Using computer simulation method to improve throughput of production systems by buffers and workers allocation

• Autorzy: Kłos S. , Trebuna P.

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DOI

10.1515/mper-2015-0037

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This paper proposes the application of computer simulation methods to support decision making regarding intermediate buffer allocations in a series-parallel production line. The simulation model of the production system is based on a real example of a manufacturing company working in the automotive industry. Simulation experiments were conducted for different allocations of buffer capacities and different numbers of employees. The production system consists of three technological operations with intermediate buffers between each operation. The technological operations are carried out using machines and every machine can be operated by one worker. Multi-work in the production system is available (one operator operates several machines). On the basis of the simulation experiments, the relationship between system throughput, buffer allocation and the number of employees is analyzed. Increasing the buffer capacity results in an increase in the average product lifespan. Therefore, in the article a new index is proposed that includes the throughput of the manufacturing system and product life span. Simulation experiments were performed for different configurations of technological operations.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

computer simulation; series-parallel production line; buffer allocation; throughput analysis; life span of products

• Wydawca: Production Engineering Committee of the Polish Academy of Sciences ; Polish Association for Production Management
• Czasopismo: Management and Production Engineering Review
• Rocznik: 2015
• Tom: Vol. 6, No. 4
• Strony: 60--69
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 12 poz., rys., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Kłos S.

• University of Zielona Góra, Institute of Management and Production Engineering, Poland

autor

Trebuna P.

• Technical University of Kosice, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Slovakia

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