Robustness of queuing network formulas
Journal of the ACM (JACM)
Error bounds for performance prediction in queuing networks
ACM Transactions on Computer Systems (TOCS)
Optimization of manufacturing system simulations using perturbation analysis and SENSE
WSC '85 Proceedings of the 17th conference on Winter simulation
Metamodels for simulation input-output relations
WSC '92 Proceedings of the 24th conference on Winter simulation
Productivity enhancement through simulation and queuing network analysis
WSC '94 Proceedings of the 26th conference on Winter simulation
Optimization of manufacturing system simulations using perturbation analysis and SENSE
WSC '85 Proceedings of the 17th conference on Winter simulation
Integrating targeted cycle-time reduction into the capital planning process
Proceedings of the 30th conference on Winter simulation
Rapid modeling: implications for business planning
WSC '88 Proceedings of the 20th conference on Winter simulation
Experiences with analytic and simulation modeling for a factory of the future project at IBM
WSC '86 Proceedings of the 18th conference on Winter simulation
A method for planning analysis and design simulation of CIM systems
WSC '87 Proceedings of the 19th conference on Winter simulation
Manufacturing process analysis—tools and applications
WSC '87 Proceedings of the 19th conference on Winter simulation
Modeling of a manufacturing cell using a graphical simulation system based on Smalltalk-80
WSC '87 Proceedings of the 19th conference on Winter simulation
Metaheuristics for a Flexible Assembly System Design Problem
Journal of Heuristics
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MANUPLAN is a tool for designing and analyzing manufacturing systems. In the early stages of manufacturing systems planning, it offers an efficient alternative to simulation modelling. MANUPLAN is based on a state-of-the-art analytical model. It is practical and easy to use, being simpler and quicker than simulations model. In a typical case, a system design that would have taken several weeks to evaluate using simulation was evaluated in under two days with MANUPLAN. Inputs to MANUPLAN are the basic system design data: information on part routing, equipment capacities and reliabilities, and production requirements. Outputs from MANUPLAN include part flow times, work-in-process levels, equipment utilizations, and production rates achieved. Each run by MANUPLAN takes only a few seconds. By changing the system design data, manufacturing designers can quickly understand the trade-offs between inventory levels, production requirements, flow times, and equipment reliabilities, for their system.