Industries related to sustainability and energy efficiency remain largely unaffected by
the economic recession. As such, the PVC window frame industry is a growing sector in
Greece. As in most production lines, these too can be scientifically analyzed in order to
identify weak spots and test alternative scenarios. One of the most advanced research
method to that end is computer based simulation. The present study developed a
simulation model of the main production line of the industry’s leader – Synco S.A,
which was chosen as the most representative example of a PVC window frame
production line in Greece. The main contribution of this thesis was threefold: the
accurate representation and investigation of the production line’s current situation, the
provision of answer to questions imposed by management regarding “what if”
scenarios and the proposition of an alternative production line arrangement in order to
increase production efficiency and reduce operating costs. As the main conclusion of
this study, all managerial scenarios were rejected and a rearrangement of the
workforce that would result in a 43,65% increase of the production capacity was
proposed. It is thereby evident that computer simulation can significantly benefit a
production line’s operations and the present model can be applied on production lines
across the PVC window frame and related industries.
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