Keyword: simulation: applications

Found 2691 papers in total
Using virtual sample generation to build up management knowledge in the early manufacturing stages
2006,
Since only few examples can be obtained in the early stages in a manufacturing system...
A new approach to modelling, control and simulation of knowledgeable manufacturing cell
2007,
The running of the knowledgeable manufacturing cell (KMC) is a typical discrete event...
Generation of production material information for a building block and simulation of block erection for process planning and scheduling in shipbuilding
2007,
At the initial process planning and scheduling stage of a ship, the generation task of...
Improvement of earliness and lateness by postponement on an automotive production line
2007,
This article takes an interest in improving the performance of a subproblem of car...
Impact of permutation enforcement when minimizing total weighted tardiness in dynamic flowshops with uncertain processing times
2007,
This paper is motivated by the problem of meeting due dates in a flowshop production...
Evaluating the supply chain performance of IT -based inter-enterprise collaboration
2007,
With the use of IT, the nature of business processes has changed from intra- to...
Simulation modeling and analysis: a collateral application and exposition of RFID technology
2007,
RFID technology provides in-depth, real-time visibility into the status of assets...
A calibration algorithm for simulation-based pricing models
2007,
Derivative pricing models require calibration to market conditions in order to...
Optimal population size and urban–rural composition of a distant, large, arid island: a model and some numerical simulations
2007,
Low population density and large distance from civilization centers generate high...
Modelling patient flow in a radiotherapy department
2007,
This paper reports the development of a simulation model of the radiotherapy...
Reorganizing the system of care surrounding laparoscopic surgery: A cost-effectiveness analysis using discrete-event simulation
2004,
Purpose. To determine the cost-effectiveness of a proposed reorganization of surgical...
A clinically based discrete-event simulation of end-stage liver disease and the organ allocation process
2005,
Background. The optimal allocation of scarce donor livers is a contentious health care...
Influence of capacity- and time-constrained intermediate storage in two-stage food production systems
2007,
In food processing, two-stage production systems with a batch processor in the first...
Discrete event modelling and simulation in systems biology
2007,
With Systems Biology, a promising new application area for modelling and simulation...
Airline overbooking with dynamic spoilage costs
2007,
We analyse the revenue potential of incorporating passengers’ willingness to pay...
Effects of clinical characteristics on successful open access scheduling
2007,
Many outpatient clinics are experimenting with open access scheduling. Under open...
Dynamic compartmental model of trends in Australian drug use
2007,
A five-state compartment model of trends in illicit drug use in Australia is...
Evaluating multiple performance measures across several dimensions at a multi-facility outpatient center
2007,
Over the past several decades healthcare delivery systems have received increased...
Predicting joint replacement waiting times
2007,
Currently, the median waiting time for total hip and knee replacement in Ontario is...
Contract costing in outsourcing enterprises: Exploring the benefits of discrete-event simulation
2007,
Outsourcing is a business strategy that has received much attention. An increase in...
Simulation of passenger vehicle order fulfilment processes
2007,
There are strong competitive pressures on high volume automotive producers to develop...
Modelling human performance within manufacturing systems design: from a theoretical towards a practical framework
2007,
Computer-based simulation is frequently used to evaluate the capabilities of proposed...
State-constrained optimal control applied to cell-cycle-specific cancer chemotherapy
2007,
In this paper, the optimal drug injection problem arising in cancer treatment by...
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