@inproceedings{GalkaSchmid, author = {Galka, Stefan and Schmid, Florian}, title = {Initialization of Simulation-Based Digital Twins for Internal Transport Systems}, series = {IFAC-PapersOnLine}, volume = {58}, booktitle = {IFAC-PapersOnLine}, number = {19}, editor = {Schlund, Sebastian and Ansari, Fazel}, address = {Wien}, organization = {International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC)}, issn = {2405-8963}, doi = {10.1016/j.ifacol.2024.09.127}, pages = {1084 -- 1089}, abstract = {To support operational decisions using simulation-based digital twins, it is crucial to synchronize the simulation model quickly and accurately with the load state in the real system. This minimizes the typical transient behavior of material flow simulations to a short period of time. This paper presents a concept for initializing a simulation model using the example of a distribution center that uses SAP EWM as a warehouse management system. As part of a study, the influence of the presented initialization concept on the simulation models' transient behavior is investigated. The simulation model used as a reference is in an 'empty' load state at the beginning of the simulation. The study results indicate that the proposed approach can significantly shorten the transient behavior.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Galka, author = {Galka, Stefan}, title = {Reducing Transient Behavior in Simulation-Based Digital Twins: A Novel Initialization Approach for Order Picking Systems}, series = {2024 Winter Simulation Conference (WSC), 15-18 December 2024, Orlando, FL, USA}, booktitle = {2024 Winter Simulation Conference (WSC), 15-18 December 2024, Orlando, FL, USA}, publisher = {IEEE}, isbn = {979-8-3315-3420-2}, doi = {10.1109/WSC63780.2024.10838961}, pages = {1434 -- 1445}, abstract = {In the context of facilitating operational decision-making through simulation-based digital twins, precise and expeditious synchronization of simulation models with real-system load states is paramount. Such synchronization serves to attenuate the typical transient behavior observed in material flow simulation, confining it to a brief temporal window. This paper delineates a novel conceptual framework for initializing simulation models, illustrated through an exemplar of an order picking system integrated with SAP Extended Warehouse Management as its warehouse and operation management system. Through empirical inquiry, the ramifications of the proposed initialization framework on simulation model transient behavior are scrutinized. Notably, the reference simulation model commences in a state of 'empty' load. The findings of this study evince that the proposed approach yields a significant improvement in transient behavior.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchuheggerArmbrusterGalka, author = {Schuhegger, Lukas and Armbruster, Thomas and Galka, Stefan}, title = {Factory Data Model for Planning Variant Sequences, Expansion Stages and Reconfigurations}, series = {IFAC-PapersOnLine}, volume = {56}, booktitle = {IFAC-PapersOnLine}, number = {2}, publisher = {IFAC / Elsevier}, doi = {10.1016/j.ifacol.2023.10.1573}, pages = {227 -- 232}, abstract = {A factory has to adapt to a future production program and increasing volumes. The planning of new factories must therefore already take expansion stages and reconfigurations into account. This leads to an increase in the complexity of planning, as different variants have to be planned and put into a chronologically reasonable and cost-optimized sequence. A factory data model that covers expansion stages manages the planning data amount and reduces complexity. Based on existing models from the literature, a factory data model was developed and modeled in the Unified Modeling Language standard. The factory data model shows which classes are interdependent and how planning results are stored reusable for other variants. An example is used to explain the developed factory data model and highlighting its advantages. The aim is to enable factory planners to document variant sequences and expansion stages in a comprehensible way, which supports the interdisciplinarity of factory planning projects.