Simulation and Analysis of the Mercedes-Benz all Activity Vehicle (AAV) Production Facility

Mercedes-Benz United States International (MBUSI) built a manufacturing facility for the production of the new M-Class "All Activity Vehicle" (AAV). This plant consists of three large sequential shops: the Body Shop, the Paint Shop, and the Assembly Shop. When the plant reaches full production, 270 vehicles will be produced each day by two shifts. A finished vehicle is intended to leave the end of the assembly line every 3.6 minutes.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 1998
• Where: WSC
• Authors: Young H. Park, Jack E. Matson, David M. Miller
• Keywords: Assembly Shop, Body Shop, Modeling And Simulation, Paint Shop, WSC 1998