Objective
The objective of MUSSELS is the realisation of a general logistics control system for multi-site and multi-stage environments. It is expected to resolve the problems of the traditional Production Planning and Control (PP&C) approaches, by increasing the co-ordination level between the various actors in the logistics chain, enabling them to function as a virtual enterprise.
The tool will be built up with different but integrated modules and will be able to run autonomously as well as in connection with existing PP&C systems. Two modules play the role of high performing 'engines' able to manage the operations in each production unit: the planner and scheduling systems allows finite capacity planning integrated with Just-in-Time (JIT) techniques, while the Kanban control system is a shop control system, based chiefly on JIT-Kanban methodologies, and improved by a wide use of IT. The shop control system will be based on experience and results of EP 8178 (IKS). Integration to these two modules will create a push-pull approach. Logistics chain analyser module is a simulation tool. It is designed to analyse business process performances along the logistics chain, to suggest suitable planning techniques and decisions in order to improve previous modules. The fourth module, multimedia system, is an interactive self learning training system, created to facilitate human interaction and to build end users' skills. It will assist people in overcoming their resistance to new techniques in industrial environments.
It is expected that MUSSELS will contribute to increased productivity, logistics, resources utilisation, stock reduction, shortened lead times and an increased service level through capacity balancing between the layers of the supply chain.
Two pilot applications for the plastic manufacturing and the tyres industry will be completed.
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- engineering and technology electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering electronic engineering control systems
- social sciences economics and business economics production economics productivity
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20121 Milano
Italy
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