Supplier Evaluation – Use Case
Verifying supplier claims on automation and equipment performance is crucial for investment decisions. Companies must evaluate cycle times, availability, and cost-effectiveness to select the best supplier solutions.
Challenges
- Uncertainty in supplier claims: How to ensure that automation equipment performs as promised?
- Optimizing key KPIs: How do different solutions impact layout utilization (sqm), throughput per hour, and total investment cost?
- Specialized vs. standard equipment: Should the company invest in fast dedicated machines or opt for multi-operation machines for flexibility?
- Requirement validation: How to set clear performance expectations before making investment decisions?
How Simulation Helps
inFACTS Studio enables companies to:
- Compare supplier solutions in a virtual environment before committing to investments.
- Validate performance of specialized vs. standard equipment to determine the best fit.
- Optimize automation solutions by analyzing different machine configurations and cycle times.
- Set clear supplier requirements for: Availability, Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), Cycle time, Quality
Expected Results
- Data-driven supplier selection ensures the best-performing solution is chosen.
- Optimized investment strategy prevents costly mistakes by validating supplier claims.
- Clear requirement specifications enhance supplier accountability and system reliability.
With inFACTS Studio, businesses can confidently compare and validate supplier solutions, optimize automation investments, and ensure equipment meets operational expectations before implementation.
