WSC
2008
14 years 1 months ago
2008
Efficiency is a big concern when using simulation to estimate rare-event probabilities, since a huge number of simulation replications may be needed in order to obtain a reasonabl...
WSC
2008
14 years 1 months ago
2008
The commercial simulation environments that are available today focus primarily on the development of simulation models. They are designed for a single user. They provide animatio...
WSC
2008
14 years 1 months ago
2008
Uncertainty associated with input parameters and models in simulation has gained attentions in recent years. The sources of uncertainties include lack of data and lack of knowledg...
WSC
2008
14 years 1 months ago
2008
This paper describes a framework of real-time simulation for modeling heavy construction operations. Compared with the traditional offline simulation that uses stationary inputs, ...
WSC
2008
14 years 1 months ago
2008
Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) Simulation Packages (CSPs) are widely used visual interactive modeling environments such as ArenaTM, AnylogicTM, FlexsimTM, Simul8TM, WitnessTM, et...
WSC
2008
14 years 1 months ago
2008
Component based or building block based simulation model development is regularly mentioned as an interesting new development and a potential field of research. Most of the commer...
WSC
2008
14 years 1 months ago
2008
The use of simulation as a modeling and analysis tool is wide spread. Simulation is an enabling tool for experimenting virtually on a validated computer environment. Often the und...
WSC
2007
14 years 1 months ago
2007
Computer simulation is effective in improving the efficiency of manufacturing system design, operation, and maintenance. Most simulation models are usually tailored to address a n...
WSC
2008
14 years 1 months ago
2008
For simulation practitioners, the common steps in a simulation modeling engagement are likely familiar: problem assessment, requirements specification, model building, verificatio...
WSC
2007
14 years 1 months ago
2007
I summarize my experience from having taught simulation to over 7000 students for over 30 years; to undergraduate, graduate and Ph. D. business students, executives and high schoo...