Design and simulation of material handling system in automotive industry

Jasmi, Abdul Qayyum (2014) Design and simulation of material handling system in automotive industry. Project Report. Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

The development of automation system in manufacturing especially in material handling system is growing rapidly due for high demand. Demands amount of material handling systems will likely increase due to large number of production operation in Malaysia. This report presents the outcome of a project titled ‘Design and Simulation of Material Handling System in Automotive industry’. This project focuses on the analysis of movement of forklifts within actual manufacturing assembly environment. The analysis intends to study current efficiency in parts delivery using Arena simulation software that would then be used to propose additional improvement for greater efficiency. The results of the simulations performed shows efficiency improvement at a scalar of 100m of the proposed layout distance. This improvement is indicated by a 20% reduction in the non-added value from 0.05 minutes to 0.04 minutes. So, the result of the simulation is better. This study concludes that the proposed changes to the current material transport activities has resulted in improved efficiency at the assembly line. As a suggestion to improve the quality for future development, the quality of the simulation process could be further improved by increasing the number of stations and forklift involved.

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