IDENTIFYING DATA 2012_13
Subject (*) LOGISTICS AND SIMULATION OF SYSTEMS Code 20685117
Study programme
Chemical Engineering (2011)
 Cycle 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
3 Compulsory First Only annual
Language
Anglès
Department Eng. Electrònica, Elèctrica i Automàtica
Enginyeria Química
Gestió d'Empreses
Coordinator
JIMÉNEZ ESTELLER, LAUREANO
 E-mail cesar.abraldes@urv.cat
laureano.jimenez@urv.cat
Lecturers
ABRALDES BARON, CESAR
JIMÉNEZ ESTELLER, LAUREANO
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General description and relevant information Los modelos de simulación han demostrado ser útiles para evaluar el rendimiento de diferentes configuraciones y/o procedimientos de operación alternativos para sistemas logísticos complejos y sistemas de producción. Sin embargo, cuando aplicamos las técnicas de simulación para mejorar el rendimiento y competitividad de sistemas surgen varias limitaciones debido a la incapacidad de evaluar más de una fracción del inmenso rango de opciones (escenarios) disponibles. En esta asignatura se describen los enfoques para integrar métodos de evaluación (simulación) con métodos de búsqueda (optimización) basados no sólo en resultados de simulación, sino también usando la información que proporciona el modelo de simulación.

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
  Professional
  AP1 A1.1 Effectively apply knowledge of basic, scientific and technological materials pertaining to engineering.
  AP2 A1.2 Design, execute and analyze experiments related to engineering.
  AP3 A1.3 Be able to analyze and synthesize the continuous progress of products, processes, systems and services, whilst applying criteria of safety, economic viability, quality and environmental management. (G6)
  AP4 A1.4 Know how to establish and develop mathematical models by using the appropriate software in order to provide the scientific and technological basis for the design of new products, processes, systems and services and for the optimization of existing ones. (G5)
  AP6 A2.2 Conceive, project, calculate and design processes, equipment, industrial installations and services in the field of chemical engineering and related industrial sectors in terms of quality, safety, economics, the rational and efficient use of natural resources and the conservation of the environment. (G2)
  AP7 A2.3 Lead and technically and economically manage projects, installations, plants, companies and technological centres in the ambit of chemical engineering and related industrial sectors. (G3)
  AP8 A3.1 Apply knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and other natural sciences by means of study, experience, practice and critical reasoning in order to establish economically viable solutions for technical problems (I1).
  AP9 A3.2 Design and optimize products, processes, systems and services for the chemical industry on the basis of various areas of chemical engineering, including processes, transport, separation operations, and chemical, nuclear, elctrochemical and biochemical reactions engineering (I2).
  AP10 A3.3 Conceptualize engineering models and apply innovative problems solving methods and appropriate IT applications to the design, simulation, optimization and control of processes and systems (I3).
  AP11 A3.4 Be able to solve unfamiliar and ill-defined problems by taking into account all possible solutions and selecting the most innovative. (I4)
  AP12 A3.5 Lead and supervise all types of installation, process, system and service in the different industrial areas related to chemical engineering (I5).
  AP13 A3.6 Design, construct and implement methods, processes and installations for the integrated management of waste, solids, liquids and gases, whilst also taking into account the impacts and risks of these products (I6).
  AP14 A4.1 Lead and organize companies and production and service systems by applying knowledge and abilities regarding industial organization, commercial strategy, planning and logistics, mercantile and labour legislation, and financial and costs accounting (P1).
  AP15 A4.2 Lead and manage the organization of work and human resources by applying criteria regarding industrial safety, quality management, occupation risk prevention, sustainability and environmental management (P2).
  AP16 A4.3 Manage research, development and technological innovation whilst ensuring the transfer of technology and taking into account property and patent rights (P3).
Type B Code Competences Transversal
  Professional
  BP1 B1.1 Communicate and discuss proposals and conclusions in a clear and unambiguous manner in specialized and non-specialized multilingual forums (G9).
  BP2 B1.2 Adapt to changes and be able to apply new and advanced technologies and other important developments with initiative and entrepreneurial spirit. (G10)
  BP3 B2.1 Lead and define multidisciplinary teams that are able to make technical changes and address management needs in national and international contexts. (G8)
  BP4 B3.1 Work in a team with responsibilities shared among multidisciplinary, multilingual and multicultural teams.
  BP5 B4.1 Be able to learn autonomously in order to maintain and improve the competences pertaining to chemical engineering that enable continuous professional development. (G11)
  BP6 B5.1 Carry out and lead the appropriate research, design and development of engineering solutions in new or little understood areas, whilst applying criteria of creativity, originality, innovation and technology transfer. (G4)
  BP7 B5.2 Bring together knowledge, make judgements and take decisions on the basis of incomplete or limited knowledge whilst taking into account the social and ethical responsibilities of professional practice. (G7)
Type C Code Competences Nuclear
  Common
  CC1 Have an intermediate mastery of a foreign language, preferably English
  CC2 Be advanced users of the information and communication technologies
  CC3 Be able to manage information and knowledge
  CC5 Be committed to ethics and social responsibility as citizens and professionals
  CC6 Be able to define and develop their academic and professional project

Learning aims
Objectives Competences
Introducción AP1
Company's relationship with the market and other economic factors AP3
AP4
Production subsystem. simulation AP2
AP3
AP6
AP8
AP9
AP10
 BP5
BP6
BP7
 CC1
CC2
CC3
Marketing simulation subsystem AP15
 BP1
BP2
BP3
BP4
BP5
BP7
Subsystem of finance. simulation AP2
AP6
AP7
AP8
AP9
 CC1
CC2
CC3
Logística: planificación de la cadena de suministro, gestión de inventario, operaciones de servicios AP11
AP12
AP13
AP14
AP15
AP16
other Matters BP1
BP2
BP3
BP4
BP5
BP6
BP7
 CC5
CC6

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
introduction

Company's relationship with the market and other economic factors
Production subsystem. simulation
Marketing simulation subsystem
Subsystem of finance. simulation
other Matters
Logistics: Planning for supply chain, inventory management, service operations.

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours Hours outside the classroom (**) Total hours
Introductory activities
1 0 1
 
Lecture
10 10 20
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms
9 9 18
Problem solving, exercises
8 8 16
 
Personal tuition
1 0 1
 
Practical tests
1 15 16
Extended-answer tests
3 0 3
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities general aspects
Lecture theoretical issues
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms DEvelop a project
Problem solving, exercises Solve toy problem (by hand)
Personal tuition

Personalized attention
 
Personal tuition
Description
Monitoring and resolution of questions about custom development project. To resolve questions, please send an email to laureano.jimenez @ urv.cat and set a meeting (within or outside the hours set)

Assessment
  Description Weight
Practical tests develop a project and exercices 50
Others

Examen individual (nota mínima per promitjar de 3.5)

 50
 
Other comments and second exam session



Sources of information

Basic

Cómo mejorar la logística de su empresa mediante la simulación

Miquel Angel Piera Eroles
Complementary

Recommendations
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