Per: Bruno Cunha (ARCELORMITTAL BRASIL SA), JOELI CUZZUOL (ARCELORMITTAL BRASIL SA), THIAGO DE SOUZA RIBEIRO (ARCELORMITTAL BRASIL SA), GUSTAVO MELLO (SSI - Soluções Integradas)
Abstract:
This article presents the results of the use of process simulation for the analysis of alternatives in decision-making management involving the logistics of moving slabs through the railway modal in transport between the continuous casting operating units and the storage yards of ArcelorMittal Tubarão, in addition to direct route logistics to supply the hot strip mill operation. The study began with the mapping of processes and production flows in order to identify the initial and final points for representation in the solution. An assessment was made of the production plan for continuous castings, loading and unloading of wagons, movement of full and empty compositions, the loading process, the logistical railway sections for movement, in addition to future considerations for investment in the process. The study made it possible to evaluate the productive capacity of the system, the dimensioning of the resources involved (wagons, locomotives and workforce), the bottlenecks of the process, the restrictions and the possible scenarios as an alternative to reach the desired objectives for the different production plans of the company.