The Growing Demand for Manufacturing Simulation in Malaysia

This paper presents the problems and issues facing manufacturing companies in Malaysia, and analyses the reasons behind the growing demand for simulation. Such a demand can be mainly attributed to the companies’ search for methods to increase productivity, the emergence of manufacturing-oriented simulation software which requires no or little programming, and the graphical capability and availability on PC. The paper also offers guidelines based on the authors’ consulting and training experience to managers and engineers who are, or will be, engaged in manufacturing simulation.