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Supporting Manufacturing with Simulation: Model Design, Development, and
Deployment
Authors:
Frank Chance
Chance Industrial Solutions
6900G Lake Drive
Dublin, California 94568
Jennifer Robinson
John Fowler
Arizona State University
Dept. of Industrial and Mgt. Systems Engr.
Box 875906
Tempe, Arizona 85287-5906
Abstract:
In this paper, we identify and discuss the features we believe are key to the
successful use of simulation as a manufacturing support tool. The discussion begins with
three sample projects drawn from the authors' industrial and consulting experiences. Using
these projects as motivation, we discuss the ideal project lifecycle - model design,
development, and deployment. For model design, we emphasize the importance of a clear and
consistent specification, articulated in a written document. This specification should
identify project customers, goals, and deliverables. We next review a range of model
development options, stressing the existence of many non-simulation alternatives. We also
discuss methods for model verification and validation. Finally, we consider the
difficulties of model deployment, including simulation output analysis, data maintenance,
and model integration. We close with several suggestions on how best to present simulation
results to a management audience.
Keywords:
Manufacturing simulation; Project management; Model design
Availability:
A PDF version of this document is available. Contact the authors for more information.
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