This thesis deals with the use of simulation models in the production process in the brewing industry. More specifically in the final stage of beer production during bottling (filling). It is a practical application of these methods within a real brewery. The aim is to analyze the current state of the bottling line for which a basic simulation model will be created. Based on this model, several experiments will be carried out based on the nature of the planned changes to the brewery. One of the ... show full abstractThis thesis deals with the use of simulation models in the production process in the brewing industry. More specifically in the final stage of beer production during bottling (filling). It is a practical application of these methods within a real brewery. The aim is to analyze the current state of the bottling line for which a basic simulation model will be created. Based on this model, several experiments will be carried out based on the nature of the planned changes to the brewery. One of the experiments will also be to add failure rates to the individual equipment of the line. The various changes or improvements will then be analysed and evaluated in terms of the impact on the bottling line. To gain a deeper understanding of the subject, the first part of this thesis discusses the basic concepts and principles in simulation, manufacturing process and brewing. However, the focus is mainly on the second, practical part, where the simulation and its variations will be created using the simulation software SIMIO. Based on the results obtained, possible changes for better operation of the filling line will be proposed at the end. |