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  • Operations Research
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Computer Science

Background:

  • Dynamic changes in shop floor events complicate optimal production planning in smart manufacturing systems.
  • Effective decision-making requires timely and accurate performance data across various control levels.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a virtual factory platform designed for dynamic production planning in smart manufacturing.
  • To detail the verification and validation processes for the platform's constituent models.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a virtual factory platform integrating engineering tools, simulation, and optimization.
  • Implementation of data generation mechanisms for production planning.
  • Verification and validation of simulation and optimization models.

Main Results:

  • The virtual factory platform successfully generates performance data relevant for production planning.
  • A case study on a machine shop demonstrates the platform's practical application.
  • The platform supports informed decision-making for dynamic shop floor management.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed virtual factory platform is a viable solution for addressing dynamic production planning challenges in smart manufacturing.
  • Effective integration of simulation, optimization, and engineering tools enhances manufacturing system performance.
  • Verification and validation are crucial for ensuring the reliability of virtual factory models.