Capacity sizing and validation
of the AGVs system
through simulation
Objective
Design, capacity size and validate AGVs system through simulation
Activities and Tasks
- Design a material handling solution with AGVs: material characteristics, packaging typology, flow-path design, design of line borders for inputs and outputs, AGV type selection (mouse, forklift, …), task typology and frequency, criteria for assigning tasks to AGVs, initial AGVs capacity sizing for different demands, …
- 3D modeling of the AGVs system in FlexSim
- What If scenario simulation: demand variation, AGVs speed variation, task distribution criteria variation, inefficiencies variation, …
- Analysis of results, identification of critical variables and proposals for improvement to the system to optimize the number of AGVs
- Decision on the improvements to be made to the AGVs system and validation of the operation
- Determine the number of AGVs necessary for the fixed demand and operation
Deliverables and Results
- 3D model of the AGVs system
- What If scenario simulation and results
- Identification of critical variables for the proper functioning and optimization of the system
- AGV optimization. Reduction of initial investment in AGVs and logistics costs
- Preventative tool to identify risks and seek solutions to future changes