VCS: value chains simulator, a tool for value analysis of manufacturing enterprise processes (a value-based decision support tool)

Abstract

Abstract:Manufacturing enterprises are facing a competitive challenge. This paper proposes the use of a value chain based approach to support the modelling and simulation of manufacturing enterprise processes. The aim is to help experts to make relevant decisions on product design and/or product manufacturing process planning. This decision tool is based on the value chain modelling, by considering the product requirements. In order to evaluate several performance indicators, a simulation of various potential value chains adapted to market demand was conducted through a Value Chains Simulator (VCS). A discrete event simulator is used to perform the simulation of these scenarios and to evaluate the value as a global performance criterion (balancing cost, quality, delivery time, services, etc.). An Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) module supports the analysis process. The value chain model is based on activities and uses the concepts of resource consumption, while integrating the benefiting entities view point. A case study in the microelectronic field is carried out to corroborate the validity of the proposed VCS.

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“…Indeed, traditionally, value includes different factors such as cost, quality, delay, and enables value chain evaluation and optimization to be carried out (Kaplinsky 2004;Mauchand et al 2010). This notion of value is easily extended to environmental aspects.…”

“…Performance and value indicators, presented in Fig. 4, come from a reflection on the benefits of product manufacture for each benefiting entity (Mauchand et al 2010). …”

“…Mauchand proposes a product-process data model focusing on value chain modeling and evaluation (Mauchand et al 2010) (Fig. 5).…”

“…6. Using this method, Mauchand proposes a Value Chain Simulator (VCS) that can compare solutions (Mauchand et al 2010). Depending on the weights applied related to the benefiting entity interest, the solution will balance high technical performances oriented possibilities, low cost (or adapted market) solutions and environmentally friendly proposals.…”

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“…There exists no formal performance measurement system, to our knowledge, that could measure the performance at product and process design phases. More recently, Bosch-Mauchand et al (2010) have proposed valuebased performance evaluation for the product industrialization phase.…”