LOGISTICS SIMULATION

The discrete event simulation technique allows modeling, analysis and optimization of logistics plants. The evaluation of complex processes, in which the use of simple calculation methods are not suitable, requires a more advanced approach.

The analysis of material flow in a shipping port, for example, allows the identification of potential bottlenecks even before operation. The interaction between the material being handled and several equipments with different time lag is not trivial and involves the statistical distributions of the equipment availability, weather and sea conditions (swell), and other operating conditions.

Logistics simulation in a port

The determination of the equipment utilization factors provides important information for maintenance intervals programming and even purchase of new equipment if necessary. The equipment utilization factor must be kept in a highest possible level in order to optimize the use of machinery capital.

This tool is used in the evaluation of the entire production process, ranging from single station to complete industrial facilities, with a level of detail as deep as necessary.