Identification and fixing bottlenecks of a food manufacturing system using a simulation approach

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In manufacturing systems, simulation modeling plays an important role in creating some changes instead of working on real systems. Manipulation in a real system is more costly than manipulation in a simulated model. In this research, we tried to use a simulation approach to recognize and minimize bottlenecks of a production line, which will decrease costs and improve productivity. To achieve our objectives, we chose a case and analyzed its production line. By using our case study strategy, we tried to collect our data and adapt a conceptual model of production processes drawing on an operation process chart (OPC). After that, we created a simulation model of the production processes by using the popular Arena simulation software 13.5. By running the Arena model, some bottlenecks were found. Ultimately, we proposed some solutions to obviate bottlenecks and reduce the total costs of production.

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Javadi, S. M., Sadjadi, S. J., & Makui, A. (2023). Identification and fixing bottlenecks of a food manufacturing system using a simulation approach. Scientific Reports, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-39025-5

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