A taxonomy of model abstraction techniques
WSC '95 Proceedings of the 27th conference on Winter simulation
On simulation model complexity
Proceedings of the 32nd conference on Winter simulation
Integrating optimization and simulation: research and practice
Proceedings of the 32nd conference on Winter simulation
Simulation Modeling and Analysis
Simulation Modeling and Analysis
Productivity improvement: shifting bottleneck detection
Proceedings of the 34th conference on Winter simulation: exploring new frontiers
Proceedings of the 34th conference on Winter simulation: exploring new frontiers
New advances and applications for marrying simulation and optimization
WSC '04 Proceedings of the 36th conference on Winter simulation
A discrete event simulation model simplification technique
WSC '05 Proceedings of the 37th conference on Winter simulation
As simple as possible, but no simpler: a gentle introduction to simulation modeling
Proceedings of the 38th conference on Winter simulation
Conceptual modeling for simulation: issues and research requirements
Proceedings of the 38th conference on Winter simulation
Choosing the best model: Level of detail, complexity, and model performance
Mathematical and Computer Modelling: An International Journal
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Despite that simulation possesses an establish background and offers tremendous promise for designing and analyzing complex production systems, manufacturing industry has been less successful in using it as a decision support tool, especially in the conceptual phase of factory design. This paper presents how simplification and aggregation strategies are incorporated in a modeling, simulation and analysis tool, with the aim of supporting decision making in conceptual phase. Conceptual modeling is guided by a framework using an object library with generic drag and drop system components and system control objects. Data inputs are simplified by the use of Effective Process Time distributions and a novel aggregation method for product mix cycle time differences. The out coming specification is through a Web Service interface handle by modeling system architecture, automatically generating a simulation model and analysis. Case studies confirm a breakthrough in project time reduction without appreciable effects on the model's fidelity.