Adaptive Modeling and Simulation for Lean Manufacturing

Pasquale De Marco

Summary

In a world driven by rapid technological advancements and ever-changing market demands, manufacturers face the constant challenge of optimizing their operations to remain competitive. "Adaptive Modeling and Simulation for Lean Manufacturing" provides a comprehensive guide to leveraging data-driven modeling and simulation techniques to transform manufacturing processes and achieve operational excellence.

This book empowers readers with the knowledge and skills to embrace lean manufacturing principles, identify and eliminate waste, and implement value stream mapping. It emphasizes the importance of cultivating a culture of continuous improvement, where data-driven insights fuel ongoing optimization efforts.

The book delves into the intricacies of discrete event simulation and agent-based modeling, enabling readers to build realistic models that capture the complexities of material flow, resource utilization, and human behavior. These models serve as powerful tools for evaluating different scenarios, identifying bottlenecks, and optimizing production schedules.

Optimization techniques play a pivotal role in manufacturing, and this book covers a wide range of methods, from linear programming and integer programming to simulation-based optimization and metaheuristics. Readers will gain the skills to formulate and solve optimization problems, maximizing productivity, minimizing costs, and enhancing overall system performance.

Furthermore, the book explores the integration of human factors and ergonomics in manufacturing, recognizing the importance of designing workstations and processes that promote operator safety, comfort, and well-being. It also examines the role of advanced manufacturing technologies, such as Industry 4.0, artificial intelligence, robotics, and additive manufacturing, in transforming manufacturing operations and driving innovation.

With its comprehensive coverage of data-driven modeling and simulation techniques, optimization methods, and industry best practices, "Adaptive Modeling and Simulation for Lean Manufacturing" is an invaluable resource for manufacturers seeking to achieve operational excellence and gain a competitive edge in today's dynamic business environment.


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Available since: 06/02/2025.

Print length: 159 pages.

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