Development and validation of a systems macro model using isolated micro models

Authors:
Drazen Kostelski;John Buzacott;Kenneth McKay;Xiao-Gao Liu
Affiliations:
WATMIMS Research Group, Department of Management Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, CANADA N2L 3G1;WATMIMS Research Group, Department of Management Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1;WATMIMS Research Group, Department of Management Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1;WATMIMS Research Group, Department of Management Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1
Venue:
WSC '87 Proceedings of the 19th conference on Winter simulation
Year:
1987

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Abstract

Joining of micro simulation models can be very difficult and usually impossible. To overcome this obstacle, we often resort to macro modelling. However, building a macro model of a complex manufacturing system is nontrivial and carries with it a number of significant risks and difficulties. There are problems with the mechanics of performing the work and the validation of the final macro model. In this paper we document an approach that addresses both the mechanics and validation issues. The “zero internal banking” approach is presented and used to build a macro model which utilizes information provided by isolated micro models.