A simulative approach to optimize a cooking center

The obtainment of standards such as effectiveness, efficiency and quality is pursued in an increasingly growing in any area, including the catering and therefore the field of school meals. This observation led to analyze the operation of a cooking center that provides meals to a lot of schools. For the plant analyzed was created a model using Arena 8.0, was then proceeded to validation, optimization and verification of results, whereas a significant increase in demand and varying appropriately the characteristic parameters of the system, such as number of employees and the number of machines. The model used represents a valid decision support for a company aiming to achieve a full customer satisfaction.

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