A simulation modelling approach to improve the OEE of a bottling line

Abstract

This dissertation presents a simulation approach to improve the efficiency performance, in terms of OEE, of an automated bottling line. A simulation model of the system is created by means of the software AnyLogic; it is used to solve the case. The problems faced are a sequencing problem related to the order the formats of bottles are processed and the buffer sizing problem. Either theoretical aspects on OEE, job sequencing and simulation and practical aspects are presented