Keyword: simulation: applications

Found 2691 papers in total
Combining knowledge-based systems and simulation to solve rescheduling problems
Combining knowledge-based systems and simulation to solve rescheduling problems
1996,
Knowledge-based systems can help to enlarge the application range for simulation....
Optimal allocation of arrivals to a collection of parallel workstations
Optimal allocation of arrivals to a collection of parallel workstations
1997,
Presents a model that minimizes an aggregate measure of waiting times and queue...
The effects of purchased parts commonality on manufacturing lead time
The effects of purchased parts commonality on manufacturing lead time
1997,
Manufacturing managers as well as researchers suggest that reducing manufacturing lead...
Dynamic simulation modelling for lean logistics
Dynamic simulation modelling for lean logistics
1997,
The Law of Industrial Dynamics ensures that if a production control system can amplify...
A continuous-flow model for production networks with finite buffers, unreliable machines, and multiple products
A continuous-flow model for production networks with finite buffers, unreliable machines, and multiple products
1997,
This paper presents a flow approximation of production networks with finite buffers...
Factors affecting performance of period batch control systems in cellular manufacturing
Factors affecting performance of period batch control systems in cellular manufacturing
1997,
This paper critically evaluates the design and operation of period batch control...
Design of serial production systems using discrete event simulation and nonconvex programming techniques
Design of serial production systems using discrete event simulation and nonconvex programming techniques
1997,
Efficient techniques for discrete event simulation and sensitivity analysis of...
Control policy simulation based on machine age in a failure prone one-machine, one-product manufacturing system
Control policy simulation based on machine age in a failure prone one-machine, one-product manufacturing system
1997,
This paper deals with the production planning problem of a flexible manufacturing...
Trade-off between maximizing throughput rate and minimizing system time in kanban systems
Trade-off between maximizing throughput rate and minimizing system time in kanban systems
1997,
Investigates the trade-off between the average throughput rate and the average systems...
Impact of short-term variations in demand on opportunity costs in a just-in-time kanban system
Impact of short-term variations in demand on opportunity costs in a just-in-time kanban system
1996,
In this article, the relationship between work-in-process (WIP) inventory and...
A new shop-based and predictive scheduling heuristic for cellular manufacturing
A new shop-based and predictive scheduling heuristic for cellular manufacturing
1997,
In this paper we develop a new efficiency-oriented subfamily queue selection heuristic...
Managing batch processors to reduce lead time in a semiconductor packaging line
Managing batch processors to reduce lead time in a semiconductor packaging line
1997,
In this paper we study a semiconductor packaging line at IBM Bromont. At the line,...
Order review/release and lot splitting in drum-buffer-rope
Order review/release and lot splitting in drum-buffer-rope
1997,
The drum-buffer-rope (DBR) planning and control system is relatively new in the...
Integrating the planning and scheduling systems in a job shop
Integrating the planning and scheduling systems in a job shop
1996,
This article is an examination of work-load smoothing and due-date assignment...
A decision analysis model for comparing drilling well completion techniques
A decision analysis model for comparing drilling well completion techniques
1997,
Oil and gas companies continually face decisions on the outlay of capital. One such...
Analysis in manufacturing systems simulation – a case-study
Analysis in manufacturing systems simulation – a case-study
1994,
A case study of the transition of an electronics assembly manufacturing system from a...
Interval coverage in multiclass queues using batch mean estimates
Interval coverage in multiclass queues using batch mean estimates
1996,
We investigate the fixed, sample-size, batch-mean procedure for creating confidence...
Utilizing simulation to develop economic equipment selection and sampling plans for integrated circuit manufacturing
Utilizing simulation to develop economic equipment selection and sampling plans for integrated circuit manufacturing
1997,
This article presents a Monte Carlo simulation model for designing and selecting...
Simulation analysis of maintenance policies in just-in-time production systems
Simulation analysis of maintenance policies in just-in-time production systems
1997,
Presents a simulation model and the results on the effects of different maintenance...
Modeling for litigation: Mixing qualitative and quantitative approaches
Modeling for litigation: Mixing qualitative and quantitative approaches
1997,
A contractor to the channel tunnel project instigated litigation to claim for the...
Assessing the influence of initial conditions in a simulation model of the seismic process of occurrences in the Iberian Peninsula
Assessing the influence of initial conditions in a simulation model of the seismic process of occurrences in the Iberian Peninsula
1997,
In this paper we present an analysis of the initial conditions of a seismic simulation...
Evaluating new weapon systems technology: The Javelin versus the Dragon
Evaluating new weapon systems technology: The Javelin versus the Dragon
1997,
To achieve its missions, the US Army needs to take advantage of improvements in...
Increasing the operational efficiency of container terminals in Australia
Increasing the operational efficiency of container terminals in Australia
1997,
This paper discusses the major factors influencing the transfer efficiency of rail...
An evaluation of order release strategies in a remanufacturing environment
An evaluation of order release strategies in a remanufacturing environment
1997,
Remanufacturing is a process by which worn-out products are restored to like new...
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