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{RolfReggelinLangetal., author = {Rolf, Benjamin and Reggelin, Tobias and Lang, Sebastian and Galka, Stefan}, title = {Developing a Decision Support System for Integrated Decision-Making in Purchasing and Scheduling under Lead Time Uncertainty}, series = {Proceedings of the 55th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS55): January 3-7, 2022, Maui, Hawaii, USA}, volume = {2022}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 55th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS55): January 3-7, 2022, Maui, Hawaii, USA}, doi = {10.24251/HICSS.2022.247}, pages = {1964 -- 1973}, abstract = {Decision-making in supply chain management is complex because of the relations between planning tasks from different stages and planning levels. Uncertainties such as unpredictable supplier lead times and supply chain disruptions further complicate decision-making. Considering the case study of a company in printed circuit board assembly, a three-level concept is proposed that includes a decision support system. The global single-source supply network is characterized by highly variable lead times. Hence, the company maintains high inventory levels to prevent running out of stock. The decision support system considers the purchasing and scheduling decision problems in an integrated way. The prototypical implementation of the purchasing algorithm uses a genetic algorithm that recommends reorder days and order quantities using a simulation model. In addition, it evaluates the risks of the recommended solution by calculating the probability of stockouts for each order cycle.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{KaukeFottnerGalka, author = {Kauke, Dirk and Fottner, Johannes and Galka, Stefan}, title = {Digital Twins in Order Picking Systems for Operational Decision Support}, series = {Proceedings of the 54th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS): 2021 Hawaii, USA}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 54th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS): 2021 Hawaii, USA}, publisher = {University of Hawai'i at Manoa Hamilton Library}, address = {Honolulu, HI}, isbn = {978-0-9981331-4-0}, doi = {10.24251/HICSS.2021.200}, pages = {1655 -- 1664}, abstract = {Digital twins are arousing great interest in both science and industry. There are a large number of papers that demonstrate and evaluate the potential of Digital Twins in different application areas. However, it must be noted that there is still no uniform definition of Digital Twins. This paper first examines the concept of Digital Twins and highlight how they differ in level, compared with other digital models. The focus of this paper lies in the conceptual development of a digital twin in order picking systems. The described approach in the paper aims at supporting the operational control in order picking systems. Both the architectural structure and the functions, e.g. the simulation, are described in detail. Overall, this thesis shows the benefits of Digital Twins. However, some functional extensions are still needed before the full potential can be achieved.}, language = {en} } @incollection{FottnerGalkaHabenichtetal., author = {Fottner, Johannes and Galka, Stefan and Habenicht, Sebastian and Klenk, Eva Marianne and Meinhardt, Ingolf and Schmidt, Thorsten}, title = {Gestaltungsprinzipien f{\"u}r innerbetriebliche Fahrzeugsysteme}, series = {Planung von innerbetrieblichen Transportsystemen}, booktitle = {Planung von innerbetrieblichen Transportsystemen}, editor = {Fottner, Johannes and Galka, Stefan and Habenicht, Sebastian and Klenk, Eva Marianne and Meinhardt, Ingolf and Schmidt, Thorsten}, edition = {First Online: 07 May 2022}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin, Heidelberg}, isbn = {978-3-662-63972-6}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-662-63973-3_3}, pages = {67 -- 76}, abstract = {Bei der Planung von innerbetrieblichen Transportsystemen besteht die Aufgabe darin, Transportsysteme so zu gestalten und zu dimensionieren, dass Unternehmensziele unter Ber{\"u}cksichtigung gegebener Rahmenbedingungen m{\"o}glichst ideal erf{\"u}llt werden. Ob ein geplantes System schlussendlich den an die L{\"o}sung gestellten Zielen gerecht wird und wie gut es "funktioniert", ergibt sich aus dem Zusammenspiel der in Kap. 2 beschriebenen Systemelemente. Da sich Ziele und Rahmenbedingungen je nach konkretem Einsatzfall unterscheiden und sich daraus unterschiedliche Anforderungen an Transportsysteme ergeben, m{\"u}ssen die Systembausteine in geeigneter Kombination ausgestaltet und dimensioniert werden. Ans{\"a}tze daf{\"u}r werden in Kap. 5 ausf{\"u}hrlich vorgestellt.