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  1. 1. Optimising the Planning- and Scheduling in a Complex Production : Discrete-Event Simulation in a pharmaceutical context

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Johan Börjesson; Paulina Boutros; [2022]
    Keywords : DES; Optimisation; Pharmaceutical industry; Product mix; Production planning- and scheduling; Resource allocation; Simulation.; DES; Läkemedelsindustrin; Optimering; Produkt mix; Produktionsplanering- och schemaläggning; Resursfördelning; Simulering;

    Abstract : The aim of this study is to investigate the optimisation of production planning- and scheduling in a pharmaceutical facility using DES.Research questions: “How can DES be used to achieve flexibility and efficiency in a pharmaceutical facility?” and “How can DES be used to increase efficiency of the resource allocation in a pharmaceutical facility?”Methodology: This study has been compared to a deductive- and a quantitative research approach where a process simulation has been modelled. READ MORE

  3. 2. Managing the development of a functional layout in the pharmaceutical industry

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Fredrik Högman; [2016]
    Keywords : Pharmaceutical industry; Production layout; Volume flexibility; Product-mix flexibility; Production flexibility and Production characteristics;

    Abstract : Laws and regulations are controlling and have generated great impact on the pharmaceutical industry and putting high requirements on production to follow good manufacturing procedures. There is a high pressure on production to decrease the time-to-volume for new products implementations due to the long product development phases where the medicine product patent life only have 35-40% left when production can start. READ MORE

  4. 3. Investigation of volume and product mix flexibility in batch production

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/JTH, Industriell organisation och produktion

    Author : Mohammad Reza Arbabi; [2015]
    Keywords : Production system development; Batch production; volume flexibility; product mix flexibility;

    Abstract : Abstract Today’s business environment involves a globalised market, greater than before competition and more challenging customers, all factors which contribute to higher uncertainty and variability. Manufacturing flexibility is becoming more important in order to cope with the complexity of products through frequency volume changes and evaluations of the technological requirements of products. READ MORE

  5. 4. Strategies for Increased Supply Chain Flexibility: How to Meet Uncertainty in Demand From a Supply Chain Perspective

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistik

    Author : Stefanie Selmosson; Lina Hagström; [2015]
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    Abstract : An increase in the uncertainty of customer demand has led to that industries and firms are realizing the need of being responsive, and are therefore incorporating flexibility as a core strategy. ABB Robotics is also realizing the need of flexibility and therefore, strategies should be developed in order to be able to meet the volatile demand. READ MORE