Programming-free graphic factory simulation with GEFMS/PC (graphically enhanced flexible modeling system)

  • Authors:
  • Ralph R. Duersch;Marc A. Laymon

  • Affiliations:
  • General Electric Company, Corporate Research and Development, Schenectady, N.Y.;General Electric Company, Corporate Research and Development, Schenectady, N.Y.

  • Venue:
  • WSC '85 Proceedings of the 17th conference on Winter simulation
  • Year:
  • 1985

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Abstract

This paper describes the capabilities and operation of a simulation tool designed for manufacturing applications[1] that does not require programming. The input of the simulation is based on a graphic layout of the model and the user's responses to a series of questions and answers. This implementation on IBM Personal Computers makes it possible for a larger group of manufacturing planners, engineers, and others to use simulation than was possible with an earlier implementation on the DEC† VAX[2].