Discrete-event simulation is dead, long live agent-based simulation!

There has been much discussion about why agent-based simulation is not as widely used as discrete-event simulation in Operational Research as it is in neighbouring disciplines such as Computer Science, the Social Sciences or Economics. To consider this issue, a plenary panel was organised at the UK Operational Research Society's Simulation Workshop 2010. This paper captures the discussion that took place and addresses the key questions and opportunities regarding agent-based simulation that will face the Operational Research community in the future.

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2010
• Where: JOS
• Authors: Peer-Olaf Siebers, Charles M. Macal, Jeremy Garnett, D. Buxton, Michael Pidd
• Keywords: Agent-based Simulation, JOS 2010, Operational Research, Operational Research Society