}, language = {de} } @book{LiebKlenkGalkaetal., author = {Lieb, Christian and Klenk, Eva Marianne and Galka, Stefan and Keuntje, Christopher}, title = {Einsatz von Routenzugsystemen zur Produktionsversorgung : Studie zu Planung Steuerung und Betrieb}, publisher = {fml - Lehrstuhl f{\"u}r F{\"o}rdertechnik Materialfluß Logistik Technische Universit{\"a}t M{\"u}nchen}, address = {Garching b. M{\"u}nchen}, isbn = {978-3-941702-79-0}, language = {de} } @article{Galka, author = {Galka, Stefan}, title = {Tipps zur Absicherung der Investitionsentscheidung in ein Autostore-System}, series = {F{\"o}rdern + Heben}, journal = {F{\"o}rdern + Heben}, number = {1-2}, publisher = {Vereinigte Fachverlage GmbH}, address = {Mainz}, pages = {12 -- 14}, language = {de} } @article{GalkaFollathBross, author = {Galka, Stefan and Follath, Alexander and Bross, Florian}, title = {Vorgehensmodell zur Erstellung Digitaler Zwillinge f{\"u}r Produktion und Logistik}, series = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r wirtschaftlichen Fabrikbetrieb}, volume = {117}, journal = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r wirtschaftlichen Fabrikbetrieb}, number = {11}, editor = {Bauer, Wilhelm and Volk, Wolfram and Z{\"a}h, Michael}, publisher = {De Gruyter}, address = {Berlin}, doi = {10.1515/zwf-2022-1127}, pages = {691 -- 696}, abstract = {Der Digitale Zwilling (DZ) ist ein wichtiger Bestandteil der Industrie 4.0 und erm{\"o}glicht Anwendungen wie Predictive Maintenance, virtuelles Prototyping oder die Steuerung von Produktions- und Logistikprozessen. Herausforderungen bei der Entwicklung des Digitalen Zwillings entstehen durch fehlende Struktur und Standards. Mit diesem Beitrag soll ein Vorgehensmodell f{\"u}r die Erstellung eines Digitalen Zwillings im Bereich der Produktion und Logistik aufgezeigt werden. Das Vorgehensmodell hilft bei der Einordnung, f{\"u}r welche Anwendungsf{\"a}lle ein Digitaler Zwilling entwickelt werden kann, welche Schritte bei einer Umsetzung erfolgen m{\"u}ssen, und gibt einen {\"U}berblick {\"u}ber die Voraussetzungen und Komplexit{\"a}t bei der Entwicklung. Das zentrale Element bildet dabei die zielgerichtete Aufbereitung und Analyse der zugrunde liegenden Daten mittels des in der Industrie etablierten Vorgehensmodell CRISP-DM.}, language = {de} } @article{Galka, author = {Galka, Stefan}, title = {Operating strategies for in-plant milk-run systems}, series = {IFAC-Papers OnLine}, volume = {48}, journal = {IFAC-Papers OnLine}, number = {3}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Frankfurt}, doi = {10.1016/j.ifacol.2015.06.361}, pages = {1882 -- 1887}, abstract = {In-plant milk-run systems are transportation systems, where materials are delivered from a central storage area to several points of use on defined routes and in short intervals. Milk-run systems generally enable frequent deliveries in smaller lot sizes with short lead times and low inventory at the points of use. In real milk-run systems, the number of deliveries per interval varies due to, e.g., variations in the production program. To enable efficient and stable milk-run system operations, these systems therefore must be able to cope with peaks in the number of deliveries. We develop different strategies for handling these delivery peaks and evaluate them with respect to delivery cost, lead time and service level using real material consumption data from two large companies from the automotive industry.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{GalkaKlenkGuenthner, author = {Galka, Stefan and Klenk, Eva Marianne and G{\"u}nthner, Willibald A.}, title = {Planning of production supermarkets for production supply}, series = {Proceedings of 2013 IEEE International Conference on Service Operations and Logistics, and Informatics, 28-30 July 2013, Dongguan, China}, booktitle = {Proceedings of 2013 IEEE International Conference on Service Operations and Logistics, and Informatics, 28-30 July 2013, Dongguan, China}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Piscataway, NJ}, isbn = {978-1-4799-0530-0}, doi = {10.1109/SOLI.2013.6611458}, pages = {456 -- 461}, abstract = {Production supermarkets are a system to ensure high-frequency, demand-oriented, in-plant production supply with low lot sizes. The paper presents methods to design and dimension these systems using qualitative design criteria and quantitative approaches based on well-known analytical methods for conventional order picking systems. The methods help to design layout, provision type and path strategy and to derive space consumption and the number of supermarket employees required to fulfill a defined demand.