ANALYSIS OF APPROACHES TO THE MATERIAL FLOW IN THE PRODUCTION PROCESS WITH THE USE OF SIMULATION

Abstract

Simulation in the production process
represents the implementation of processes
in real-time and space. Current trends are
heading towards the implementation and
expansion of various types of automated
delivery systems in many industrial
enterprises. These efforts are supported by
requirements to increase reliability, reduce
operating costs and time as well as meet
operational schedules. The present article
pays attention to the use of simulations,
which are supporting tools in ensuring the
operation of the production process,
focusing on the evaluation and planning of
the material flow. The first part of the paper
presents a theoretical description of
problems in the area of application of
simulation tools in the production process
with a subsequent focus on material flow
analysis. The core of the paper presents a
description of the analysis of approaches to
material flow assessment, using supportive
simulation tools in line with the ideas of
business digitization. At the end of the
article, the overall evaluation and summary
of the issue are described.