How many operators to optimize the process?

[anna_k4]

Hi,

I'm just learning Flexim. How can I optimizer numbers of oferators to the process?

I have to build process using: source, queue, processor 3x, sink and optimal numbers of operators.

All three processors carry out the same process. The operators take FlowItems from the queue, transfer to the processor, work on the processor, and finally the item to the sine. Times the objects are default.

[jeff_nordgren · Accepted solution]

@Anna K4

Sorry it has taken so long to get back to you with a response.

From the description that you have given, this is the way that I would do it. Attached is a sample model of how I would do what you have described. I have a Group of Operators (in the Toolbox) and a Group of Processors (also in the Toolbox). I defined a Process Flow variable called NumOperators. You can see that variable (and change the value) by clicking in open space on the ProcessFlow tab. It will be down toward the bottom on the right side of the screen. This is the value that you would change to select how many operators that you want active in the simulation.

I created a ProcessFlow that will use that number of operators for processing the three processors. Using ProcessFlow is probably the easiest way to keep the same operator through a number of activities.

Then I created a Dashboard that shows the activities of each operator in a Bar Chart. By looking at the bar chart, you can see what percentage each operator is spending on each activity. I'm not sure what you are looking for as the "optimal" for your situation but this should give you the answer(s) you are looking for.

If you have any problems or questions about the model, please don't hesitate to ask.

Thanks.

optimize-operators-jn1.fsm

[jeff_nordgren]

@Anna K4,

Changed the model slightly. Won't make any difference in what is described above. Just removed a couple of objects that had no functional use in the model. Here is the modified model.

optimize-operators-jn2.fsm