}, language = {de} } @article{GalkaKlenkGuenthner, author = {Galka, Stefan and Klenk, Eva Marianne and G{\"u}nthner, Willibald A.}, title = {Potenziale einer flexiblen Routenzugsteuerung: Strategien zum besseren Umgang mit schwankenden Transportbedarfen}, series = {Zeitschrift fuer Wirtschaftlichen Fabrikbetrieb : ZWF}, volume = {110}, journal = {Zeitschrift fuer Wirtschaftlichen Fabrikbetrieb : ZWF}, number = {12}, publisher = {de Gruyter}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {2511-0896}, doi = {10.3139/104.111444}, pages = {805 -- 809}, language = {de} } @incollection{Galka, author = {Galka, Stefan}, title = {Planung und Auswahl von Kommissioniersystemen}, series = {MTM in einer globalisierten Wirtschaft : Arbeitsprozesse systematisch gestalten und optimieren}, booktitle = {MTM in einer globalisierten Wirtschaft : Arbeitsprozesse systematisch gestalten und optimieren}, editor = {Britzke, Bernd}, publisher = {mi-Wirtschaftsbuch Finanzbuch-Verl.}, address = {M{\"u}nchen}, isbn = {978-3-86880-091-3}, pages = {201 -- 220}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{ReggelinGalkaStrassburgeretal., author = {Reggelin, Tobias and Galka, Stefan and Strassburger, Steffen and Lang, Sebastian}, title = {Introduction to the Minitrack "Simulation Modeling and Digital Twins for Decision Making in the Age of Industry 4.0"}, series = {Proceedings of the 56th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS), January 3-6, 2023, Lahaina, Hawaii}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 56th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS), January 3-6, 2023, Lahaina, Hawaii}, publisher = {ScholarSpace}, doi = {10.24251/HICSS.2023.179}, pages = {1436 -- 1437}, abstract = {The minitrack contains contributions with a focus on simulation modeling and digital twins and decision making in the context of Industry 4.0. The use of simulation models and digital twins is manifold, from planning to virtual commission and real-time operational decision support. Cyber-physical systems integrate the real world and the virtual world to enable decision making in the age of Industry 4.0. For example, customer decisions and supply disruptions which directly influence manufacturing and logistics systems require immediate decisions. Thus, models must have the capability to support decision making in manufacturing as well as in internal and external logistics in real-time. Methods include discrete-event simulation, discrete-rate simulation, hybrid simulation, system dynamics simulation, the combination of simulation modeling with machine learning or optimization heuristics, prescriptive analytics, and adaptive systems. Furthermore, this minitrack addresses simulation education and simulation models used for education and training in manufacturing and logistics.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{GalkaMeissnerObermeir, author = {Galka, Stefan and Meißner, Sebastian and Obermeir, Theresia}, title = {Digitale Zwillinge f{\"u}r die Steuerung innerbetrieblicher Transportsysteme}, series = {32. Deutscher Materialfluss-Kongress 2025, Garching bei M{\"u}nchen, 20.-21.3.2025}, booktitle = {32. Deutscher Materialfluss-Kongress 2025, Garching bei M{\"u}nchen, 20.-21.3.2025}, editor = {Fottner, Johannes}, publisher = {VDI-Verlag}, pages = {6}, abstract = {Im Rahmen des Forschungsprojektes "Digitale(r) Zwillinge zur dynamischen Simulation f{\"u}r die Planung und Steuerung innerbetrieblicher Transportsysteme im Rahmen der digitalen Fabrik" (TwInTraSys) wurde ein simulationsbasierter Digitaler Zwilling zur vorausschauenden Entscheidungsunterst{\"u}tzung im operativen Betrieb von innerbetrieblichen Transportsystemen entwickelt. Das Konzept wurde demonstratorisch umgesetzt und bei verschiedenen Anwendungsunternehmen getestet und validiert. Im Folgenden werden die Einsatzm{\"o}glichkeiten im Zentrallager der Firma HiPP am Beispiel einer Ressourceneinsatzplanung dargestellt.}, language = {de} } @article{StaabKlenkGalkaetal., author = {Staab, T. and Klenk, Eva Marianne and Galka, Stefan and G{\"u}nthner, Willibald A.