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

LEAD TIME AND INVENTORY REDUCTION

We reduced the Purchase Order Lead Time by about 25 days (39%) and eliminated about $4,500,000 in WIP inventory in 10 months. We accomplished this in two weeks of billable time. Now that is real return on investment.

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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.