PMI's Approach

The study was organized in a 6-stage process:

• Data Verification and Static analysis
• Conceptualization
• Model Building and verification.
• Testing Scenario’s
• Results and Conclusion

Data Verification and Static analysis – Check data provided by client, analyse information and theoretically estimate the possible utilization and output from the system.

Conceptualization – Understand all parameters, rules and possible changes in the manufacturing system. Come up with a flexible model building method to quickly accommodate possible changes.

Model Building and Verification – Using Simulation software, build and check behaviour of model against static analysis.

Testing Scenario’s – Tweak parameters and analyse the model to bring value to current facility.

Results and Conclusion – Throughput target is achieved. Optimization of skid, trolley and MHE counts. Tabulate all scenario’s tested for client reference. 

Involvement of Associates –

• PMI – 1 Project Manager, 1 Engineer.
• Client – 2 Project coordinators.

Static Analysis

• Analyze batch building of subassemblies based on required model mix and setup batches that can meet the target throughput.
• Machines Utilization factoring in changeovers and downtimes