OptimSim
OptimSim is specialized in building simulation models for petfood, premix, and batch production. It offers design decision support in capital expenditure projects involving complex system design.
OptimSim Approach
Understand the problem
Listen and understand the key problem to solve. Visit factory and discuss key issues with stakeholders. Analyse existing data and determine simulation model scope.
Build the model
Build the minimum needed simulation model to answer key problem and that satifies design requirements. Iterate together until sufficient level of detail is reached.
Create scenarios
Simulate many scenarios containing hundreds of years of production using high performance computing. Generated scenario production data is written to databases for analysis.
Compare scenarios
Compare the scenarios regarding capacity, flexibility, throughput, investment and running costs.
Perform optimization
Optimization with machine learning can be applied on the scenarios to further improve system design or existing production.
Maintain digital twin
The model can be single use, to answer key questions. But it is also possible to export the model and maintain it for analysis and scheduling during system lifetime.