Data-driven generic simulators for Flexible Manufacturing Systems

Data-driven generic simulators for Flexible Manufacturing Systems

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Article ID: iaor1992374
Country: United Kingdom
Volume: 29
Issue: 9
Start Page Number: 1795
End Page Number: 1810
Publication Date: Sep 1991
Journal: International Journal of Production Research
Authors: ,
Abstract:

Despite the apparent move toward using data-driven simulators in manufacturing modelling, as opposed to simulation languages and packages that require programming, there have been few rational efforts to evaluate the development and use of these tools. As the number of tools continues to grow, such evaluation is necessary if simulation users are going to make sensible informed choices. This paper presents two specialized data-driven simulators developed to model Flexible Manufacturing Systems called RENSAM (Rensselaer Simulator for Automated Manufacturing) and RENVIS (Rensselaer Visual Interactive Simulator). Experience with these packages leads to consideration of the benefits of using such tools. Advantages include the ease with which models can be developed and the rapid pace of that development, and the enforcement of proper statistics collection; disadvantages include misplaced perception of how easy the tool is to use, weaknesses in implementation and the limitations of the simulator. It is shown that where a tool is deployed in the modelling process is of paramount importance, and guidance on deployment is provided. Other guidelines for developer and users of data-driven simulators are also developed.

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