TY - GEN
T1 - Simulation-based analysis and productivity improvement of a fully automatic bottle-filling production system
T2 - 2010 International Conference on Computer Modeling and Simulation, ICCMS 2010
AU - Al-Hawari, Tarek
AU - Aqlan, Faisal
AU - Al-Buhaisi, MU'Aweyah
AU - Al-Faqeer, Zaid
PY - 2010/4/27
Y1 - 2010/4/27
N2 - In this paper, a simulation study was carried out to improve the productivity of a fully automatic bottle-filling production system. An in-depth analysis of the system was performed in an attempt to increase its throughput and overall productivity. A simulation model was developed for the current system to ascertain its limitations and problems. The relevant performance measures are analyzed and a set of changes and improvements to the actual system were proposed. Furthermore, an optimization study on the relevant parameters was conducted in order to find the values that lead to increased productivity and throughput. In addition, downtime analysis was performed using statistical techniques to optimize uptime and reduce machine failures. Simple actions were suggested which can lead to considerable increase in efficiency, productivity and profitability of the system.
AB - In this paper, a simulation study was carried out to improve the productivity of a fully automatic bottle-filling production system. An in-depth analysis of the system was performed in an attempt to increase its throughput and overall productivity. A simulation model was developed for the current system to ascertain its limitations and problems. The relevant performance measures are analyzed and a set of changes and improvements to the actual system were proposed. Furthermore, an optimization study on the relevant parameters was conducted in order to find the values that lead to increased productivity and throughput. In addition, downtime analysis was performed using statistical techniques to optimize uptime and reduce machine failures. Simple actions were suggested which can lead to considerable increase in efficiency, productivity and profitability of the system.
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U2 - 10.1109/ICCMS.2010.212
DO - 10.1109/ICCMS.2010.212
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:77951185227
SN - 9780769539416
T3 - ICCMS 2010 - 2010 International Conference on Computer Modeling and Simulation
SP - 195
EP - 199
BT - ICCMS 2010 - 2010 International Conference on Computer Modeling and Simulation
Y2 - 22 January 2010 through 24 January 2010
ER -