Michael G. McComas

Simulation of manufacturing systems

This paper discusses how simulation is used to design and analyze manufacturing or warehousing systems. Topics discussed include: manufacturing issues investigated by simulation, techniques for building valid and credible models, manufacturing simulation software, statistical considerations, and simulation pitfalls. A case study is included.

Secrets of successful simulation studies

In many simulation studies, the primary focus is on simulation software selection and programming. The authors believe, however, that only 30 to 40 percent of the total effort in most successful simulation projects is actually model coding. They discuss ten key steps that should, in fact, comprise a sound simulation study.<<ETX>>

Pitfalls in the simulation of manufacturing systems

There has been a significant increase in the use of simulation to design and analyze manufacturing systems during the last few years. However, in many of these simulation studies the major emphasis has been on programming, with relatively little consideration being given to model validity and statistical issues. In this paper we discuss ten potential simulation pitfalls in the areas of model development, simulation software, modeling system randomness, and design and analysis of simulation experiments.

Simulation of communications networks

This paper discusses how simulation is used to design and analyze communications networks. Topics discussed include: network issues addressed by simulation, simulation software for network modeling, techniques for building valid and credible models, and statistical considerations. A comprehensive example will also be given in the conference presentation.

Simulation of communication networks

This paper discusses how simulation is used to design and analyze communications networks. Topics discussed include: network issues addressed by simulation, simulation software for network modeling, techniques for building valid and credible models, and statistical considerations. A comprehensive example is also given.