DM 1015 / System Simulation

6 unit(s)

System Simulation is a methodology for developing computer models of a company’s overall or partial production system. These models can incorporate all the relevant complexities and random factors. They can provide a 3-D graphic representation of the system and a test bed for suggested improvements. The model is first run under the “as is” assumption, and then modified to incorporate potential improvements. The change in model behaviour, such as cost or throughput, provides management with the necessary decisive information. The System Simulation course will provide the basic concepts required for the development of such models. This includes coverage of specialized techniques for modeling the system random factors and analyzing the model results, and an introduction to the AutoMod programming language.