The technical-business aspects of two mid-sized manufacturing companies implementing a joint simulation model

Abstract

One identified industry need is to better understand the technical-business aspects of implementing simulation in mid-sized manufacturing companies. Considering this need, this chapter focuses on a case example where real-time simulation models from two different Finnish companies are integrated to increase customer value with respect to B2B activity. Objectives include increasing the participation of the end users and customers, examining the feasibility of using parameterized simulation models, and exploring the technical and business aspects of the joint simulation effort. The case example involves the real-time simulation models of forestry tractor and harvester crane systems.