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Integral model of inner logistics optimization for the flexibility of the production system

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Code Science Field Subfield
2.11.00  Engineering sciences and technologies  Mechanical design   

Code Science Field
T003  Technological sciences  Transport technology 
Keywords
Internal logistics, Internal transport, Design, Discrete event simulations, Optimization
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Researchers (11)
no. Code Name and surname Research area Role Period No. of publicationsNo. of publications
1.  10129  PhD Gorazd Hren  Mechanical design  Researcher  2008 - 2011  195 
2.  21379  PhD Tone Lerher  Mechanical design  Researcher  2008 - 2011  631 
3.  30936  Grega Oder  Mechanical design  Junior researcher  2009 - 2011  35 
4.  23462  PhD Petja Pižmoht  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Researcher  2008  45 
5.  03030  PhD Andrej Polajnar  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Researcher  2010 - 2011  1,218 
6.  02046  PhD Iztok Potrč  Administrative and organisational sciences  Head  2008 - 2011  766 
7.  30103  Daniel Rajšp  Mechanical design  Researcher  2009 - 2011 
8.  18550  MSc Rudolf Šadl  Mechanical design  Researcher  2008 - 2011  13 
9.  28415  PhD Blaž Šamec  Administrative and organisational sciences  Junior researcher  2008 - 2011  79 
10.  16170  PhD Matjaž Šraml  Traffic systems  Researcher  2008 - 2011  483 
11.  06213  Janko Zierer  Mechanical design  Technical associate  2008 - 2011  46 
Organisations (2)
no. Code Research organisation City Registration number No. of publicationsNo. of publications
1.  0795  University ob Maribor, Faculty of mechanical engineering  Maribor  5089638010  24,233 
2.  2706  ARCONT, proizvodnja bivalnih enot, d.d. (Slovene)  Gornja Radgona  5441161 
Abstract
Business logistics encompasses the material flow and the information, from the supply logistics, production or so called inner logistics and further to sales logistics. In theory and practice we aim toward optimal and continuous flow of material between separate functions of business logistics. In dependence of this research field, we will focus on inner logistics optimization for flexible production process at the surface protection of residence unit (containers). Optimization of manipulative operations and transport paths as well as rationalization of technological procedure of surface protection of residence unit will be undertaken in framework of this project. For this purpose, application of different mathematical and engineering methods and tools, that base on detail scientific-research analysis, is necessary. Method for rationalization and optimization of main logistical parameters (throughput time, number and size of intermediate buffers, organization and policy making of automated overhead transporter, material flow tracking, pooling of the individual orders into transport unit load as a whole) represents a starting point of proposed project. Therefore the main goal of the proposed project will be the building of the integral model of inner logistics optimization for the flexibility of production system. In the integral model, the multi objective fitness function will encompass the condition of maximal production process efficiency (the maximal capacities) and maximal efficiency of the production and material handling equipment. The effect of using the integral model will be in rise of competitiveness of the company and in distinctive reduction of environment burdening during the surface protection – the coloring of residence units.
Significance for science
The fundamental scientific issues in the internal logistics process design are based on analytical and numerical models. The internal logistics process has the stochastic dynamics that has to be taking into account in order to achieve the qualitative matching of analytical and numerical models with the actual practical situation. For that purpose only the analytical models based on undeterministic process and in case of more complex systems the discrete numeric simulation can be applied. Since the discussed analytical and numerical models don’t necessary give the optimal results, the use of optimization methods based on multi-object purpose function is required. The results of research project contribute to the higher level of knowledge that is necessary for the design and optimization of internal logistics processes. Application of mathematical modeling methods and discrete numerical simulation for integral dealing of internal logistics to improve the production system flexibility presents the original contribution. According to the successfully finished project phases, the results of the project are published in scientific journal papers and presented on international conferences. The results which are presented in papers can be also applied in all economy companies that attest the flexible production. When the results are applied, the companies can optimize the internal logistics processes what significantly contribute to their higher level of reliability, higher production capacity and improve their competitive position. In parallel, the conditions for optimal connections between acquisition, production and sale can be built, what assure the maximal content of the costumers, higher employment level and improvement of the employees working conditions. We feel confident that the results of the research work have made an important contribution to the scientific society as well as to the Arcont company.
Significance for the country
The results of the research project ensure the long term development of the company and consequently in the local region of Pomurje. For the company the research project is a new base or fundament for forthcoming technology development to solve the problems of internal logistic and design of complex systems. Based on research project results we expect savings on energy consumption, which is from social rational and ecologically point of view, highly wished. The results of the research project guided into the reorganization of the production process and the implementation success is leading to higher level of the trust of customers and partners. Higher level of production partners increases market competitiveness on local and international market, which is very important in actual economy moment. The results of the research project have positive effect on environment: increase of the production; the close system of waste water treatment will decrease environment pollution; the amount of vaporizable organic components into environment will decrease; with the reorganization of processes will decrease the amount of waste elements per unit of production. The working conditions for employees are improved significantly. With the reconstruction of the painting process (implementation of the robot cell for painting) the working conditions are significantly improved. The research project is in accordance with the policy of Slovenia, since the project implement long term growth in the region and reducing the gap in development level. We are confident; that we have in the sphere of the project activities, improve economical effects as well as higher social situation in Slovenia.
Most important scientific results Annual report 2008, 2009, final report, complete report on dLib.si
Most important socioeconomically and culturally relevant results Annual report 2008, 2009, final report, complete report on dLib.si
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