Case Study: Fujifilm achieves 338% throughput growth with SIMUL8 simulation software

FUJIFILM identifies large-scale process changes to meet a 400% rise in demand using SIMUL8

FUJIFILM Imaging Colorants (FFIC) faced a challenge when a forecasted fourfold increase in demand for its inkjet inks threatened to overwhelm its packaging operations. To meet this demand, FFIC needed to evaluate large-scale process changes and their potential return on investment without committing significant time or capital. They turned to SIMUL8 simulation software to model their production line and analyze various improvement scenarios.

Using SIMUL8, FFIC was able to quickly simulate different options, leading to a recommendation to install a new four-head semi-automated filling line. This solution, provided by SIMUL8, was projected to increase throughput by 338% within five years and boost total asset utilization by 29%. The insight from SIMUL8 enabled FFIC to make a confident strategic capital investment that was quickly approved for implementation.

Fujifilm

Eric Kurtz

Project Manager