A framework for on-line simulation systems /

"generic" simulation models as well as complex scheduling

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Drake, Glenn Richardson, 1971-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1996.
Subjects:
Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:"generic" simulation models as well as complex scheduling
algorithms, and separates the functional activities of the
and design. The advent of computer integrated manufacturing
and flexible manufacturing systems has increased interest in
capacity planning, scheduling, marketing and sales, and
control systems, includes constructs for implementing real-
design of an on-line simulation system are identified. A
engineering. In this research, basic concepts for software
for a variety of end-users.
general framework that employs these concepts is then
interfaces for integration into "intelligent: shop floor
making that occurs in the daily processes of a manufacturing
of functions in a manufacturing organization, including
presented. The framework employs explicit software
real-time decision making and control. On-line activities
refer to the regular and repetitive operational decision
shop floor control systems that use simulation technology for
Simulation has traditionally been used for off-line planning
simulation system such that system execution is simplified
system. Simulation offers short-term benefits to a variety
time control, facilitates the development of reusable,
Item Description:"Major subject: Industrial Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:vi, 117 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.