How it is useful?

 Manufacturing processes and logistics systems are frequently complex enough to warrant a study at the system level. Independencies between components of the system (multi-stage manufacturing processes, bullwhip effect in a multi-echelon supply chain, etc) and dynamic uncertainties (demand fluctuations, disaster scenarios, etc) require the use of simulation to manage bottlenecks and critical points. The benefits of a well conducted simulation study are improvement of operational efficiencies and reduction of risk during planning. Potential use of this technique includes:

-          Short, medium and long-term capacity planning

-          Capital allocation

-          Design of manufacturing processes

-          Operational policies and algorithms

-          Production and employee scheduling and control

-          Facility equipment planning and layout

-          Inventory optimization

-          Design of supply chain structure

-          Distribution and transportation routing strategies

-          Scenario planning

Our Capabilities

-          MS Visual Studio application development tool

-          Automod simulation tool

-          Flexsim simulation tool

-          Lingo/ Lindo optimization tools

Past and Current Projects

-     WIP Tracking using RFID and Barcode for Applied BioSystems

-       Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) Study for Molex International

For enquiries and more information, please contact:

Mr. Cheng Howe Chiat (Academic Staff) 

cheng_howe_chiat@rp.sg

Tel (65) 3100 1043