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Entity ordering optimization process using virtual environment

Combined empirical-mathematical method, which use classification of materials based on their supplying and consuming characteristics is used to calculate the quantities of each material and material replenishment schedules. Volume that is required to store certain material is always greater than the actual real volume of that material occupies in space. Materials with simple configuration, if sorted properly, require fewer warehouses, transport or stock volume, then the ones that have complex configuration. Optimization model for replenishment schedule takes in consideration materials’ volume factor. If entity ordering in the given storage volume is taken in consideration, the financial resources related to the manufacturing of a product can be reduced. Problem of entity ordering in the drafting phase of inventory management can be solved by using 3D CAD software which provides and supports generation of optimal entity ordering using simulated and real objects, handling, storage and carriage equipment, and other influential features. In this way engineers can generate all possible variants of entity ordering. Every variant must be estimated in relation to the financial context and manufacturing context. If more than one variant satisfies the limitations, the one that has the biggest cost saving influence becomes new operative replenishment schedule. To check the usefulness of the new approach for replenishment schedule optimization process that integrates entity ordering optimization procedure an example of simple assembly process are presented.

Entity ordering; Optimization; Virtual environment; Replenishment schedule

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