Digital Twin Simulation Modeling

DIGITAL TWIN

A “Digital Twin” is created using Simulation Modeling software. APO has used several software packages in the past and now uses FlexSim as our primary tool. There are many benefits to using this technique such as:

Minimizing & Mitigating Risk
Evaluating Process Flows
What-if Analysis
Process Optimization
Process Visualization
Effect of New Product Introduction
Cost Analysis
Carbon Footprint Analysis and Reduction
Pre-Implementation Design Testing

WHEN TO USE SIMULATION MODELING

Ask yourself these questions:

NEW CAPITAL DEPLOYMENT

Do we know how this new CAPEX will perform once deployed?

OPTIMIZE THROUGHPUT

Do I need to analyze the flow through your plant and look for capacity and throughput opportunities?

RISK AVOIDANCE

Am I about to implement a change that could drastically change how the company operates?

WAREHOUSE DESIGN

Do I need to have a look at the warehouse layout and dynamics before its built and stocked?

CAPITAL EQUIPMENT OEM's

Can I sell and implement this by using simulation to earn my client's confidence?

COMPLEX INTRALOGISTICS

Can I design and vet my conveyors, sorters, storage rack, fork trucks, ASRS's and AGV's prior to purchase and deployment?

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Simulation + LSS Whitepaper

How Advanced Process Optimization, Inc. used simulation modeling in concert with traditional Lean techniques to deliver an advanced process improvement solution

The Client: A rail-bearing manufacturer, and an industry world leader in friction reduction and drive systems.

The Task: Evaluate the process performance of a rail system bearing reconditioning and assembly facility — with the goal of identifying opportunities to improve throughput.

The Solution: In this improvement project, Advanced Process Optimization, Inc. (APO) married traditional Lean Six Sigma (LSS) techniques with simulation modeling using FlexSim® (FlexSim Software Products, Inc.). The experience showed how simulation modeling can reinforce LSS by adding powerful analytical capabilities, eye-opening visualization, and by stimulating new ideas and building ownership while vetting…

Simulation Success Stories

Case Study

STEEL CAPITAL EQUIPMENT PROCESS SIMULATION MODELING

Learn how Advanced Process Optimization helped a Steel Equipment engineering and manufacturing company validate their engineering design using techniques that go way beyond Design for Six Sigma (DFSS). We gave the sales team something to work too!

Case Study

FIREARMS MANUFACTURER GREENFIELD PLANT DESIGN

Learn how Advanced Process Optimization designed the new manufacturing facility layout, material flow, and machine requirements for a high-end firearms manufacturer. What is just Lean Manufacturing, or something more?

Case Study

HIDDEN CAPACITY DRIVING REVENUE GENERATION

A company that tests equipment for various industries including Aerospace & Defense, Spaceflight, and Telecom has been losing market share due underpricing by smaller niche competitors.

Know before you go!

Call APO to simulate a Digital Twin of your current or future state process to be certain you've made the right decisions on capacity, throughput, flow, and resources. It's a smart move to minimize your risk and ensure a great outcome for your bottom line.

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