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Simulation, operations management and information systems — across industry, infrastructure and healthcare.

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MEVB Consulting has a proven track record of successfully completed projects, boasting a diverse portfolio that spans several industries. Our mission is to provide clients with innovative and intelligent solutions that yield results and, most importantly, exceed expectations.

Surgical staffing at Galliera Hospital

A scheduling system for the new Surgery Division of Galliera Hospital in Genoa.

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Surgeon utilisation
48% → 75%
Nursing shifts saved
More than123

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Logistics & infrastructure

7 projects

Urban waste logistics · SCOOTER

Development of models for the logistic analysis supporting the urban waste collection through the development of an integrated simulator with GIS (SCOOTER Project).

Methods and context

Modelling and assessment of urban space at different scales of analysis

Waste collection operations · Four projects

Development of an innovative decision support system for supporting operational management of urban wastes collecting companies (4 projects: Termoli, Comunità Montana Ingauna, PLANAGO, Eco-Net).

Methods and context

Planning and optimization of waste collection

Waste collection routes & fleet sizing

Development of an urban network optimization model for the waste collection and treatment, by considering also the extension and application to the differentiated collection with the development of algorithms aiming to the construction of the optimal path and the collection vehicle fleet dimensioning.

Methods and context

Planning and optimization of waste collection

Intermodal freight · Genoa–Alessandria

Development of an integrated simulation model for the study of the intermodal container traffic between the Port of Genoa (Terminal VTE, S.E.C.H. and Messina) and the Dry Port of Alessandria (Italy).

Methods and context

Modelling of road · port and airport traffic management systems · railway

Railway traffic · Genoa–Casella

Development of a model for the passenger railway traffic optimizing the metropolitan transportation of the Genoa – Casella line

Methods and context

Modelling of road · port and airport traffic management systems · railway

Maritime security · Orizzonte Sistemi Navali

Development of a modeling tool for supporting operations management in maritime security on behalf of Orizzonte Sistemi Navali (2 projects: Anti-Terrorism Support in Maritime Harbors, High Value Unit Patrolling)

B2B & B2C logistics · ICARO

Development and integration of logistic support systems B2B and B2C on geographic network with particular reference to the ICARO project (VA Tech/Schneider Electric).

Methods and context

Modelling and simulation of a logistical platform in order to correctly dimension areas dedicated to picking, receipt, dispatch and stocks.

Production & optimisation

6 projects

Semiconductor production · Digital Twin

Development of a simulation model in AnyLogic for a highly automated semiconductor & electronics production facility. The production line consisted of a complex intralogistics system which was simulated to optimize production flows and storage. The model also serves as a digital twin, offering a high-quality 3D visualisation of every process.

Production & stock management · FORD

Developed a decision support system based on COTS simulators for the optimization of the FORD Focus Production Line at the Hermosillo (MEXICO) Factory and the reorganization of the complex PRC/PDCs Stock Management for the North America FORD Group.

Methods and context

Process simulation

Stock management & production scheduling

Development of the applicative method and use of AI techniques (Fuzzy Logic, Neural Networks, Genetic Algorithms) for the solution of off-line and on-line problems of stock management (AMT-SGS Project) and Production Scheduling (FRINE Project Marconi Communications SPA).

Methods and context

Procurement and stocks management

Pharmaceutical production simulation

Simulation of a highly configurable production line for pharmaceutical products, including the ability to represent external facilities and switch of production units. Connection to a legacy simulation system. Optimisation of maintenance periods and production breaks.

Hydropower service logistics · Enel

Application of 6 Sigma paradigm to Enel Green Power Facilities in Northern Italy, design and implementation of a reporting platform for service logistics in hydroelectric power plant.

Methods and context

lean management · six sigma · TQM

Manufacturing simulation · Team training

Training of a simulation team and consulting services to develop highly advanced manufacturing process simulation models.

