems in the short term, we have focused on the overall long-term and sustainable concept of intralogistics and material flows over the next 10 to 15 years. Our approach has the potential to increase productivity intralogistics and its long-term sustainability. The proposed variants were verified and evaluated using visTable®touch software (v.2.7, plavis GmbH, Chemnitz, Germany). On the basis of these results, the rational variant of material flows was chosen for the factory. This variant has the highest overall improvement of 25%, even after the implementation of factory two into factory one.

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Layout and process optimisation: using computer-aided design (CAD) and simulation through an integrated systems design tool

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Using simulation to model the Logistic operations of a company of the cement industry

Using simulation to model the Logistic operations of a company of the cement industry

Layout and Material Flow Optimization in Digital Factory

Concept of Long-Term Sustainable Intralogistics in Plastic Recycling Factory

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