In this article, we take a closer look at production simulation software, a tool to help you manage the unpredictable nature of manufacturing planning.
The challenge of industrial planning
Nous connaissons les défis auxquels les ingénieurs de production sont confrontés au quotidien. Gérer les situations d’urgence, contrôler la surcharge des stocks et gérer les performances sont quelques-uns de ces défis.
Un autre grand problème est de répondre aux irrégularités régulières dans leurs zones de production. Rassembler des données, faire l’analyse, développer des correctifs et convaincre la direction qu’ils ont tout sous contrôle.
How production simulation software helps you plan better
Les ingénieurs de production disposent de nombreux outils pour gérer la nature imprévisible de la planification de la fabrication. Dans cet article, nous examinons de plus près un logiciel en particulier : le logiciel de simulation de production 3D.
Voici 7 façons dont le logiciel de simulation de fabrication 3D peut vous aider dans la planification de la fabrication :
#1. First test the changes on your production line in the virtual world
Testing and simulating your line's performance in a stress-free virtual world can help you spot problems and improvements before implementing them in the real world.
#2. Fix problems early in the process
Did you have a bottleneck shift further upstream? Simulation can help you identify and visualize problems that are preventing your line from working.
#3. Simulate the production of your existing line and optimize it
Identify small changes that could lead to big performance improvements by testing and simulating process changes.
#4. Test different scenarios
What happens if one of the line workers calls in sick? Or, is a machine undergoing prolonged maintenance? How does each of these scenarios affect production? Simulation allows you to gain better insight into your production and can guide you on how to react to different scenarios.
#5. Test product mix variations
When you decide whether or not to change the range of products produced in your line and want to evaluate the effects this change will have on overall production, simulation can help you. You can test product mix variations and see how it affects performance.
#6. Better predictability
A critical point for manufacturers is just-in-time delivery of their products. 3D production simulation software can give you greater predictability of your line operations and help you plan more realistic delivery schedules.
#7. Communicate your recommendations to management
If you're having trouble communicating what's happening in production or justifying management changes, you can use simulation to support your arguments and help them better understand the ROI and benefits of each decision down the line.
Bien que le logiciel de simulation de production 3D ne puisse pas résoudre tous vos problèmes, il peut vous aider à rendre votre travail un peu plus facile. Découvrez comment utiliser Visual components pour vendre vos recommandations et vos idées à vos collègues et parties prenantes.
