Toward increased use of simulation in transportation
Proceedings of the 30th conference on Winter simulation
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This paper describes a successful application of discrete event simulation techniques to evaluate and improve the plane offloading operations in a central aircargo Hub. The simulation model was built after a thorough analysis of plane offloading procedures, freight flow, and work rules involving the usage of equipment and personnel. Experimentation and extensive statistical analysis were performed to determine the (i) best operating rules, (ii) strategic changes to tug and dolly operations, and (iii) ramp configuration. The final recommendations based on a rigorous analysis to improve the ramp performance and use of models in planning and control are discussed.