Optimizing production schedules can lead to significant energy savings in manufacturing.
The article explores how changing production strategies can impact energy use in manufacturing. By analyzing a real case study of an automotive supplier, researchers found that adjusting production schedules and batch sizes can lead to significant energy savings without major equipment changes. Using simulation and statistical tools, they identified key equipment consuming energy and estimated energy consumption per product. The study highlights the importance of considering energy use data when making decisions about how manufacturing systems operate.