Logistics Simulation and Optimization Design of One Production Line Based on Flexsim

Abstract

At present, with the rapid development of manufacturing industry, the problem in the production process is constantly exposed. This kind of production system is very complicated that it is often the spatial variable, time variable and random variable interdependent dynamic problems. The computer simulation software is the one of the best effective way to find out the problems existing in the production process. This paper takes one product line as example, using Flexsim simulation software in the production line for modeling and simulation. Then the simulation test and simulation analysis is done to find out the bottleneck of the system. Finally proposal is given to solving the bottleneck problem, and Flexsim simulation of new distribution is proved that it could improve the efficiency of the production line.

The Application of Simulation Technology in Distribution Center

“…Through the modeling and simulation for distribution center, the system parameters and configuration can be optimized according to the simulation feedback results, so as to improve the efficiency of the system. There are many logistics simulation tools, such as Flexsim, Witness, and Automod, which are often used to find the bottleneck problem [4], enhance the transport capacity [5], improve the efficiency of workers [6], analyze the efficiency of different picking strategies [7], and optimize the configuration of logistics system [8].…”