Energy, forecasting & risk

6 projects

Energy & Oil and Gas logistics

Development of an innovative methodology for modeling complex logistics systems based on Systems Dynamics and Hybrid Simulation. The methodology was applied to design and improve logistics operations in Energy and Oil&Gas sector (4 projects: ENEL, SAIPEM, Morocco and LNG-Gazifier).

Methods and context

Logistical and production simulation (DES)

Natural gas network simulation · SNAM

Simulation Support Group of SNAM Rete Gas (ENI Group Company), he is responsible for model maintenance of Natural Gas Transport Simulating tools: SIRE2000, SSDD and SILOS.

Methods and context

Modelling of decision support systems regarding modal and infrastructural choice

Energy-demand forecasting · Telecom Italia

Development of support tools for the forecast of telecommunication plant energy needs based on Neural networks (NeuralComm2 Project) and Simulation Models (LogisticGE Project) Telecom Italia SPA.

Methods and context

Logistical and production simulation (DES)

Power plant maintenance · PUMA & TARAS

Development of models of analysis for complex Power Plant maintenance with PUMA (Project for Ultimate Maintenance in Ansaldo SPA) and TARAS (Finmeccanica Group) Projects.

Methods and context

Spatial decision support systems

Hydrocarbon storage risk

Development of a continuous simulation model for the study of the risk connected to the stocking of low surface tension hydrocarbons based on Lawrence Livermore Laboratory SLABS.

Gas market nominations · AXPO

Implementation of the new AS4 Italian gas market nomination transmission for AXPO AG.

Information systems & public administration

9 projects

Bank & asset management IT · APSA

Design and supervision of the new IT System for APSA (Bank and Asset Management), The Holy See, Vatican City State.

Methods and context

Information systems planning

Process re-engineering · APSA

Process modeling and BPR for APSA (Amministrazione del Patrimonio della Sede Apostolica), The Holy See, Vatican City State.

Methods and context

Processes re-engineering (BPR)

IT working group · Holy See

IT Working Group Committee, The Holy See, Vatican City State.

Methods and context

Management consulting in procurement of information systems

Video capture systems · Urban buses

Design and implementation of information management systems for supporting distributed video capturing over urban bus event recorder, Kolimat USA and Octocam (Octo Telematics Group).

Methods and context

Design and planning of information solutions

Video event recording · Octocam

Implementation of new processes for Octocam srl in Rome, VEDR (Video Event Recording Systems).

Methods and context

Simplification of processes in view of value

Distributed simulation · Swarm agents

Development of Multi-agent systems based on the Swarm Intelligence techniques applied to the simulation of complex systems by carrying out a Mobile Agent-based distributed simulation system implemented in JINI™ Technology (Swarm Simulation Agent Project).

Gas propagation in waste-site reclamation

Development of a gaseous mixture propagation in porous means applied to the study of the USW dumping reclamation (Florence Municipality).

Onboard human behaviour · CETENA / FINCANTIERI

Development of the human behavior simulation models for the planning requirement definition of onboard (Project in cooperation with CETENA/FINCANTIERI)

IT project advisory · APSA

Consultant for the Holy See (Vatican City) supporting APSA (Amministrazione del Patrimonio della Sede Apostolica) President in development of IT Projects, The Holy See, Vatican City State.

Methods and context

Management consulting in starting information systems

Healthcare & clinical operations

2 projects

Surgical staffing · Galliera Hospital

Development of a Scheduling System for the new Surgery Division of Galliera Hospital in Genoa resulting in an improvement on the utilization of surgeons from 48% to 75% and a saving of more than 123 nursing shifts.

Methods and context

Scheduling

Clinical laboratory · Gaslini Hospital

Development of a model to support Operations Management in the Clinical Laboratory of Gaslini Pediatric Hospital in Genoa.