}, title = {Efficiency in in-plant milk-run systems - The influence of routing strategies on system utilization and process stability}, series = {Journal of Simulation}, volume = {10}, journal = {Journal of Simulation}, number = {2}, publisher = {Taylor \& Francis}, address = {Abingdon}, issn = {1747-7786}, doi = {10.1057/jos.2015.6}, pages = {137 -- 143}, abstract = {In-plant milk-run systems represent transportation systems, where materials are delivered from a central storage area to several points of use on fixed routes and in short and defined intervals. Milk-run systems generally enable frequent deliveries in low lot sizes with short lead times and low inventories at the points of use. Thus, stable and reliable system operation is crucial to avoid delays and material shortages. In industrial practice, milk-run trains usually share resources, for example, loading areas and technology and use the same tracks, leading to dependencies between routes and possible traffic jams and blockages, which significantly affect cycle times and may lead to instabilities in the system. We present a simulation model to analyse in-plant milk-run systems with a focus on typical traffic situations. We describe its application to a large industrial case study in detail and derive recommendations for designing routes with low risk of delays.}, language = {en} } @article{SchuheggerKaraGalkaetal., author = {Schuhegger, Lukas and Kara, Sinan and Galka, Stefan and D{\"u}nnweber, Jan and Meißner, Sebastian}, title = {Umzugsplanung mit Fabrikdatenmodellen und Virtual Reality}, series = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r wirtschaftlichen Fabrikbetrieb}, volume = {119}, journal = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r wirtschaftlichen Fabrikbetrieb}, number = {11}, publisher = {de Gruyter}, issn = {2511-0896}, doi = {10.1515/zwf-2024-1154}, pages = {799 -- 804}, abstract = {Angesichts eines dynamischen industriellen Umfelds m{\"u}ssen produzierende Unternehmen flexibel bleiben und sich kontinuierlich anpassen, um ihre Wettbewerbsf{\"a}higkeit zu erhalten. Eine effektive Planung von Restrukturierungen in Produktionssystemen, oft als Umzugsplanung bezeichnet, ist entscheidend, um Verz{\"o}gerungen zu vermeiden und Stillstandszeiten zu minimieren. Die Identifikation von Umzugsf{\"a}llen, welche den Umfang umzuziehender Ressourcen wie Maschinen, Anlagen, Ausr{\"u}stungen und Arbeitspl{\"a}tzen beschreiben und die Definition zugeh{\"o}riger Aufgaben sind essenzielle Schritte der Umzugsplanung. Dieser Beitrag stellt eine Vorgehensweise zur Bestimmung von Umzugsf{\"a}llen mittels eines Fabrikdatenmodells vor, erg{\"a}nzt durch eine Visualisierung in Virtual Reality, um Planende bei der Umzugsplanung zu unterst{\"u}tzen.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{MarinkovicGalkaMeissner, author = {Marinkovic, Minja and Galka, Stefan and Meißner, Sebastian}, title = {Digital Twins for Internal Transport Systems: Use Cases, Functions, and System Architecture}, series = {Proceedings of the 56th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences: January 3-6, 2023, Maui, Hawaii, USA}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 56th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences: January 3-6, 2023, Maui, Hawaii, USA}, publisher = {University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa}, address = {Honolulu, HI}, isbn = {978-0-9981331-6-4}, pages = {1195 -- 1204}, abstract = {Internal transport systems are an essential part of intralogistics in production and distribution facilities. These are characterized by a variety of technologies as well as a multitude of interactions with other processes, such as warehouse, picking, and production processes. Therefore, resource planning and control of these systems is complex, especially for discontinuous conveyors. In this task, users can be supported by Digital Twins for decision-making, as they are suitable for investigating both future system states and possible actions. However, relevant use cases that are generally applicable across sectors as well as a generic system architecture for Digital Twins for resource planning and process control of in-plant transport systems have not yet been sufficiently investigated. In this paper, use cases are presented, relevant functions defined, and, finally, a generic functional and a logical reference architecture described. This is conducted with the design science in information systems research method together with a Systems Engineering approach. The use cases are determined at industrial partners of the research project TwInTraSys, which explores Digital Twins for the planning and control of internal transport systems. They are generalized and, thus, also applicable to other production and distribution facilities in different sectors. Further, the reference architecture can provide a basis for the successful implementation of the Digital Twin.