Use of the Dynamic Simulation to Reduce Handling Complexity in the Manufacturing Process

Abstract

Many companies have started using dynamic simulation as full support for their own optimization team to opti- mize business processes. The 3D visualization can facilitate understanding of the links among processes and their connections. It can significantly contribute to its appropriate implementation, which aims at saving costs, simplify- ing processes, introducing new or innovated processes, etc. Application field is not significant for the 3D visualiza- tion. Predictive simulation can be applied in any process, from storage, logistics, handling, through production line optimization to distribution. The submitted paper deals with the optimization of the production process regarding the reduction of handling demands for the company in the automotive industry. Businesses are currently facing an issue of handling complexity, which has a relatively high cost, depending on the amount of unnecessary and chaotic trips within production processes. It is necessary to modify the charging method in any change of produc- tion. This is connected with an increase of non-productive rides. The article introduces the possibility of a variant solution with the possibility to use dynamic simulation as a powerful tool for the process optimization.