Packaging capacity analysis of a biopharmaceutical production operation

This paper discusses an application of discrete event simulation in analyzing packaging capacity at Bayer Corporation´s Berkeley, California facility. A discrete event simulation model was used to estimate output under differing employee staffing and scheduling policies, taking into consideration product and equipment requirements. This model was also used to study the effects on packaging operations due to changes in the manufacturing environment. The model and its recommendations were used to support a major business process decision