Simulation models for the management of materials flow in manufacturing systems: a case study
by Felix T.S. Chan, Nelson K.H. Tang
International Journal of Materials and Product Technology (IJMPT), Vol. 9, No. 4/5/6, 1994

Abstract: The aim of this paper is to discuss the potential for simulation models to become part of decision support tools for manufacturing decision makers, rather than just a tool for simulation experts. Simulation also has a part to play in data- and knowledge-based manufacturing control systems. To demonstrate how such a simulation-based materials flow control system might be developed, a case study of a painted automotive mirror production system is given. It should be noted that at present no work has been conducted to create such a decision support system (beyond the simulation itself), this paper shall simply explore the possibilities of developing such a system.

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