Performance evaluation of industrial systems : discrete event simulation in using Excel/VBA /: discrete event simulation in using Excel/VBA. (2012)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: David Elizandro, Hamdy Taha.
• Other Names: Elizandro, David; Taha, Hamdy A; Elizandro, David
• Contents: SIMULATION FUNDAMENTALS Simulation Modeling; Why Simulate; Types of Simulation; The Simulation Clock; Randomness in Simulation; Discrete Simulation Languages; Design Environment for Event Driven Simulation (DEEDS); The Two Sides of Simulation; Organization of this Book; Selected References; Problems Probability and Statistics In Simulation; Role of Probability and Statistics in Simulation; Characterization of Common Distributions in Simulation; Statistical Output Analysis; Summary; Selected References; Problems Elements of Discrete Simulation; Concept of Events in Simulation; Common Simulation Approaches; Computations of Random Deviates; Collecting Data in Simulation; Summary; Selected References; Problems Gathering Statistical Observations in Simulation; Introduction; Peculiarities of the Simulation Experiment; Accounting for the Peculiarities of the Simulation Experiment; Methods of Gathering Simulation Observations; Variance Reduction Technique; Summary; Selected References; Problems Overview of Deeds; Introduction; Modeling Philosophy; Basic Elements; Basic Features; Develop and Execute a Model; Summary Network Representation; Components of the Model; Program Initial Conditions; Summary; Problems; ExcelNBA and Design Environment for Discrete Event Simulation VBA; Introduction; Visual Basic Names; VBA Data Types; Variable Definitions; Constants; Expressions; Assignment Statements; Control Structures; Procedures; Arrays; Summary; Selected References; Problems User Interface; Introduction; Overview of Program Manager; Source Nodes; Queue Nodes; Facility Nodes; Initial Model; Delay Nodes; Statistical Variables; User Defined Probability Distribution Functions; User Defined Tables; Program Execution Expanded; Summary; Problems Modeling Procedures; Introduction; VIBA Procedures; Simulator Procedures; DEEDS Classes; Distribution Functions; Visual Basic Functions; Excel WorkSheetFunctions; Summary; Problems Simulation Output; Introduction; Gathering Observations; Simulation Messages; Monitoring Simulation During Execution; Forced Model Tennination; Standard Output; Model Verification; Interactive Debugger; Summary; Selected References; Problems Analysis of Simulation Results; Introduction; Effect of Transient State; Gathering Statistical Observations; Establish Confidence Intervals; Hypothesis Testing in Simulation Experiments; Summary Model Visualization; Introduction; Visualization Philosophy; Basic Features; Develop and Execute Models; Summary Modeling Special Effects; Introduction; A Multi-server Facility to Represent Indepeudent Facilities; Facility Preemption Operation; Limit on Waiting Time in Queues; Time-Dependent Inter-Creation Time at a Source; Network Logic Change Using Queue Nodes; Controlled Blockage of a Facility; Assemble and Match Sets with Common Queues; Jackson Networks; Sampling Without Replacement; Summary Advanced Routing Techniques; Introduction; Routing Transactions; Synchronized Queues; Assemble Transactions; Summary; Selected References; Problems APPLICATIONS Model Design and Development; Introduction; System Specification; Simulation Constants, Decision Variables, and Constraints; Data Specifications; Project Management; Summary Facilities Layout Models; Introduction; Facilities Management; Line Balancing Model; AGVS and Flexible Manufacturing Material Handling Models; Introduction; Transporter Car; Overhead Crane; Carousel Conveyor; Belt Conveyor Plywood Mill Operation; Summary Inventory Control Models; Introduction; Discount Store Model; Periodic Review Model; Continuous Review Model; Summary Scheduling Models; Introduction; Job Shop Scheduling; PERT Project Scheduling; Daily Manpower Allocation; Summary Maintenance Models; Introduction; General Reliability Model; Maintenance Planning Model; Summary Quality Control Models; Introduction; Inspection Process Model; Control Chart Model; Summary Supply Chain Logistics Models; Introduction; POIt Operation Model; Automatic Warehouse Operation; Cross Dock Model; Summary ANALYSIS OF LARGE SCALE MODELS; ; Introduction; Evaluation of Alternatives; Design of Experiments; Genetic Algorithms; Summary; ; Appendix A: DEEDS AddIn Installation; Appendix B: Simulator Quick Guide; Appendix C: Histograms with Excel
• Edition: 2nd ed
• Publisher Details: Place of publication not identified : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2012
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations
• Subjects: 658.40352; Manufacturing processes -- Evaluation -- Data processing; Operations research -- Data processing; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Industrial Engineering; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Manufacturing
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781466503342; 1466503343
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