Optimization methods modeling and simulation of production systems

The use of the modelling and simulation method in improving production systems is presented. In the analysed example, two stages were distinguished: creation of the simulation model and optimization. The second stage is illustrated by the practical examples of the use of different optimization methods like the orthogonal plan of Taguchi and fuzzy control. By using simulation connected with optimization, it is possible to check almost all admissible variants of the proposed improvements comparatively quickly in order to evaluate them and to choose the best solution.