Title :
Using experimental design to improve the efficiency of simulation modeling-a manufacturing perspective
Author :
Hatami, Steve ; Cowley, Earl ; Morey, Cynthia
Author_Institution :
Gen. Motors of Canada Ltd., Oshawa, Ont., Canada
Abstract :
Experimental design as part of the simulation modeling process is discussed from a manufacturing perspective. It is noted that statistically designed experiments can be used to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of experimentation with systems, real-life or simulated. This technique, coupled with simulation modeling, provides a systematic and scientific approach to system analysis. The use of designed experiments as part of the simulation project methodology in many large-scale projects is discussed. This has helped to reduce the number of simulation runs needed to arrive at a given level of understanding of the system, as well as to provide a structure for the learning process
Keywords :
design engineering; manufacture; simulation; statistical analysis; efficiency; experimental design; learning process; manufacturing; simulation modeling; simulation project methodology; statistically designed experiments; system analysis; Analytical models; Coupled mode analysis; Design for experiments; Large-scale systems; Manufacturing processes; Marine vehicles; Problem-solving; Production; Pulp manufacturing; Virtual manufacturing;
Conference_Titel :
Simulation Conference, 1990. Proceedings., Winter
Conference_Location :
New Orleans, LA
Print_ISBN :
0-911801-72-3
DOI :
10.1109/WSC.1990.129532
