An object-oriented framework for simulating full truckload transportation networks

  • Authors:
  • Manuel D. Rossetti;Shikha Nangia

  • Affiliations:
  • University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR;University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR

  • Venue:
  • Proceedings of the 39th conference on Winter simulation: 40 years! The best is yet to come
  • Year:
  • 2007

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Abstract

In this paper, we discuss the design and use of an object-oriented framework for simulating full truckload (FTL) networks. We present a context for how the framework can be used through its application to an example trucking network. In addition, we describe the design by examining the major conceptual artifacts within the object-oriented model. The framework is built on a Java Simulation Library (JSL) and permits easy modeling and execution of simulation models. The example and discussion indicate the capabilities and flexibility of modeling with the framework. In addition, we summarize our future research efforts to model other transportation networks.