The objective of this final year project was to calculate cycle times for different functions in the panel production line, to develop new solutions for different functions in the panel production line (if necessary) and to specify data transfer need between the production line and Ruukki´s own ERP. These tasks were a part of the development and acquisition of a new panel production facility designed for Alajärvi plant. The goal was to verify the functionality of solutions offered by the supplier of the new panel production line and also to guide and propose different solutions for different functions for the suppliers. The acquisition process itself will last for a few years so this project was focused mainly on the early phases of the ...