Using Simulation to Schedule Manufacturing Resources

This paper discusses a real-world application of simulation to schedule operator and machine resources in a floor tile manufacturing plant. The paper discusses attempts at using a spread sheet, a simulator, and finally ProModel in the scheduling process.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 1997
• Where: WSC
• Authors: Hank Czarnecki, Bernard J. Schroer, M. Mizzanur Rahman
• Keywords: Floor Tile Manufacturing, Modeling And Simulation, Paper Discusses Attempts, Real-world Application, WSC 1997