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

2. Chapter 1 Introduction to Simulation Modeling 2 Simulation Modeling  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

3. Chapter 1 Introduction to Simulation Modeling 3 System vs. Its Model Simplification Abstraction Assumptions Real System Model

4. Chapter 1 Introduction to Simulation Modeling 4 Model Classification  Physical (prototypes)  Analytical (mathematical)  Computer (Monte Carlo Simulation)  Descriptive (performance analysis)  Prescriptive (optimization)

5. Chapter 1 Introduction to Simulation Modeling 5 Physical (Prototypes)

6. Chapter 1 Introduction to Simulation Modeling 6 Analytical (Mathematical) Single Stage Queuing Model

7. Chapter 1 Introduction to Simulation Modeling 7 Computer (Monte Carlo Simulation)

8. Chapter 1 Introduction to Simulation Modeling 8 Descriptive (Performance analysis) Simulation vs. Real World

9. Chapter 1 Introduction to Simulation Modeling 9 Prescriptive (Optimization)

10. Chapter 1 Introduction to Simulation Modeling 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.