Tutorial: scheduling manufacturing systems with FACTOR

ABSTRACT

This tutorial covers the basic concepts used in scheduling a production facility with the FACTOR product. Topics covered include: basic modeling constructs and their use; advanced modeling constructs; integration with existing production systems and data; and daily use of the model for scheduling. The object of the tutorial is to provide an introduction to modeling methodology used by FACTOR and to the concept of schedule simulation as implemented by FACTOR.

INDEX TERMS

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

Additional Classification:
  G. Mathematics of Computing

  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.6 SIMULATION AND MODELING

  J. Computer Applications
  J.7 COMPUTERS IN OTHER SYSTEMS
      Subjects: Industrial control

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