Methods and context

Definition of organizational models

Projects we did in cooperation

In cooperation with DIP Consortium AG

Zug, Switzerland Entwicklung Innovativer Projekte Harbor and sea logistics cost-effective training simulators: RTG, RMG, Transtainers, Reachstacker, Bulk Loader, Forklift (container, coils, etc.), MHC, Straddle Carrier and many more.

  • Development of the sales profile analysis model for the large-scale retail trade sector aimed to the detection of the abnormal events following the sale promotion (DICOSAP Project).
  • Development of an immersive distributed simulation infrastructure HLA for the support to training of port operators (SITRANET Project).
  • Development of an immersive distributed simulation infrastructure HLA for the support to training of maritime operators (RESET Project).
  • Responsible for SAP R/3 QM Support Group in APTAR Pharmaceutical Company in cooperation with HP Consulting/Waystech.
  • Implementation of the new port 3D VR training platform (Quay Crane, Mobile Harbor Crane and Straddle Carrier), Port and Training Institute, Alexandria, Egypt.

In cooperation with AnyLogic Europe

Avon-Fontainebleau, France Simulation software The AnyLogic Company is a leading provider of dynamic simulation tools, technologies and consulting services for business applications. The AnyLogic Company designs, develops and markets AnyLogic – the first and only tool that brings together System Dynamics, Process-centric (Discrete Event), and Agent Based methods within one modeling language and one model development environment.

  • Development of a simulation suite for Supply Chain Risk Management for AXA Matrix Risk Consultants, Paris, France.

In cooperation with Iso Sistemi S.r.l.

Genoa, Italy INNOVARE. PER CRESCERE Iso Sistemi, founded in 1996, is based in Genoa and works all over the world in the areas of Information Technology and Industrial Automation. Iso Sistemi provides IT applications and automation systems, supplies management consulting services, technological support, business intelligence systems, control models, plant simulations and support with commissioning of complex plants.

  • Development of a simulation platform for improving the productivity of steel manufacturing plants: Severstal-Lucchini Piombino (Blast Furnace, LD, LF, VOD, CCO Plants).
  • Development of a simulation platform for improving the productivity of steel manufacturing plants: Severstal Ascometal-Lucchini Fos-sur-Mer (Scrap Yard, EAF, LF, VOD, Ingots molding).
  • Development of a simulation tool for supporting operations management in steel steckel mill rolling industries: Met-Invest Valsider Verona.
  • Development of a simulation tool for supporting operations management in steel quarto rolling industries: Malacalza Trametal.
  • Development of a simulation tool for supporting operations management in steel rolling steckel-mill industries: Baosteel Ferrania.
  • Development of a simulation tool for supporting operations management in steel pipe rolling industries: Lucchini-Piombino.
  • Development of a simulation based platform for supporting rapid prototyping of complex steel manufacturing plants: Danieli Udine, Danieli Iskenderun.
  • Development of an innovative platform for supporting maintenance operation management in highway management companies: Tecnositaf A32 Bardonecchia, Aitek Autostrade.
  • Development of innovative platform for simulating human behavior during escapes after major tunnel fires: Autostrada A32 Torino-Bardonecchia.
  • Development of a decision support system for supporting logistical analysis for Department Store new designs: COOP Liguria (2 projects: Savona and Sestri Ponente Sites).
  • Development of a Forecast Tool able to support Energy Market Trading Operations, the tool is currently in use in Swiss Company EGL AG.
  • Development of the new IBM Cognos 8 Budgetary Systems in Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù, Rome.
  • Development of a scheduling suite for plates thermal treatment for NLMK steel manufacturing plant, NLMK Moscow.
  • Development of on-line/real-time energy load forecasting system for NLMK steel melt shop (EAF, LF and Rolling), NLMK Moscow.
  • Design of new Rolling Mill Scheduling System for NLMK Steel manufacturing Plant.
  • Development of an On-Line/Real Time Simulation control for supporting operation management in process industries, project funded by Regional Government of more than €300,000.