Logistics can be seen as a key competitive factor in the automotive industry due to the rising number of model variants and options. With the increasing importance of logistics (Gunasekaran et al. in Int J Prod Econ 87(3):333-347, 2004), the evaluation of logistics effectiveness and efficiency...

Inventory management is essential for satisfying customer demands and reducing logistics costs. Extensive material portfolios, balancing inventory costs versus customer service levels as well as fluctuating demand are factors that influence inventory levels. Inventory management is often...

• The road capability of the tool has been proved in cooperation withBühler and their customers• Currently there is no better way to evaluate different planning versions• A large number of statistic data can be gathered (detailed informationabout capacity utilisation, distribution of...

In this paper we discuss the approach of using simulation for the planning process of flour silo installations. After a brief introduction in the topic the usual performed planning process is presented. Advantages of using simulation as support tool, the requirements for the acceptance and the...

Product data management (PDM) systems are well established in the mechanical engineeringindustry. Here, they form the standard solution for the central storage of alldata concerning a product and the processes involved in its fabrication. Especially theconsistent management of CAD models...

Rough planning of multi-level order-picking systems is a very diffivult job because you have to consider a great number of versions. The planner has to decide on the basis of his experience, which systems will perform services best. In the early stage of development he cannot supply evidence...