Title :
Introduction to manufacturing simulation
Author :
Miller, Scott ; Pegden, Dennis
Author_Institution :
Rockwell Software Inc., Sewickley, PA, USA
Abstract :
The article presents an overview of simulation in manufacturing design and scheduling. A review of the modeling considerations in both application areas is provided. Finally, a number of example applications are presented to illustrate the concepts
Keywords :
digital simulation; manufacturing data processing; production control; manufacturing design; manufacturing scheduling; manufacturing simulation; modeling; Job shop scheduling; Logic; Manufacturing processes; Manufacturing systems; Materials handling; Packaging; Production; Supply chains; Virtual manufacturing; Workstations;
Conference_Titel :
Simulation Conference, 2000. Proceedings. Winter
Conference_Location :
Orlando, FL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6579-8
DOI :
10.1109/WSC.2000.899699
