Optimization of the Production and Logistics Processes Based on Computer Simulation Tools

Abstract

The decision-making process in the stage of technical preparation, during the planning of logistic portfolio and production queries is marked by individual decisions that may be affected by errors causing in extreme cases the fatal consequences. The tools of computer simulation help to eliminate the negative effects of bad decision-making. This article describes the usage of computer simulation in process of optimization of material flow using an appropriate spatial deployment of production facilities. The triangular method was used for the optimization of the spatial deployment. The factors to create the triangular method were obtained from the final report of the simulation of the current production state in the assessed facility. Subsequently a simulation of the proposed optimization variants was conducted. Based on the selected criteria, the most suitable alternative was chosen for the enterprise.