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WSC
2001
13 years 11 months ago
Simulation of check-in at airports
The purpose of this paper is to describe (a) why simulation is necessary to evaluate check-in, (b) a simulation toolbox for check-in counters and (c) Two case studies for Amsterda...
Paul E. Joustra, Nico M. van Dijk
WSC
2001
13 years 11 months ago
Analyzing the supply chain for a large logistics operation using simulation
This paper presents a case study of using simulation for analyzing the impact of proposed changes in the supply chain processes for a large logistics operation. The major changes ...
Sanjay Jain, Eric C. Ervin, Andrew P. Lathrop, Rus...
WSC
2001
13 years 11 months ago
Resource graphs for modeling large-scale, highly congested systems
Simulations often execute too slowly to be effective tools for decision-making. In particular, this problem has been found in semiconductor manufacturing where conventional job-dr...
Paul Hyden, Lee Schruben, Theresa M. Roeder
WSC
2001
13 years 11 months ago
Using simulation to evaluate site traffic at an automobile truck plant
Recent trends in automotive manufacturing have increased the focus on the Just-In-Time (JIT) delivery of automotive components. By requiring smaller batches of parts delivered mor...
Joseph Hugan
WSC
2001
13 years 11 months ago
Healthcare simulation modeling and optimization using MedModel
In response to the expressed needs of MedModel users, PROMODEL Corporation has made substantial improvements in its MedModel healthcare simulation software. Beginning with its inc...
Charles R. Harrell, Victor E. Lange
WSC
2001
13 years 11 months ago
T.LoaDS abbreviated systems architecture
The Tactical Logistics Distribution System (T.LoaDS or TLoaDS) is a powerful and flexible simulation application for assessing current or future tactical or sea-based distribution...
Bob Hamber
WSC
2001
13 years 11 months ago
Supply chain agent decision aid system (SCADAS)
Supply chain decisions are improved with access to global information. However, supply chain partners are frequently hesitant to provide full access to all the information within ...
Anurag Gupta, Larry Whitman, Ramesh K. Agarwal
WSC
2001
13 years 11 months ago
Call center scheduling technology evaluation using simulation
Telemarketers, direct marketing agencies, collection agencies and others whose primary means of customer contact is via the telephone invest considerable sums of money to make the...
Sandeep Gulati, Scott A. Malcolm
WSC
2001
13 years 11 months ago
Staging queues in material handling and transportation systems
In most physical queueing applications, customers join a queue and move forward after each service, leaving room for others to join behind them. Some queues found in material hand...
Kevin R. Gue, Keebom Kang