DocumentCode
2619900
Title
Manufacturing and distribution integrated solution at Votorantim Cimentos
Author
Audenhove, Alain Norman d ; Boas, Rodrigo Cintra Villas
fYear
2007
fDate
9-12 Dec. 2007
Firstpage
2395
Lastpage
2395
Abstract
After being consecrated as an important technology for decision making concerning strategic issues, simulation is increasingly applied towards tactical and operational issues. This paper shows an interesting and innovative use of simulation at Votorantim Cimentos, where logistics planning must consider distribution and manufacturing integration and constraints in order to make weekly decisions to achieve better results.
Keywords
cement industry; decision making; goods distribution; logistics; manufacturing processes; simulation; Votorantim Cimentos; decision making; goods distribution; logistics planning; manufacturing process; simulation; Decision making; Logistics; Pulp manufacturing; Virtual manufacturing;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Simulation Conference, 2007 Winter
Conference_Location
Washington, DC
Print_ISBN
978-1-4244-1306-5
Electronic_ISBN
978-1-4244-1306-5
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/WSC.2007.4419910
Filename
4419910
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