Introduction to simulation and SLAM II (2nd ed.)
Introduction to simulation and SLAM II (2nd ed.)
PCModel and PCModel/GAF—screen oriented modeling
WSC '86 Proceedings of the 18th conference on Winter simulation
Animated simulation of a flexible manufacturing system
WSC '86 Proceedings of the 18th conference on Winter simulation
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The graphic simulation package PCMODEL [1] is successfully applied to the planning of an automatic guided vehicle system (AGVS) in one of Intel's facility. The AGVS is controlled by one central computer and consists of a number of docks from which materials are either dropped or picked up by the AGV; the dispatch of AGV is prioritized to efficiently perform material handling. The utilization of AGV can be obtained through simulation, and is used to predict the number of AGV in the system. The AGV can carry two loads, therefore, it is poorly utilized if it only transports one load at a trip. To better utilize AGV, the control delay concept is introduced, which forces the AGV to carry as many as two loads as possible at each trip. The simulation also provides guideline on the selection of control delay.