Abstract:
This paper introduces a data simulation method to improve production scheduling in a welding and metal fabrication factory. Effective scheduling is crucial for on-time deliveries and customer satisfaction, but the factory currently lacks tools for efficiently aligning schedules with committed shift dates. The factory produces nine product models with varying production times across 22 workstations. Our research aims to identify the optimal scheduling strategy to minimize overall production time. We utilize data simulation to explore different scheduling patterns and identify the most efficient one. In a one-month test period, our method reduced production time by 5,688 minutes, representing an 8.5% improvement over existing scheduling methods. This research highlights the potential of data simulation techniques to optimize scheduling for welding and metal fabrication processes, ultimately enhancing operational efficiency and the ability to meet customer delivery requirements.