David T. Sturrock

Introduction to SIMAN

This paper discusses the concepts and methods for simulating manufacturing systems using the SIMAN simulation language. SIMAN is a general purpose simulation language which incorporates special purpose features greatly simplify and enhance the modeling of the material handling component of a manufacturing system.

Tips for successful practice of simulation

Succeeding with a technology as powerful as simulation involves much more than the technical aspects you may have been trained in. The parts of a simulation study that are outside the realm of modeling and analysis can make or break the project. This paper explores the most common pitfalls in performing simulation studies and identifies approaches for avoiding these problems.Succeeding with a technology as powerful as simulation involves much more than the technical aspects you may have been trained in. The parts of a simulation study that are outside the realm of modeling and analysis can make or break the project. This paper explores the most common pitfalls in performing simulation studies and identifies approaches for avoiding these problems

Introduction to SIMAN/Cinema

SIMAN/Cinema V is a general-purpose simulation language and animation system designed to model discrete event, continuous, and combined discrete/ continuous systems. SIMAN/Cinema V are best known today as the core technologies of the Arena Simulation System. Arena, an object-based simulation development system, provides an environment for analysts to rapidly develop SIMAN/Cinema V applications by interacting with high-level graphical objects. This paper presents an overview of the SIMAN/Cinema V modeling capabilities and describes some of the recent enhancements to the software.

Recent innovations in Simio

This paper briefly describes Simio™ simulation software, a simulation modeling framework based on intelligent objects. It then describes a few of the many recent enhancements and innovations including SMORE charts that allow unprecedented insight into your simulation output, sophisticated built-in experimentation that incorporates multi-processor support, optimization, and Risk-based Planning and Scheduling (RPS).

Identifying cost reduction and performance improvement opportunities through simulation

During difficult economic times, companies have few positive cost reducing options that simultaneously improve operational performance. This paper addresses how Deloitte Consulting partnered with Simio LLC to model multiple process improvement opportunities for a HVAC manufacturer in order to reduce the facilitys operating costs. Through the use of simulation, the team was able to determine the impact of reducing the cost burden for the HVAC company by minimizing WIP inventory, eliminating over-time labor and increasing throughput. Four separate improvement opportunities were modeled independently and conjointly to provide insight into the size of the savings opportunities as well as to enable the prioritization of those efforts.

Simulation for high speed processing

High-speed processing lines are fundamental to the manufacturing processes of several industries, including food and beverage, consumer products, and pharmaceuticals. A high-speed process is defined here as a process where the volume and rate of jobs is such that discrete modeling and analysis cannot be done effectively. Traditionally, simulation analysis of high-speed processing lines has required a series of aggregations and simplifying assumptions to address the large volumes encountered. These approximations often cause the models to be poor predictors of real world systems. HiSpeed

Introduction to SIMAN IV

im is a powerful, new approach for analyzing high-speed systems. It incorporates an interface and algorithmic engine specifically designed for simulating the complex control logic and equipment of high-speed processing. HiSpeed

Tutorial: tips for successful practice of simulation

im also leverages the powerful simulation platform of SIMAN/Arena. This combines the ease of use of a simulator and the speed of a custom-written product with the complete power and flexibility of the Arena general-purpose tool.

Discrete event simulation for shop floor control

The SIMAN IV environment integrates model building, running, animation, and data analysis. The authors discuss the SIMAN IV simulation environment and the concepts and methods for simulating manufacturing systems using the SIMAN IV simulation language.<<ETX>>

Introduction to Simio

A simulation project is much more than building a model and the skills required for success go well beyond knowing a particular simulation tool. A 30 year veteran discusses some important steps to enable project success and some cautions and tips to help avoid common traps. This content is similar to presentations given at previous WSC conferences.