Facility Design using simulation software
There are many aspects of Facility Design including Plant Layout, Cell design, Material Handling, Warehousing and Distribution.
With ProModel you can:
- Import CAD layouts to add a dynamic simulation of the movement of people and parts
- Simulation models can also be used to improve and optimise Manufacturing Cell Design
- Watch your model run with realistic animation and real-time statistics
- Analyse the performance of the facility and identify improvements in the 3D results viewer
- Plot how queues, leadtimes and other KPIs change over time
- Demonstrate how the facility runs in 3D with Virtual Reality Fly-through functionality
ProModel is used by companies who are planning major layout changes to their factory, or warehouse. They may be extending existing facilities or even consolidating two or more operations into one. Inevitably issues of material flows, logistics and location of machines will affect the successful operation of the new facility.
ProModel simulation enables companies to evaluate alternative methods BEFORE implementing for real.
Today, most companies can’t afford the risk of “getting it wrong”, let alone the cost. That’s why simulation is common sense. It takes the risk out of major decisions and reduces the uncertainty of change. For example:
Industrial Engineers use simulation to design new layouts, design cells, or change the production process.
Logistics managers use simulation to help in determining the specification of equipment such as conveyors, sortation systems, racking, etc. before committing to purchase.
Material handling suppliers use ProModel as a sales aid to support proposals to clients. By simulating various options, both supplier and client can evaluate alternatives and both will then have confidence that the agreed solution will work.
