Aachen, March 3rd,  2009

Simulation study with SyncroTESS uncovers significant savings potentials

In order to determine the minimum necessary transport resources for a new carcass hall that is currently being planned, INFORM was commissioned by a major German car manufacturer to carry out a simulation study using the simulation mode of the transport optimisation system SyncroTESS.

The simulation took into account all stacker transports in the new hall including the full and empty container transports to the belt with reference to various delivery types. Several scenarios with a variety of transport strategies were investigated and compared with one another. The results were analysed at the end of the study and significant savings potentials determined through the use of the SyncroTESS transport management system in the new hall.

In comparison to the standard planning procedure of the car manufacturer to the determination of necessary transport resources savings of 18% could be shown. The costs for the system introduction as well as additional security buffers for the duration of contract were already considered in this calculation.

The SyncroTESS system has already been in successful use in the automotive industry for many years.

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