Holistic Optimization of a Modular Building Production Plant using Discrete-Event Simulation
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Abstract
The construction industry is considered to be one of the least digitized industries and it is characterized by a below-average increase in productivity in recent decades. This research study aims to create a Discrete-Event Simulation model of a modular housing production plant, a sector that is currently concentrating most of the Research and Development investments from the construction industry. The simulation is built on a Value Stream Mapping of the production process exploiting the synergies of combining both tools. The project schedule is integrated into the simulation in form of a heuristic and a car sequencing model, which is transferred from the manufacturing sector. The resulting simulation model has shown tobe a useful instrument for understanding the different process interdependencies. Besides, it has been used as a support for the middle management to quantitatively assess the impact of different optimization approaches and the potential integration of real-time data via Tracking and Tracing. Three scenarios to eliminate waste, achieve continuous flow, and improve the project schedule have been implemented. The results are a 64 % inventory reduction, a 20 % faster production lead time, and an optimal scheduling automation process, that can potentially be extrapolated to more complex projects. Despite the general reluctance to adopt simulation in the construction industry, this research study has effectively shown the benefits of doing so. The simulation model has not only proven to be an effective decision-support tool but also a central pillar, on top of which different tools, like Lean, scheduling, and Tracking and Tracing systems can be built and evaluated
MatèriesConstruction industry -- Production control, Business logistics -- Management, Modular coordination (Architecture) -- Materials, Indústria de la construcció -- Producció -- Control, Logística (Indústria) -- Administració, Coordinació modular (Arquitectura) -- Materials
TitulacióMÀSTER UNIVERSITARI EN ENGINYERIA INDUSTRIAL (Pla 2014)
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