An Industrial Case Study of Web-based Simulation-Optimization

This paper presents a web-based simulation-optimization system for improving production schedules in an advanced manufacturing cell at Volvo Aero Corporation in Sweden. The optimization aims at prioritizing components being processed in the cell in a way that minimizes both tardiness and lead times. Results from evaluating the implemented system shows a great improvement potential, but also indicates that further development is necessary before the system can be taken into operation.