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<p>The article presents the optimization of supply chain management in a foundry using computer simulation with the FlexSim program. The authors analyze collaboration with external entities in the production process, focusing on the settlement of raw materials, transportation services, and storage costs. Special attention is given to the production plans of subcontractors integrated into the operational production schedule. Utilizing the 3D FlexSim environment, they showcase a simulation model optimized for minimizing the costs of production, transportation, and storage of alloying elements essential for iron casting production. The case study illustrates the effective use of computer simulation in refining supply chain management within the context of the foundry production process.</p>
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The article presents the optimization of supply chain management in a foundry using computer simulation with the FlexSim program. The authors analyze collaboration with external entities in the production process, focusing on the settlement of raw materials, transportation services, and storage costs. Special attention is given to the production plans of subcontractors integrated into the operational production schedule. Utilizing the 3D FlexSim environment, they showcase a simulation model optimized for minimizing the costs of production, transportation, and storage of alloying elements essential for iron casting production. The case study illustrates the effective use of computer simulation in refining supply chain management within the context of the foundry production process.

Optimizing Supply Chain in a Foundry Through Computer Simulation Using Flexsim – A Case Study

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The article presents the optimization of supply chain management in a foundry using computer simulation with the FlexSim program. The authors analyze...

Optimizing Supply Chain in a Foundry Through Computer Simulation Using Flexsim – A Case Study

Published Online: Dec 29, 2023

Page range: 172 - 181

Received: Nov 15, 2023

Accepted: Dec 06, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/czoto-2023-0019

Keywords
supply chain management, optimization, computer simulation, FlexSim

© 2023 Marek Krynke, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Optimizing Supply Chain in a Foundry Through Computer Simulation Using Flexsim – A Case Study

Published Online: Dec 29, 2023

Page range: 172 - 181

Received: Nov 15, 2023

Accepted: Dec 06, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/czoto-2023-0019

Keywordssupply chain management, optimization, computer simulation, FlexSim

© 2023 Marek Krynke, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Keywords
supply chain management, optimization, computer simulation, FlexSim