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchmidGalkaMarinkovicetal., author = {Schmid, Florian and Galka, Stefan and Marinkovic, Minja and Meißner, Sebastian}, title = {Simulationsbasierte Untersuchung von Abstraktionsgraden im Kontext Digitaler Zwillinge f{\"u}r innerbetriebliche Transportsysteme}, series = {Tagungsband 20. ASIM-Fachtagung Simulation in Produktion und Logistik, Ilmenau, 13. - 15. September 2023}, booktitle = {Tagungsband 20. ASIM-Fachtagung Simulation in Produktion und Logistik, Ilmenau, 13. - 15. September 2023}, editor = {Bergmann, S{\"o}ren and Feldkamp, Niclas and Souren, Rainer and Straßburger, Steffen}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Ilmenau}, address = {Ilmenau}, isbn = {978-3-86360-276-5}, doi = {10.22032/DBT.57794}, pages = {135 -- 144}, abstract = {Current challenges in the planning and control of internal logistics systems are based on permanent changes in the requirements on the system, e.g., due to fluctuating order numbers or changes in their structure. For the representation and planning of in-house logistics processes, digital twins offer the possibility to verify different operational decisions such as predictive workforce scheduling. In this context, the quality of the results and their in-time presentation plays a decisive role. However, both target criteria are influenced by the detail-level of the digital representation. Based on a case study, this paper investigates the influence of the level of detail on the simulation runtime and result divergence to provide an evaluation for detail levels in the modelling of intralogistic transport systems.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{GalkaSchmidGrasseretal., author = {Galka, Stefan and Schmid, Florian and Grasser, Dominik and Hohm, Jonathan and Stauber, Stephan and Meißner, Sebastian}, title = {Integration eines SAP-Transportleitsystem in eine Simulationsumgebung zur Unterst{\"u}tzung von Entscheidungen im operativen Betrieb}, series = {Tagungsband 20. ASIM-Fachtagung Simulation in Produktion und Logistik, Ilmenau, 13. - 15. September 2023}, booktitle = {Tagungsband 20. ASIM-Fachtagung Simulation in Produktion und Logistik, Ilmenau, 13. - 15. September 2023}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Ilmenau}, address = {ILmenau}, isbn = {978-3-86360-276-5}, doi = {10.22032/DBT.57813}, pages = {281 -- 291}, abstract = {Digital twins enable the digital representation of physical systems and provide comprehensive modelling and analysis capabilities. An online data exchange between the Digital twin and SAP is feasible, through integration of a transport control systems (SAP) via RESTful API. This interface allows decision making in resource allocation and furthermore the adaptation of the digital model if the real system changes. Despite the associated challenges in terms of data synchronisation, the integration has benefits such as a reduction in modelling effort and an increase in the lifetime of the digital twin. In the context of this work, the design of the interface between the simulation software and a SAP transport control system via RESTful API is described.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{GalkaWeigert, author = {Galka, Stefan and Weigert, Alexander}, title = {Systematik zur planungsbegleitenden Simulation bei der Konzeptplanung von Produktionssystemen - ein Anwendungsfall aus der Elektrolysestack-Produktion}, series = {Simulation in Produktion und Logistik 2025}, booktitle = {Simulation in Produktion und Logistik 2025}, editor = {Schmidt, Thorsten and K{\"u}hn, Mathias and Rank, Sebastian}, publisher = {Technische Universit{\"a}t Dresden, Professur f{\"u}r Technische Logistik}, address = {Dresden}, isbn = {978-3-86780-806-4}, doi = {10.25368/2025.278}, pages = {45-1 -- 45-10}, abstract = {Simulation can support early-stage production system planning by enabling efficient evaluation of concept variants. However, detailed models are often impractical in concept phases due to limited data and high modelling effort. This paper presents a structured three-stage simulation approach for supporting the concept planning of water electrolyzer stack production systems . The approach leverages automatic model generation from formal process descriptions and gradually increases model detail across stages, carried out through a custom-developed simulation framework. This enables early validation of the throughput capability, resource planning, and the analysis of stochastically occurring technical malfunction. The method aims to reduce planning time while improving decision quality.}, language = {de} }