Analysis and Simulation of a Distribution System for Flowers
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The Netherlands has one of the largest flower auctions. Due to the anticipated enlargement of the auction, distribution system capacity was researched using discrete event simulation. Results indicate that the current system will not be adequate for the needs of the expanded auction. Suggestions for increased efficiency are included, as is a schematic of the simulation model. Transit and buffer times are simplified or ignored in this model. The model is translated into a computer program using the Simulation of Logistics Elements (SOLE) program, which drives from Discrete Event Modeling on SIMULA (DEMOS). The model can simulate a typical six hour auction day. Data from almost twenty thousand deals daily is input. Validation was achieved through a comparison of model output to real output on different days. Graphs and tables are featured.
Publication Name: European Journal of Operational Research
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0377-2217
Year: 1984
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Participatory simulation software for managers: the design philosophy behind MicroWorld Creator
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MicroWorld Creator is an interface design software that allows users to interact with and explore simulated situations. The software encourages user participation and increases experiential learning through a gaming format that allows greater user control over simulation input while delivering output in formats known by the user. Microworld Creator is specifically designed to allow users to advance from model exploration to model design. Furthermore, the software is compatible with the Macintosh simulation software Stella.
Publication Name: European Journal of Operational Research
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0377-2217
Year: 1992
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The sensitivity analysis of binary networks via simulation
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An efficient simulation methodology for sensitivity analysis of binary networks' reliability models has been devised. Conditional expectation is used to specifically determine the relative changes in reliability. Comparing the system with the score function method through a simulation of bridge networks, the proposed simulation technique exhibit better detection efficiency when the relative change in reliability is measured.
Publication Name: European Journal of Operational Research
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0377-2217
Year: 1999
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