Article ID: | iaor19921570 |
Country: | United Kingdom |
Volume: | 29 |
Issue: | 12 |
Start Page Number: | 2529 |
End Page Number: | 2542 |
Publication Date: | Dec 1991 |
Journal: | International Journal of Production Research |
Authors: | Adiga Sadashiv, Glassey C. Roger |
Keywords: | production |
Simulation is a popular tool for modelling and analysing modern manufacturing systems. Choosing an appropriate simulation approach for a long-term research activity is not an easy task. This report discusses the issues involved in selecting a simulation approach to support research in real-time resource allocation decisions in manufacturing. A review of current directions in simulation software is presented. Specialized simulation needs of university-based research are described. After evaluating the present needs with respect to the available options, it was found that an object-oriented programming paradigm suits the needs best.