Title :
Simulation of the remote unit assembly and test: a case study
Author :
Fields, Jeff ; Davis, Dennis ; Taylor, Alfred
Author_Institution :
AT&T Wireless Services, Redmond, WA, USA
Abstract :
This paper presents a case study on the use of simulation to develop and implement an assembly line for the assembly and test of customer located telephony equipment. The simulation model was used as a tool to assist in development and integration of the assembly and test processes with a focus on capacity, material flow optimization, and equipment layout. The authors discuss how the model affected the facilities layout, equipment specifications, and material flow
Keywords :
assembling; computer aided facilities layout; digital simulation; assembly line; equipment layout; equipment specifications; facilities layout; material flow; material flow optimization; remote unit assembly and test simulation; simulation model; Assembly; Computer aided software engineering; Consumer electronics; Electronic equipment testing; Materials testing; Optimization methods; Optimized production technology; Product design; Team working; Telephony;
Conference_Titel :
Simulation Conference, 2000. Proceedings. Winter
Conference_Location :
Orlando, FL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6579-8
DOI :
10.1109/WSC.2000.899108
