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Optimization of Material Flow in Mass Production by Means of Simulation Methods
Hloska, Jiří ; Simeonov, Simeon (referee) ; Manlig, František (referee) ; Škopán, Miroslav (advisor)
The aim of the PhD thesis is to design a methodology for generating a material flow using a simulation meta-model of a mass production process. This methodology is in principle based on the relationship between selected material flow characteristics. Simulation of production and logistics processes has been increasingly used in planning, commissioning and subsequent operational management and optimization of the respective technological operations, in particular in mass production. The first part of the PhD thesis summarizes up-to-date findings in the field of discrete event simulation of material flow, related statistical and mathematical disciplines, but also information technology which enables effective realization of simulation studies. Attention is also paid to significant domestic and international conferences, symposia and interest associations related to simulation of manufacturing processes. The next part of the PhD thesis presents the methodology of reconstruction and generation of material flow using simulation meta-models developed for this purpose. Principles of algorithms used by these meta-models and their possible range of use are demonstrated by simulation experiments carried out. Their description and results are also commented. Special focus is put on the selection of significant material flow characteristics and their mutual relationship. For its evaluation a series of simulation experiments was conducted using a simulation model of a closed queuing system with variable parameters. Revealed interdependence between the selected material flow characteristics is experimentally verified using a detailed simulation model of particular selected mass production system. The conclusion of the PhD thesis summarizes provided findings and, with regard to the designed methodology of reconstruction and generating of material flow, it outlines possible further steps both in research and their practical application.
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Optimization of Material Flow in Mass Production by Means of Simulation Methods
Hloska, Jiří ; Simeonov, Simeon (referee) ; Manlig, František (referee) ; Škopán, Miroslav (advisor)
The aim of the PhD thesis is to design a methodology for generating a material flow using a simulation meta-model of a mass production process. This methodology is in principle based on the relationship between selected material flow characteristics. Simulation of production and logistics processes has been increasingly used in planning, commissioning and subsequent operational management and optimization of the respective technological operations, in particular in mass production. The first part of the PhD thesis summarizes up-to-date findings in the field of discrete event simulation of material flow, related statistical and mathematical disciplines, but also information technology which enables effective realization of simulation studies. Attention is also paid to significant domestic and international conferences, symposia and interest associations related to simulation of manufacturing processes. The next part of the PhD thesis presents the methodology of reconstruction and generation of material flow using simulation meta-models developed for this purpose. Principles of algorithms used by these meta-models and their possible range of use are demonstrated by simulation experiments carried out. Their description and results are also commented. Special focus is put on the selection of significant material flow characteristics and their mutual relationship. For its evaluation a series of simulation experiments was conducted using a simulation model of a closed queuing system with variable parameters. Revealed interdependence between the selected material flow characteristics is experimentally verified using a detailed simulation model of particular selected mass production system. The conclusion of the PhD thesis summarizes provided findings and, with regard to the designed methodology of reconstruction and generating of material flow, it outlines possible further steps both in research and their practical application.
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