DocumentCode
1539558
Title
Getting more from old techniques [discrete event simulation in manufacturing]
Author
Pimentel, E.F.
Author_Institution
Manuf. Group, Warwick Univ., Coventry
Volume
78
Issue
3
fYear
1999
fDate
6/1/1999 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
128
Lastpage
129
Abstract
Discrete event simulation (DES) is a well established modelling tool in the manufacturing environment. Like all such tools, it can be used inappropriately. The article describes its uses. It then suggests reasons for inaccuracies in its use; incorrect construction of the model, inappropriate manufacturing strategy, and unsuitable dispatching rules. Other problems are also discussed; these can be overcome by the use of artificial intelligence
Keywords
discrete event simulation; dispatching; knowledge based systems; production control; DES; discrete event simulation; dispatching rules; manufacturing strategy; model construction;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Manufacturing Engineer
Publisher
iet
ISSN
0956-9944
Type
jour
DOI
10.1049/me:19990311
Filename
783248
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