INTRODUCTION TO SIMULATION

INTRODUCTION TO SIMULATION

1. DEFINITION OF SIMULATION

   • imitation of the operation of a real-world process or system over time

2. MODELING CONCEPTS

   • System, Model and Events
   • System State Variables
   • Entities and Attributes
   • Resources
   • List Processing
   • Activities and Delays
   • Discrete-Event Simulation Model

3. ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF SIMULATION

   • Choose Correctly
   • Time Compression and Expansion
   • Understand "Why?"
   • Explore Possibilities
   • Diagnose Problems
   • Identify Constraints
   • Identify Constraints
   • Visualize the Plan
   • Build Consensus
   • Prepare for Change

4. STEPS IN A SIMULATION STUDY

   • Problem formulation
   • Data collection
   • Model translation
   • Setting of objectives and overall project plan
   • Model conceptualization
   • Verified
   • Validated
   • Experimental design
   • Production runs and analysis
   • More runs
   • Documentation and reporting