Keyword: simulation: applications

Found 2691 papers in total
Model decomposition speeds distribution center design
Model decomposition speeds distribution center design
1994,
Recently, in designing Hewlett-Packard’s new North American distribution center,...
A simulation analysis of ordering policies under inflationary conditions
A simulation analysis of ordering policies under inflationary conditions
1994,
In today’s competitive global economy, every business can benefit from managing...
Modelling, simulation and analysis of an automated materials handling system
Modelling, simulation and analysis of an automated materials handling system
1994,
The need to design materials handling systems optimally has grown as the cost of...
Flexible process plans: Their value in flexible automation systems
Flexible process plans: Their value in flexible automation systems
1994,
This paper defines three classes of process plan flexibility and investigates one...
Metamodels in manufacturing: A review
Metamodels in manufacturing: A review
1994,
Simulation is frequently used in design of manufacturing systems. Traditionally it is...
An integrated decision support system for FMS: Using intelligent simulation
An integrated decision support system for FMS: Using intelligent simulation
1994,
In the present study, an integrated decision support system is presented for a...
Evaluation of forecast models used for inventory control during a product’s life cycle: A simulation study
Evaluation of forecast models used for inventory control during a product’s life cycle: A simulation study
1994,
This article analyses the consequences of using different exponential smoothing models...
Coordinated versus independent inventory replenishment policies for a vendor and multiple buyers
Coordinated versus independent inventory replenishment policies for a vendor and multiple buyers
1994,
Through a series of simulation experiments the authors show that classical lot sizing...
Joint optimization of age replacement and continuous review spare provisioning policy
Joint optimization of age replacement and continuous review spare provisioning policy
1994,
A new policy for joint optimization of age replacement and spare provisioning has been...
Impact of real-time information for scheduling a car-body shop-A simulation study
Impact of real-time information for scheduling a car-body shop-A simulation study
1994,
In a system where two material flows with sequence dependency are matched, the use of...
A model to estimate service levels when a portion of the master production schedule is frozen
A model to estimate service levels when a portion of the master production schedule is frozen
1994,
An illustrative example is presented to show how freezing can affect performance of...
Reducing flow between manufacturing cells: A sensitivity analysis
Reducing flow between manufacturing cells: A sensitivity analysis
1994,
The authors evaluate the sensitivity of cellular manufacturing performance to a...
Visual interactive simulation and artificial intelligence in design of flexible manufacturing systems
Visual interactive simulation and artificial intelligence in design of flexible manufacturing systems
1994,
The design of flexible manufacturing systems is a complex decision-making process that...
A study of bottlenecks in a MRP environment using simulation
A study of bottlenecks in a MRP environment using simulation
1994,
In this paper a simulation study is described which investigates the manufacturing...
A comparison of order-release and dispatch rules for the dynamic weighted early/tardy problem
A comparison of order-release and dispatch rules for the dynamic weighted early/tardy problem
1993,
The early/tardy problem is one of the most vexing pieces of the complex production...
‘What-ifs for Royal Mail’
‘What-ifs for Royal Mail’
1994,
This article discusses the application of a simulation system to help both training...
The Netherlands National Model: A review of seven years of application
The Netherlands National Model: A review of seven years of application
1994,
Disaggregate modelling is now firmly established as a powerful and practical...
An automatic modeling approach to the strategic analysis of semiconductor fabrication facilities
An automatic modeling approach to the strategic analysis of semiconductor fabrication facilities
1993,
The authors developed a framework for analyzing semiconductor fabrication facilities...
A simulation based study of modifications to the Zionts-Wallenius algorithm for multiple objective linear programming
A simulation based study of modifications to the Zionts-Wallenius algorithm for multiple objective linear programming
1994,
The Zionts-Wallenius method for multiple objective linear programming is an...
Optimal scheduling of a flexible-duration rest period for a work group
Optimal scheduling of a flexible-duration rest period for a work group
1993,
All previous modeling research involving optimization of performance associated with...
A decision theory approach to priority dispatching for job shop scheduling
A decision theory approach to priority dispatching for job shop scheduling
1993,
Recent developments in the design of job shop scheduling systems have inspired a new...
A new method for modeling large flexible structures
A new method for modeling large flexible structures
1993,
The emergence of electronic flight-control systems into commercial aircraft designs...
Integrated simulation and optimization models for tracking indices of fixed-income securities
Integrated simulation and optimization models for tracking indices of fixed-income securities
1994,
Increasing performance pressures on fixed-income managers have led to a search for new...
Simulation modelling to assist operational management and planning in clinical laboratories
Simulation modelling to assist operational management and planning in clinical laboratories
1993,
Clinical laboratories must balance staff and equipment utilization with specimen...
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