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WSC
2000
14 years 6 days ago
Developing a national allocation model for cadaveric kidneys
The UNOS Kidney Allocation Model (UKAM) is a software tool for the simulation and analysis of national cadaveric kidney and kidney-pancreas allocation policies for transplantation...
Sarah E. Taranto, Ann M. Harper, Erick B. Edwards,...
WSC
2000
14 years 6 days ago
Distributed supply chain simulation in GRIDS
Amongst the majority of work done in Supply Chain Simulation, papers have emerged that examine the area of model distribution. The executions of simulations on distributed hosts a...
Rajeev Sudra, Simon J. E. Taylor, Tharumasegaram J...
WSC
2000
14 years 6 days ago
Simulation of an evolutionary tuned fuzzy dispatching system for automated guided vehicles
This paper presents the development and simulation of a novel Genetic Algorithm (GA) based methodology applied to optimal tuning of a fuzzy dispatching system for a fleet of autom...
Kok Kiong Tan, K. Z. Tang
WSC
2000
14 years 6 days ago
Experimental performance evaluation of batch means procedures for simulation output analysis
We summarize the results of an extensive experimental performance evaluation of selected batch means procedures for building a confidence interval for a steady-state expected simu...
Natalie M. Steiger, James R. Wilson
WSC
2000
14 years 6 days ago
An MSE-based simulation capability for strategic and tactical logistics
We have developed and applied modeling, simulation, and analysis capabilities for addressing strategic and tactical logistics problems in the chemical industry. These problems hav...
Charles R. Standridge, David R. Heltne
WSC
2000
14 years 6 days ago
Teaching simulation using case studies
We have developed and implemented a case-based approach for introducing discrete event simulation to undergraduate and graduate manufacturing engineering students. Students learn ...
Charles R. Standridge
WSC
2000
14 years 6 days ago
Automatic generation of simulation models from neutral libraries: an example
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology have proposed the development of neutral libraries of simulation components. The availability of such libraries w...
Young-Jun Son, Albert Jones, Richard A. Wysk
WSC
2000
14 years 6 days ago
Using simulation for manufacturing process reengineering: a practical case study
This paper presents a simulation study carried out to solve a problem of manufacturing process reengineering. The specific company in which the study took place is a medium size m...
Lisete Silva, Ana Luisa Ramos, Pedro M. Vilarinho
WSC
2000
14 years 6 days ago
Medical education as a model for simulation education
Simulation professionals need to see themselves first as systems analysts, i.e., problem solvers, rather than just simulation users. As the networked digital economy develops, sys...
Andrew F. Seila
WSC
2000
14 years 6 days ago
Using simulation to analyze supply chains
Supply Chain management, the management of the flow of goods or services from materials stage to the end user, is a complex process because of the level of uncertainty at each sta...
Daniel W. Schunk, Beth M. Plott