Process Modeling, Simulation and Optimization for Process Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing Simulation

What is manufacturing simulation?

Manufacturing simulation is the computer-based modeling of a real production system. Simulation allows organizations in the manufacturing industry to analyze and experiment with their processes in a virtual setting, reducing the time and cost requirements associated with physical testing. Inventory, assembly, transportation and production can be assessed within a simulation model, resulting in information that can preserve or improve value at the lowest possible cost.
Why simulate manufacturing?
The need for efficiency in the manufacturing industry has never been greater, with material, transportation and labor costs continuing to rise each year. Successful companies need to ensure that the costs associated with time, equipment and investments are being considered and optimized. At its core, manufacturing simulation is an inexpensive, risk-free way to test anything from simple revisions to complete redesigns, always with the purpose of meeting production goals at the lowest possible cost. Simulation also provides a means to test and implement principles of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma. And unlike spreadsheet-based analysis and forecasting, manufacturing simulation offers a quick and efficient means to adjust parameters and re-simulate,saving valuable time and hastening results.

What is manufacturing simulation?

Manufacturing process simulation software uses animated, interactive models to replicate the operation of an existing or proposed production system. Simulation enables organizations to analyze manufacturing system efficiency and safely test process changes to improve throughput and profitability.

Using a drag and drop interface, you can quickly build a virtual representation of a manufacturing system, similar to drawing a flowchat. The simulation can then be used to highlight problems, experiment with process changes and run a range of ‘what-if’ scenarios. This allows you to find solutions that will deliver the best results for your business, without risk to current production output or capital investment.

Simulation is also more accurate and flexible than traditional manufacturing process modeling methods, like spreadsheets, as it incorporates the random events and variability that can impact day-to-day factory flow and throughput, such as equipment downtime or staff absence.

Facing increasingly complex production systems, as well as technological, economic and competitive challenges, over half the world’s top manufacturers rely on SIMUL8 simulation software to build stronger business cases and make confident, evidence-based decisions about their capabilities.

Flexsim

What is FlexSim?
FlexSim is powerful yet easy-to-use software for simulation. A comprehensive and innovative simulation engine is hidden behind drag and drop controls, drop-down lists and many other intuitive features that make it accessible for anyone to experiment with a model. All simulation models are created to scale and are presented using 3D visuals, so it becomes easy to view and recognize bottlenecks in the production line or other deficiencies within the system. FlexSim also gives decision makers the tools to confirm their observations, with impressive statistical reporting and analysis built right into the software.

Why simulate with FlexSim?
Answer important questions – Manufacturing simulation with FlexSim can answer important questions that manufacturing executives face every day. Just a few examples:

Would additional equipment in the manufacturing plant increase throughput or create an unforeseen bottleneck?
Would adding another process still allow the facility to meet production goals?
Can we identify and minimize the causes of defects?
Full 3D simulation – Take a leap out of the outdated, flat simulation environment and into something better. FlexSim brings a better visual experience to the world of simulation models, providing rich 3D objects to make your simulation look more realistic. 3D simulation modeling brings the model to life, and aids in communication and discourse for staff members at all levels.

Easy to use, yet powerful – FlexSim presents user-friendly tools like drop-down menus and drag and drop functionality that allow beginners to build and test models in just minutes, with no background in computer coding. And with a bit of practice in FlexSim’s intuitive Logic Builder, or by using some basic commands, users can get the most out of this extensible and powerful simulation engine.
https://www.flexsim.com/manufacturing-simulation/

Simul8

Why do manufacturers use SIMUL8?

Our simulation software combines ease of use with powerful features to help manufacturers to make rapid, profitable process improvement decisions.

Who uses SIMUL8?
Over half of the world's top 100 manufacturing organizations already use SIMUL8 to improve their processes including Toyota, Samsung Electronics, Ford, The Coca-Cola Company, ArcelorMittal, GlaxoSmithKline and Airbus.
https://www.simul8.com/manufacturing/

Anylogic

Decisions regarding manufacturing development, optimization, or reorganization are driven by many factors and are often costly, with the benefits hard to justify before implementation.

Traditionally, decisions are made based upon intuition and experience, sometimes with the support of spreadsheet tools. These approaches can be risky and are unnecessary in decision making today.

Simulation is a powerful technique for analyzing manufacturing systems, evaluating the impact of system changes, and for making informed decisions.

Specific processes and strategies, such as JIT or Lean, can be modeled and simulated in manufacturing simulation software. This enables effective analysis, and provides an efficient way to experiment and reduce the costs of testing in the real world.

Process simulation software, AnyLogic gives you the power to get the most from your manufacturing.

Using process simulation software is key to the detailed analysis and effective operation of your organization.
https://www.anylogic.com/manufacturing/

Arena

Manufacturing Simulation Software
Arena simulation software enables manufacturing organizations to increase throughput, identify process bottlenecks, improve logistics and evaluate potential process changes.  With Arena you can model and analyze process flow, packaging systems, job routing, inventory control, warehousing, distribution and staffing requirements.

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https://www.arenasimulation.com/industry-solutions/industry/manufacturing-simulation-software

ProcessModel

ProcessModel Manufacturing Simulation Software
We are the leader in Process Manufacturing Simulation

World’s leading manufacturing organizations use ProcessModel manufacturing simulation software to analyze different scenarios, test them and implement process changes that eliminate bottlenecks and waste, optimize resources and increase throughput to meet demand.

https://www.processmodel.com/manufacturing/