Why process simulation is indispensable for production and logistics

Whether in logistics or manufacturing, process simulation enables companies to realistically map, analyse and optimise processes. This allows for efficient and cost-effective planning of individual plants or entire production systems. Even before implementation, investment costs can be evaluated, risks minimised and necessary adjustments made.

What is process simulation?

Process simulation digitally replicates real processes in production and logistics. This allows companies to run through processes under different conditions and check how decisions affect efficiency, costs and throughput times.

Typical phases of a simulation

The simulation process usually comprises six steps:

• Definition of objectives and problems
• System analysis and data collection
• Development of a simulation model geared towards the objectives
• Validation and verification of the model
• Evaluation of the results
• Experiments and scenario comparisons

Simulation as the key to efficient planning and process optimisation

The use of process simulation gives companies clear competitive advantages:

• Higher productivity through better utilisation of machines and systems
• Cost reduction through lower demand for personnel, materials and storage space
• Shorter throughput times through optimised material flows
• Optimal dimensioning of buffers and resources
• Greater planning reliability thanks to robust scenarios and predictions
• Flexibility in adapting to future market or customer requirements

This allows for a sustainable increase in process quality and cost-effectiveness, both for new plants and for optimising existing ones.

Simulation and Industry 4.0

In the age of Industry 4.0, simulation is a key success factor:

• Efficient design of material flows
• Flexible adaptation of production processes to individual customer requirements
• Creation of digital twins for continuous process improvement

Simulation connects the digital world with the real world and supports companies in their transition to the digital factory.

Your benefits – your advantages through simulation

With process simulation, you can be sure of:

• Insights into throughput quantities, throughput times and buffer sizes
• A shortened planning phase with ideal target orientation
• Higher process quality through data-based decisions
• Competitive advantages through efficiency and adaptability

SimPlan – your partner for simulation

Since 1992, SimPlan has been supporting companies in all industries with the simulation of processes in production and logistics. We offer:

• Consulting, training and project support
• Development and validation of simulation models
• Selection and provision of suitable simulation software
• Implementation of digital twins and virtual commissioning

Our goal: Maximum cost-effectiveness with minimum risk for your project.

Contact us for a free initial consultation or find out more on our website.

Why simulation with SimPlan?

In our video, our experts explain the advantages of simulation and the approach taken in projects, and show why SimPlan is the right partner for your company.