Computer simulation for production capacity analysis of a polymer accessories industry for power grids

Abstract

In highly competitive markets, companies are constantly enhancing their capabilities to produce and deliver products and/or services that meet consumer specifications and requested quantities. The analysis of a process's capacity is essential for determining its productive potential and assessing its alignment with market needs. Computational simulation is an effective technique for this analysis, allowing for the identification and evaluation of decisions without the need for interventions in the real system. The objective of this study was to analyze the production capacity of the anchoring clip manufacturing process at a polymer accessory industry for electrical networks located in the state of Paraná, using computational simulation with Arena®. For this analysis, two computational models were developed, and the results of the simulations were discussed in terms of production capacity and employee occupancy rates. The results indicated that the production capacity of the process could vary between 2,396 and 2,542 units per day, depending on the number of employees working on the production line.