Selecting simulation software for manufacturing applications

ABSTRACT

The number of simulation packages available for performing manufacturing analyses has grown tremendously during the past five years, making it increasingly more difficult for an analyst to choose simulation software for a particular application. In this paper, we present a set of features which should be considered when evaluating simulation software, and also a four-step selection strategy.

REFERENCES

• 1: Law, A. M., "Introduction to Simulation: A Powerful Tool for Analyzing Complex Manufacturing Systems," Industrial Engineering 18, 46--63 (1986).
• 2: Law, A. M., and S. W. Haider, "Selecting Simulation Software for Manufacturing Applications: Practical Guidelines and Software Survey," Industrial Engineering 21, 33--46 (1989).
• 3: Law, A. M., and W. D. Kelton, Simulation Modeling and Analysis, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1982.
• 4: Law, A. M., and M. G. McComas, "Pitfalls in the Simulation of Manufacturing Systems," Industrial Engineering 21, 28--31, 69 (1989).

INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.6 SIMULATION AND MODELING

Additional Classification:
  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.6 SIMULATION AND MODELING

  J. Computer Applications
  J.1 ADMINISTRATIVE DATA PROCESSING
      Subjects: Manufacturing

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