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WSC
2000
14 years 26 days ago
Electronic workflow for transaction-based work cells in a financial services firm
In determining an electronic workflow system, a financial services firm utilized simulation to determine the necessary capital expenditure. Analysis included batching options, Ser...
David M. Ferrin, Martin J. Miller, Gustavo Giron
WSC
2000
14 years 26 days ago
Using simulation to support implementation of flexible manufacturing Cell
A simulation model was developed and tested using Taylor II to justify the implementation of a Flexible Manufacturing Cell (FMC). The current production capacity at the existing C...
Kambiz Farahmand
WSC
2000
14 years 26 days ago
Simulation from non-standard distributions using envelope methods
This paper considers the development of envelope methods as a tool for simulation. Envelope methods are based on the construction of simple envelopes to functions. The proposed en...
Michael J. Evans, Tim B. Swartz
WSC
2000
14 years 26 days ago
Input modeling using a computer algebra system
Input modeling that involves fitting standard univariate parametric probability distributions is typically performed using an input modeling package. These packages typically fit ...
Diane L. Evans, Lawrence Leemis
WSC
2000
14 years 26 days ago
Simulation of transport protocols over wireless communication networks
In this paper, we describe a general-purpose communication network simulator that we designed to examine the performance of transport protocols over wireless networks. The general...
Hala ElAarag, Mostafa A. Bassiouni
WSC
2000
14 years 26 days ago
A formation behavior for large-scale micro-robot force deployment
Micro-robots will soon be available for deployment by the thousands. Consequently, controlling and coordinating a force this large to accomplish a prescribed task is of great inte...
Donald D. Dudenhoeffer, Michael P. Jones
WSC
2000
14 years 26 days ago
Teaching system modeling, simulation and validation
Simulation is used in the design process of dynamic systems. The results of simulation are employed for validating a model, and they are helpful for the improvement of the design ...
Jörg Desel
WSC
2000
14 years 26 days ago
Applications of business process simulation and lean techniques in British Telecommunications PLC
Business processes are increasingly key to the success of companies in the service industry. It is important that these processes are designed and maintained to deliver the most c...
Simon Dennis, Ben C. King, Martin Hind, Stewart Ro...
WSC
2000
14 years 26 days ago
Simulation optimization using tabu search
Investigation of the performance and operation of complex systems in manufacturing or other environments, analytical models of these systems become very complicated. Because of th...
Berna Dengiz, Cigdem Alabas
WSC
2000
14 years 26 days ago
Model composability as a research investment: responses to the featured paper
Responses to the featured paper are provided by four authors who represent different elements of the simulation research community: industry, private research laboratory, and univ...
Paul C. Davis, Paul A. Fishwick, C. Michael Overst...