Strategic questions in the planning process

When planning your production processes numerous questions arise:

• What effect do ramp-up/ramp-down phases have on the workloads of my employees?
• How can investment costs be kept to a minimum?
• Which planning alternative is the best? 
• How can synchronization be implemented in the supply chain? 
• Which shift model works best? 
• When do I need an additional machine in a production start-up? 
• Are my buffers the right size? 
• Which measure will generate the biggest improvement in my value stream?

Answers thanks to quick and simple dynamic simulation

You can get answers to these questions by dynamically simulating your production processes. You don’t have to be an expert for this. In the IMValidation module, you set conditions and initial parameters for various scenarios depending on your question. Basic parameters are: delivery plans, manufacturing and supply process, production system logics, shift plans, machine times, set-up times, availabilities, frequencies of breakdowns etc. The simulation model is created and validated on the basis of this information and the data from the IMDesigner foundation module.

Validated planning results through dynamic simulation

Thanks to dynamic simulations you can analyze, test and improve manufacturing processes and production systems ahead of time before actually starting production. You can test the efficiency of operational strategies and compare different planning alternatives. The virtually validated planning results allow you to make informed and economically sound investment decisions.

New insights thanks to dynamic simulation of value streams

With the IMDesigner module you can create CURRENT STATE and FUTURE STATE value streams. You can then validate these value streams using dynamic simulations. Dynamic observation generates new key performance indicators which you can analyze and evaluate using the IMAnalyzer module. This makes it easier to detect wastages and you can measure the efficiency of actions taken.

Help from iFAKT for very complex projects

For very complex and sophisticated simulation projects, our experts at iFAKT are there to help. We draw up special evaluations or special adjustments to the material flow models for you, which you can then use independently.

Next steps:

• Learn more about the functions of the IMValidation simulation module.
• Discover how you can optimize your logistics processes. 
• You’d like to see a live simulation? Register for a free demo account.

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