1. Chapter 1 Introduction to Simulation Modeling
T. Altiok and B. Melamed

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Paradigm that creates simplified representations of complex systems
Generates system histories and observes system behavior and statistics over time
Goals are understanding system performance and improving system design
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System vs. Its Model
Simplification
Abstraction
Assumptions
Model
Real System
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Model Classification
Physical (prototypes)
Analytical (mathematical)
Computer
(Monte Carlo Simulation)
Descriptive (performance analysis)
Prescriptive (optimization)
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5. Physical (Prototypes)
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6. Analytical (Mathematical)
Single Stage Queuing Model
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7. Computer (Monte Carlo Simulation)
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8. Descriptive (Performance analysis)
Simulation
vs.
Real World
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9. Prescriptive (Optimization)
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10. Typical Uses of Simulation
Estimating a set of productivity measures in production systems, inventory systems, manufacturing processes, materials handling and logistics operations.
Designing and planning the capacity of computer systems and communication networks so as to minimize response times.
Conducting war games to train military personnel or to evaluate the efficacy of proposed military operations
Evaluating and improving maritime port operations, such as container ports or bulk-material marine terminals (coal, oil or minerals), so as to find ways of reducing vessel port times.
Improving health care operations, financial and banking operations, transportation systems and airports, among many others.
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