Simulation of Production Setup Changes in an SME

Hvolby, Hans‐Henrik; Svensson, Carsten; Steger-Jensen, Kenn

doi:10.1016/j.protcy.2012.09.071

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“…In comparison to larger organisations, DES is not widely adopted by the SME sector and thus limits these companies in accessing the significant benefits that are accruing to their larger counterparts (O'Kane et al, 2007). Although, it can be generally observed that SMEs tend to hesitate in adopting DES technology due to perceived costs on time, resources and complexity, Hvolby et al (2012) have noted based on the study of a single simplified case that it is possible that (very simple) simulation models can be more accessible than what most SMEs expect. In an articulation of the value of DES for SMEs, Hvolby et al (2012) describe the companies perception of DES as a significant breakthrough following the completion of a simplified DES study, as it enabled the company to observe the actual status of production alongside changing planning principles and requirements.…”

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“…Although, it can be generally observed that SMEs tend to hesitate in adopting DES technology due to perceived costs on time, resources and complexity, Hvolby et al (2012) have noted based on the study of a single simplified case that it is possible that (very simple) simulation models can be more accessible than what most SMEs expect. In an articulation of the value of DES for SMEs, Hvolby et al (2012) describe the companies perception of DES as a significant breakthrough following the completion of a simplified DES study, as it enabled the company to observe the actual status of production alongside changing planning principles and requirements. Similarly, both Ahmed and Latif (2010) and Jarkko et al (2013) found that after modelling product returns in two SMEs in the consumer electronics market and the production process of a Swedish SME respectively, the organisations involved in both cases reported enhanced ability to operate their respective systems at an improved operational level.…”

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“…While the emphasis in research and implementation of DES studies in the past has mostly been focused on such large organisations, there are some reported cases where DES has been applied to SMEs (Ahmed and Latif, 2010;Byrne and Heavey, 2004;Geraghty and Heavey, 1999;Hvolby et al, 2012;Jain and Leong, 2005;Jarkko et al, 2013;Liotta, 2012;Mahfouz et al, 2011;Mosca et al, 2005;Nisula and Pekkola, 2012;O'Kane, 2003;Swarnkar and Harding, 2009). Studies of SME simulation have been sporadic and mostly explored on a one off, case-by-case basis (Hvolby et al, 2012;Jarkko et al, 2013;Mahfouz et al, 2011) which is in line with reported expectation, as investigating simulation within the SME context presents a number of additional challenges (Liotta, 2012;O'Kane, 2003). Examples of such additional challenges relate to the complex process of simulation in comparison to the scale of the organisation, availability and format of data for simulation modelling, time and resources required to execute the model, lack of awareness, cost and experience factors and the under-estimation of the advantages that can be gained through the use of DES tools (Law and Kelton, 1991;Liotta, 2012;O'Kane et al, 2007).…”

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Analysis of SME data readiness: a simulation perspective

Ivers

Byrne

2016

Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the data profile of manufacturing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with specific emphasis on understanding the data readiness of SMEs for discrete event simulation (DES) modelling. Design/methodology/approach – Research was conducted through a review of literature and a survey research strategy of manufacturing SMEs. Findings – This paper illustrates the data profile of manufacturing SMEs. Insight is provided on the types of data collected by SMEs, the collection methods used and how these data are stored by the SMEs. Additionally size and age effects are considered. Based on this data profile, conclusions are made regarding an indication of data readiness of manufacturing SMEs for DES modelling. Research limitations/implications – This research is focused specifically on manufacturing SMEs in Ireland, other countries and sectors are not investigated. Practical implications – This paper provides owner-managers and senior management insight into the data profile of manufacturing SMEs and their potential for utilisation of DES for performance improvement and decision support. Originality/value – This paper addresses the gaps that exist in the knowledge of the data profile of manufacturing SMEs and consequently the status of this profile with regard to the readiness of SMEs for DES modelling.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Analysis of SME data readiness: a simulation perspective

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Byrne

2016

Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development

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“…SMEs often hesitate to apply simulation technologies because they see these processes as timeconsuming and complex [16]. However, for Hvolby et al [16], this is true if the goal is perfection, but SMEs do not typically require a high degree of detail. It is, therefore, possible that very simple models could be applied to improve resource use.…”

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Facilitated Discrete Event Simulation for Industrial Processes: a Critical Analysis

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Leal²,

Pereira³

et al. 2022

Int. j. simul. model.

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Discrete Event Simulation (DES) is one of the most important simulation techniques in decision-making in several areas. Some authors state that small and large companies can benefit significantly through the utilisation of DES. Literature shows that most DES studies carried out are at large companies. Studies carried out at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been mostly explored on a one-off, caseby-case basis, given the characteristics and limitations of smaller companies. In order to expand DES studies in a wide range of companies, this article seeks to consider the SME characteristics and limitations prevent them from broadly adopting traditional ("hard") DES. Then an alternative application of DES in "soft" mode was proposed. A review of facilitated DES frameworks was carried out. The frameworks were critically analysed in this review in relation to their adequacy to specific SME requirements and similar contexts. Finally, some issues and characteristics of these frameworks are presented that make directly applying in these contexts difficult. Furthermore, some suggestions are proposed for developing future facilitated DES frameworks.

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Mass Customization in SMEs: Literature Review and Research Directions

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Ditlev

Nielsen

2016

Managing Complexity

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Twenty years ago mass customization was acknowledged as the "New Frontier in Business Competition." The fi rst MCPC conference was hosted by Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 2001. Since then the MCPC conference has grown to become the primary conference for presenting and discussing current issues and recent developments within the fi elds of mass customization, personalization, and customer co-creation. The 2015 MCPC conference, the eighth in the series, for which the contributions are presented in this book, was hosted by the School of Management at the University du Québec in Montréal, Canada. For this edition, the emphasis was placed on "managing complexity."Research on management in general, and on mass customization more specifically, has evolved tremendously over the last few years. Often more focused on the link between theory and practice, it has allowed researchers and practitioners to present new viable business models. Yet, relying on the most recent technological advances, these new business models often increase the level of complexity in management. The creation of added value and market differentiation are a direct result of one's ability to manage this complexity. Hence, since operational excellence is strongly correlated to the ability to simplify complex entities, good managers must have an intuitive feel for this characteristic, understand it, and work hard to reduce it where possible. Unfortunately, the literature more often obscures the subject more than it reveals it.The MCPC 2015 was a multitrack conference featuring a combination of high profi le keynotes with expert talks, panel discussions, paper sessions, workshops, receptions, and much more. While it was devoted to sharing and discussing the latest research in the fi eld, MCPC 2015 strongly emphasized real-life applications. The MCPC conference is truly unique among conferences in that, since its beginning, it has attracted an equal share of practitioners and academics/researchers. This year, more than 200 academics, entrepreneurs, and management experts presented the most recent developments in mass customization and co-creation. A total of 60 conferences (academic, projects, case studies, etc.) were offered to the participants.Recognized for the quality of its practice-oriented education, the excellence of its applied research, and its international presence, the School of Management (ESG

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Simulation of Production Setup Changes in an SME

Cited by 5 publications

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Analysis of SME data readiness: a simulation perspective

Analysis of SME data readiness: a simulation perspective

Facilitated Discrete Event Simulation for Industrial Processes: a Critical Analysis

Mass Customization in SMEs: Literature Review and Research Directions

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