The Use of Simulation in Facility Layout Planning
Rice, George (2011)
Rice, George
Savonia-ammattikorkeakoulu
2011
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2011062012323
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2011062012323
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The aim of this thesis is to create a better understanding of how computer simulation is used in
industry especially in the area of facility layout planning. The project in which this thesis is based
upon concerns the development of a factory layout which will be created in a production line simulation.
The research will give a background on the techniques and current practices used by engineers
in layout planning today.
Background research was conducted in the field of simulations including the history, advantages,
current capabilities, steps of development, and current uses. Research also concerning layout
planning will also be reported in the research sections of this thesis.
A case study concerning the layout planning and simulation of a production line for a motorbike will
be followed to prove the benefits of simulation in facility layout planning. The thesis will follow the
steps taken by the Engineering team to construct the layout used in the simulation as well as touch
upon the actual construction of the simulation. The results will be used to further develop the facility
layout as well as help other colleagues visualize and understand the production system.
industry especially in the area of facility layout planning. The project in which this thesis is based
upon concerns the development of a factory layout which will be created in a production line simulation.
The research will give a background on the techniques and current practices used by engineers
in layout planning today.
Background research was conducted in the field of simulations including the history, advantages,
current capabilities, steps of development, and current uses. Research also concerning layout
planning will also be reported in the research sections of this thesis.
A case study concerning the layout planning and simulation of a production line for a motorbike will
be followed to prove the benefits of simulation in facility layout planning. The thesis will follow the
steps taken by the Engineering team to construct the layout used in the simulation as well as touch
upon the actual construction of the simulation. The results will be used to further develop the facility
layout as well as help other colleagues visualize and understand the production system.