Modeling and simulation of cabinet manufacturing processes: evaluation and recommended controls

Osama Mohsen; Sina Abdollahnejad; Narges Sajadfar; Yasser Mohamed; Simaan AbouRizk

Modeling and simulation of cabinet manufacturing processes: evaluation and recommended controls

Osama Mohsen
, Sina Abdollahnejad
, Narges Sajadfar
, Yasser Mohamed
, Simaan AbouRizk

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3 Scopus citations

Abstract

Project uniqueness and high degree of customization have always been a challenging aspect of construction projects and many related operations. This paper describes the simulation of a production line in a kitchen cabinet manufacturing facility that was carried out with the aim of better understanding and improving the production process. Discrete event simulation (DES) using Simphony.NET, a simulation modeling tool developed at the University of Alberta, is used to investigate and analyze an existing facility process to increase manufacturing productivity, reduce work-in-progress, and decrease idle time. The cabinet manufacturing company in the presented study operates different production lines, produces different product types, and uses varying materials. In the case study, specifically, the simulation tool is used to explore the challenges associated with increasing production to satisfy the rising demand of customized products. The result of the simulation study provides valuable information to achieve this goal.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	17th International Conference on Modeling and Applied Simulation, MAS 2018
Editors	Francesco Longo, Agostino G. Bruzzone, Fabio De Felice, Marina Massei, Francesco Longo, Adriano Solis, Claudia Frydman, Marina Massei
Publisher	Dime University of Genoa
Pages	146-152
Number of pages	7
ISBN (Electronic)	9788885741096
State	Published - 2018
Externally published	Yes

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Name	17th International Conference on Modeling and Applied Simulation, MAS 2018

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© 17th International Conference on Modeling and Applied Simulation, MAS 2018. All rights reserved.

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Keywords

Construction manufacturing
Kitchen cabinet manufacturing
Production process simulation
Workflow improvement

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Modeling and Simulation

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Mohsen, O., Abdollahnejad, S., Sajadfar, N., Mohamed, Y., & AbouRizk, S. (2018). Modeling and simulation of cabinet manufacturing processes: evaluation and recommended controls. In F. Longo, A. G. Bruzzone, F. De Felice, M. Massei, F. Longo, A. Solis, C. Frydman, & M. Massei (Eds.), 17th International Conference on Modeling and Applied Simulation, MAS 2018 (pp. 146-152). (17th International Conference on Modeling and Applied Simulation, MAS 2018). Dime University of Genoa.

Mohsen, Osama ; Abdollahnejad, Sina ; Sajadfar, Narges et al. / Modeling and simulation of cabinet manufacturing processes : evaluation and recommended controls. 17th International Conference on Modeling and Applied Simulation, MAS 2018. editor / Francesco Longo ; Agostino G. Bruzzone ; Fabio De Felice ; Marina Massei ; Francesco Longo ; Adriano Solis ; Claudia Frydman ; Marina Massei. Dime University of Genoa, 2018. pp. 146-152 (17th International Conference on Modeling and Applied Simulation, MAS 2018).

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Mohsen, O, Abdollahnejad, S, Sajadfar, N, Mohamed, Y & AbouRizk, S 2018, Modeling and simulation of cabinet manufacturing processes: evaluation and recommended controls. in F Longo, AG Bruzzone, F De Felice, M Massei, F Longo, A Solis, C Frydman & M Massei (eds), 17th International Conference on Modeling and Applied Simulation, MAS 2018. 17th International Conference on Modeling and Applied Simulation, MAS 2018, Dime University of Genoa, pp. 146-152.

Modeling and simulation of cabinet manufacturing processes: evaluation and recommended controls. / Mohsen, Osama; Abdollahnejad, Sina; Sajadfar, Narges et al.
17th International Conference on Modeling and Applied Simulation, MAS 2018. ed. / Francesco Longo; Agostino G. Bruzzone; Fabio De Felice; Marina Massei; Francesco Longo; Adriano Solis; Claudia Frydman; Marina Massei. Dime University of Genoa, 2018. p. 146-152 (17th International Conference on Modeling and Applied Simulation, MAS 2018).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

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Mohsen O, Abdollahnejad S, Sajadfar N, Mohamed Y, AbouRizk S. Modeling and simulation of cabinet manufacturing processes: evaluation and recommended controls. In Longo F, Bruzzone AG, De Felice F, Massei M, Longo F, Solis A, Frydman C, Massei M, editors, 17th International Conference on Modeling and Applied Simulation, MAS 2018. Dime University of Genoa. 2018. p. 146-152. (17th International Conference on Modeling and Applied Simulation, MAS 2018).

Modeling and simulation of cabinet manufacturing processes: evaluation and recommended controls

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