The efficiency of Handling in an Aircraft Industry Simulation Model and Scenario Analysis

Logistics is an integrated collection of all activities, related to the handling and storage of materials. Materials handling represents a phase of the logistics cycle and must be closely related and integrated with all other stages of production and service. Because the transportation doesn’t increase products value, but increases the costs, a good accommodation in the production areas should always conduct a minimum of inventory stock and transfers of materials, avoiding congestion, delays and unnecessary handling. The aim of this paper is to set up a simulation model of the production process of an aircraft company in order to obtain a tool for process analysis and decision support. To achieve this object has been used ProModel as simulation software. The advantages of all tools used in a correct and efficient internal movement, the different layouts and the possible usable materials handling system.