Short delivery times are essential in competitive markets. In addition to product selection and quality requirements, customers are also demanding more and more from logistics. However, high product variance complicates the situation, as it involves complex material flows and therefore leads to long throughput times. However, a four-step process analysis and modeling can help to reduce throughput times and strengthen the competitiveness of companies from within.
Industry 4.0 Science | Volume 40 | Edition 3 | Pages 54-60