Reducing simulation models for scheduling manufacturing facilities

Within the framework of the application of their industrial management system, companies compile a Master Production Schedule (MPS). However, once the MPS is released, daily events may require it to be brought into question. The use of reduced models within the framework of flow dynamic simulation enables quick decision-making while maximizing the use of resources and minimizing risk. The article shows the advantage of model reduction and how we arrive at it. Afterwards we develop an analysis of the influence of the model factors by highlighting the differences between the simulation results and MPS. Finally we show the circumstances in which the flow dynamic simulation with reduced models is relevant.