Two often-conflicting priorities that system integrators face in responding to proposals are speed and accuracy. How do you get both? By using production line simulation software.
Establishing 2D layout plans: a source of error
Our many discussions with system integrators have shown us that one of their most repetitive, error-prone, and time-consuming tasks is preparing 2D drawings of their proposed layouts . This chore only becomes more prone to errors as they are repeated through design and implementation revisions.
- Have you updated the length of the gantry track?
- Did you get a wider conveyor that fits the new packaging machine the customer requested?
Your current tools are not real production line simulation software
Exceed trust in your experience and spreadsheets for production line design
Another area where we've found system integrators often make mistakes is in production performance quoting . The main reason: pride. Sizing equipment based solely on experience may have worked before technology changed manufacturing, but it doesn't work today .
When you're preparing a high-stakes proposal for a large project, you can't rely on experience alone to back up your proposed solution. You also can't use back-of-the-envelope calculations, or even your expert Microsoft Excel . You must have confidence in your solution to convince your client and your team that your proposal will meet your budget, your schedule and your performance promises. This is what production line simulation software offers.
The limits of CAD software for production performance calculations
CAD software is a great tool for designing manufacturing equipment, but not for designing manufacturing lines and solutions. Unlike 3D simulation software, it was not developed specifically for manufacturing professionals who spend their days designing and optimizing manufacturing solutions .
It’s the same with using “hard-won experience” and spreadsheets to size equipment and evaluate performance. They might help you find a solution faster and serve as a good gut test – but are you willing to risk your company's reputation by making a careless mistake ?
Production line simulation software: your ally for better sales
3D factory simulation software such as Visual Components is an effective tool for designing and testing production solutions , because that's what it was designed to do. You can create implementations, then simulate, validate and visualize the processes .
It's precise and it's fast. And, when you're happy with the result, it's as easy as hitting "print" .
Do you want to save time in your proposals to your clients while avoiding errors? Contact us for a personalized, no-obligation demonstration of our software .
