process modelling

Mastering dynamics and complexity of logistic systems will continue to gain in importance in the future. One possibility to cope with this challenge is the concept of autonomous logistic processes. This article sketches a framework for engineering autonomous production systems on the basis of systems engineering. The main focus is put on a procedure model guiding through the process of system specification.

Control of dynamics and complexity of logistic systems will continue to gain in importance in the future. One possibility to cope with this challenge is the concept of autonomous logistic processes. This article addresses the issue of requirements to a method for modelling autonomous logistic processes as well as the development of the method. It gives an overview of the created modelling and view concepts.

Conceptual reference process models (RPM) are used as a basis for the construction of project-specific models and can be seen as best-practice or common-practice solutions of a particular scope. The project specific adaptation of RPM is usually a very complex and costly task. In recent years, different reference modelling methods have been developed that focus on increasing the efficiency of the use of RPM by providing methodical support. Integrating and applying the different concepts of these methods can accomplish these objectives.

With emphasis simulation experts in research, consultancy and industry work on the vision of the Digital Factory. This catch phrase, which is especially promoted in the automotive sector, stands for a comprehensive, simulation model of real production systems and their logis-tics. One of the challenges faced by the developers in the realisation of this vision is the integration of big models. The article describes a concept, which supports the horizontal and vertical integration of simulation models.