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WSC
2008
13 years 6 months ago
SR-1: A simulation-based algorithm for the Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem
In this paper we present SR-1, a simulation-based heuristic algorithm for the Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem (CVRP). Given a CVRP instance, SR-1 uses an initial "good so...
Javier Faulin, Miquel Gilibert, Angel A. Juan, Xav...
WSC
2008
13 years 6 months ago
A generic framework for real-time discrete event simulation (DES) modelling
This paper suggests a generic simulation platform that can be used for real-time discrete event simulation modeling. The architecture of the proposed system is based on a tested f...
Siamak Tavakoli, Alireza Mousavi, Alexander Komash...
WSC
2008
13 years 6 months ago
Comparing two systems: Beyond common random numbers
Suppose one wishes to compare two closely related systems via stochastic simulation. Common random numbers (CRN) involves using the same streams of uniform random variates as inpu...
Samuel Ehrlichman, Shane G. Henderson
WSC
2008
13 years 6 months ago
A review of scheduling theory and methods for semiconductor manufacturing cluster tools
Cluster tools, which combine several single-wafer processing modules with wafer handling robots in a closed environment, have been increasingly used for most wafer fabrication pro...
Tae-Eog Lee
WSC
2008
13 years 6 months ago
Emulation in manufacturing engineering processes
In our research, the manufacturing system emulation technology is proposed as one of the frontloading methods in the manufacturing system implementation phase. In this paper, the ...
Hironori Hibino, Yoshiro Fukuda
WSC
2008
13 years 6 months ago
Infectious disease Control policy: A role for simulation
Control of infectious diseases is a key global health priority. This paper describes the role that simulation can play in evaluating policies for infectious disease control. We de...
Margaret L. Brandeau
WSC
2008
13 years 6 months ago
A simulation based approach for supporting Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) systems design
Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) logistic handling system are widely adopted when high transportation capacity and quality of service are the most important characteristics to reach...
Elisa Gebennini, Sara Dallari, Andrea Grassi, Gius...
WSC
2008
13 years 6 months ago
Simulation and optimization in a health center in Medellin, Colombia
Simulation has been widely applied to health care cases in numerous countries. In Colombia, these applications are scarce. We use a systemic approach, discrete event simulation, s...
Karol Perez, Laura Cardona, Sebastian Gomez, Tomas...
WSC
2008
13 years 6 months ago
Approximate zero-variance simulation
Pierre L'Ecuyer, Bruno Tuffin
WSC
2008
13 years 6 months ago
PLCStudio: Simulation based PLC code verification
Proposed in this paper is the architecture of a PLC programming environment that enables a visual verification of PLC programs. The proposed architecture integrates a PLC program ...
Sang C. Park, Chang Mok Park, Gi-Nam Wang, Jonggeu...