Efficient Supplies to Assembly Areas from Storage Stages

Guaranteeing the availability of the required parts at the scheduled time represents a key logistical challenge. This is especially important when several parts are required together. This article describes a tool that supports the positioning in the area of conflict between low stock costs and a high service level for a consumer.

Authors:

• Matthias Schmidt
• Steffen C. Eickemeyer
• Prof. Peter Nyhuis

Keywords:

• Systems Modeling
• Manufacturing Systems
• Simulation & Control
• logistics and supply chain management

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