So what is the standard set of questions that should be asked before a simulation study is considered? Here is a simple collection:<\/P><\/p>\n
- What are the key points for discussion?<\/LI>
\n - Is a layout available? (Nothing describes the model size and workflow better than a layout drawing.)<\/LI>
\n - What are the dimensions? How many workcenters or machines are involved?<\/LI>
\n - How many workers are involved?<\/LI>
\n - How many transporters are involved?<\/LI>
\n - How many main product types?<\/LI>
\n - How many variants per product in average?<\/LI>
\n - How many parts per unit?<\/LI>
\n - What are the lot sizes?<\/LI>
\n - How is the material transport designed?<\/LI>
\n - Are you using conveyor, EOM systems, cranes, fork lifter, trucks or pallets to move modules between work centers?<\/LI>
\n - What is your CAD system<\/LI>
\n - Is the data available and up to date?<\/LI>
\n - What is the file format?<\/LI>
\n - Do you use SolidEdge or NX which can export nice 3D graphics, or something else?<\/LI>
\n<\/OL>
\nAfter these questions are answered, the real PLM integration story starts.<\/P><\/p>\n
The last five key questions are:<\/P><\/p>\n
What can you tell us about Integration and Interfacing aspects e.g. to Teamcenter, Process Designer, FactoryCAD, TIA Portal and Step7, SAP, Oracle or other ERP and MRP systems?<\/P><\/p>\n
Finally, of course, the discussion should include what can and should be changed? Is it only machines and other resources or the layout and transport system as well?<\/P><\/p>\n
Is a restructuring of the complete production system thinkable like the Toyota or Siemens production system suggests?<\/P><\/p>\n
Could the production sequencing and lot sizing also generate benefits and how can more throughput per time and less work in progress be achieved?<\/P><\/p>\n
If all the above questions can be addressed before the modeling is started, the first step to a successful material flow simulation project is almost done.<\/P><\/p>\n
Are you ready to get started with Siemens PLM? We have all the right questions and all the right manufacturing simulation software solutions<\/A>.If you find this article helpful, please give it a thumbs up or comment below.Thank you. <\/P><\/p>\n
You can contact me at matthias.heinicke@siemens.com.<\/STRONG><\/P><\/p>\n
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