Predict & Reduce Traffic Congestion in Plant Premises
Capacity Planning in “Build to Order” Sunglass Manufacturing Industry
February 4, 2023
Warehouse Simulation – Validate Process Flow and Work Processes
February 4, 2023
AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY\Congestion Analysis
Predict & Reduce Traffic Congestion in Plant Premises
Key Points
- Greenfield Facility - Traffic Congestion Prediction
- Number of Docks, Parking Space required per shop,
with preference at the arrival gate - People and Canteen Shuttle schedule integration
Client's Challenge
- To be certain that the new Facility Layout would be able to
cater to heavy truck traffic inside the plant with the shortest lead-time
possible and maximum truck deliveries.
PMI's Approach
- Analysis of Data and Verification of Baseline Model
- Deep Dive study on available parking space in Plant
- Analysis of load/unload time at various shops
- Sensitivity Analysis of the number of shutters at TCF
- Analysis of in-Plant/Canteen shuttle travel time, etc.
Findings & Recommendation
- The study showed current shift pattern can not meet the future demand
- Devised a new shift pattern to meet a future forecast for the next 5 years
- Identified the maximum production limit beyond which capacity expansion is required
