Multi-Model In-Plant Logistics Using Milkruns for Flexible Assembly Systems under Disturbances: An Industry Study Case
Mass customisation demand requires increasingly flexible assembly operations. For the in-plant logistics of such systems, milkrun trains could present advantages under high variability conditions. This article uses an industrial study case from a global white-goods manufacturing company. A discrete...
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| author | Adrian Miqueo Marcos Gracia-Cadarso Marta Torralba Francisco Gil-Vilda José Antonio Yagüe-Fabra |
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| description | Mass customisation demand requires increasingly flexible assembly operations. For the in-plant logistics of such systems, milkrun trains could present advantages under high variability conditions. This article uses an industrial study case from a global white-goods manufacturing company. A discrete events simulation model was developed to explore the performance of multi-model assembly lines using a set of operational and logistics Key Performance Indicators. Four simulation scenarios analyse the separate effects of an increased number of product models and three different sources of variability. The results show that milkruns can protect the assembly lines from upstream process disturbances. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b819172fb2d64a978dcb70c18184c5a12023-11-30T23:11:24ZengMDPI AGMachines2075-17022023-01-011116610.3390/machines11010066Multi-Model In-Plant Logistics Using Milkruns for Flexible Assembly Systems under Disturbances: An Industry Study CaseAdrian Miqueo0Marcos Gracia-Cadarso1Marta Torralba2Francisco Gil-Vilda3José Antonio Yagüe-Fabra4Aragonese University Institute for Engineering Research, Universidad de Zaragoza, C/María de Luna 3, 50018 Zaragoza, SpainAragonese University Institute for Engineering Research, Universidad de Zaragoza, C/María de Luna 3, 50018 Zaragoza, SpainCentro Universitario de la Defensa Zaragoza, Ctra. Huesca s/n, 50090 Zaragoza, SpainLEANBOX SL, C/Juan de Austria 126, 08018 Barcelona, SpainAragonese University Institute for Engineering Research, Universidad de Zaragoza, C/María de Luna 3, 50018 Zaragoza, SpainMass customisation demand requires increasingly flexible assembly operations. For the in-plant logistics of such systems, milkrun trains could present advantages under high variability conditions. This article uses an industrial study case from a global white-goods manufacturing company. A discrete events simulation model was developed to explore the performance of multi-model assembly lines using a set of operational and logistics Key Performance Indicators. Four simulation scenarios analyse the separate effects of an increased number of product models and three different sources of variability. The results show that milkruns can protect the assembly lines from upstream process disturbances.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1702/11/1/66milkrunin-plant logisticsflexible assemblysimulationhigh-mix low-volumelean manufacturing |
| spellingShingle | Adrian Miqueo Marcos Gracia-Cadarso Marta Torralba Francisco Gil-Vilda José Antonio Yagüe-Fabra Multi-Model In-Plant Logistics Using Milkruns for Flexible Assembly Systems under Disturbances: An Industry Study Case Machines milkrun in-plant logistics flexible assembly simulation high-mix low-volume lean manufacturing |
| title | Multi-Model In-Plant Logistics Using Milkruns for Flexible Assembly Systems under Disturbances: An Industry Study Case |
| title_full | Multi-Model In-Plant Logistics Using Milkruns for Flexible Assembly Systems under Disturbances: An Industry Study Case |
| title_fullStr | Multi-Model In-Plant Logistics Using Milkruns for Flexible Assembly Systems under Disturbances: An Industry Study Case |
| title_full_unstemmed | Multi-Model In-Plant Logistics Using Milkruns for Flexible Assembly Systems under Disturbances: An Industry Study Case |
| title_short | Multi-Model In-Plant Logistics Using Milkruns for Flexible Assembly Systems under Disturbances: An Industry Study Case |
| title_sort | multi model in plant logistics using milkruns for flexible assembly systems under disturbances an industry study case |
| topic | milkrun in-plant logistics flexible assembly simulation high-mix low-volume lean manufacturing |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1702/11/1/66 |
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