Type
Discrete event
Agent-based
Hybrid
Application area
Production planning optimization and scheduling
Process improvement, bottleneck analysis
Six Sigma process improvement
Resource allocation: staff and equipment
Facility design and manufacturing capacity planning
Production line balancing
Inventory planning (WIP and raw materials)
Transportation planning and optimization
Supply chain design
Logistics network optimization
Warehouse operation setup and optimization
Strategic and tactical logistics plan definition, feasibility and cost evaluation
Risk management in transportation logistics
Floor space requirements and layout
Loading and unloading station requirements
Freight traffic flows
Staff level requirements
Warehouse operational expenses
Operational timetables
Performance metrics such as execution time, resource utilization rates, inventory levels
Operations planning, maintenance scheduling, routing and positioning
3D plant simulation
Resource modeling (3D and kinematics)
Assess the impact of manufacturing investment
Software support
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