Modelling and simulating the assembly line supply by tugger trains

T. Staab; M. Röschinger; M. Dewitz; W. A. Günthner

Modelling and simulating the assembly line supply by tugger trains

T. Staab
, M. Röschinger
, M. Dewitz
, W. A. Günthner

Chair of Chair of Materials Handling, Material Flow, Logistics

Technical University of Munich

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

Abstract

Tugger trains are an efficient and flexible material supply concept especially for mixed-model assembly lines. However, the performance and efficiency of a tugger train system are influenced by many external factors (e.g. material throughput) and internal interdependencies (e.g. cycle times, overtaking or stopping) making a discrete-event simulation necessary to prove the feasibility of the planned systems. We present the results of a simulation study carried out on behalf of the BMW Group. For this, we used a generic simulation model which was adapted to the unique requirements and elements of the planned system. We determined the security of supply and level of service and validated tugger train routes and schedules. The congestion on roads and intersections, space for overtaking and the number of trains passing and supplying a point of need were found to be the main influencing factors.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	8th International Workshop on Applied Modeling and Simulation, WAMS 2015
Editors	Gianfranco Fancello, Miquel Angel Piera, Paolo Fadda, Agostino G. Bruzzone
Publisher	Dime University of Genoa
Pages	P222-P231
ISBN (Electronic)	9788897999560
State	Published - 2015
Event	8th International Workshop on Applied Modeling and Simulation, WAMS 2015 - Bergeggi, Italy Duration: 21 Sep 2015 → 23 Sep 2015

Publication series

Name	8th International Workshop on Applied Modeling and Simulation, WAMS 2015

Conference

Conference	8th International Workshop on Applied Modeling and Simulation, WAMS 2015
Country/Territory	Italy
City	Bergeggi
Period	21/09/15 → 23/09/15

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Keywords

In-plant milk-run
Interdependencies of vehicles
Mixed-model assembly line
Tugger train

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Staab, T., Röschinger, M., Dewitz, M., & Günthner, W. A. (2015). Modelling and simulating the assembly line supply by tugger trains. In G. Fancello, M. A. Piera, P. Fadda, & A. G. Bruzzone (Eds.), 8th International Workshop on Applied Modeling and Simulation, WAMS 2015 (pp. P222-P231). (8th International Workshop on Applied Modeling and Simulation, WAMS 2015). Dime University of Genoa.

Staab, T. ; Röschinger, M. ; Dewitz, M. et al. / Modelling and simulating the assembly line supply by tugger trains. 8th International Workshop on Applied Modeling and Simulation, WAMS 2015. editor / Gianfranco Fancello ; Miquel Angel Piera ; Paolo Fadda ; Agostino G. Bruzzone. Dime University of Genoa, 2015. pp. P222-P231 (8th International Workshop on Applied Modeling and Simulation, WAMS 2015).

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Staab, T, Röschinger, M, Dewitz, M & Günthner, WA 2015, Modelling and simulating the assembly line supply by tugger trains. in G Fancello, MA Piera, P Fadda & AG Bruzzone (eds), 8th International Workshop on Applied Modeling and Simulation, WAMS 2015. 8th International Workshop on Applied Modeling and Simulation, WAMS 2015, Dime University of Genoa, pp. P222-P231, 8th International Workshop on Applied Modeling and Simulation, WAMS 2015, Bergeggi, Italy, 21/09/15.

Modelling and simulating the assembly line supply by tugger trains. / Staab, T.; Röschinger, M.; Dewitz, M. et al.
8th International Workshop on Applied Modeling and Simulation, WAMS 2015. ed. / Gianfranco Fancello; Miquel Angel Piera; Paolo Fadda; Agostino G. Bruzzone. Dime University of Genoa, 2015. p. P222-P231 (8th International Workshop on Applied Modeling and Simulation, WAMS 2015).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

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Modelling and simulating the assembly line supply by tugger trains

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