Making simulation work in the manufacturing environment

  • Authors:
  • J. M. Magerlein

  • Affiliations:
  • The Upjohn Company

  • Venue:
  • WSC '82 Proceedings of the 14th conference on Winter Simulation - Volume 1
  • Year:
  • 1982

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Abstract

The role of simulation in the manufacturing environment is to assist decision makers in initiating and implementing changes in the workplace. However, simulation studies in this area frequently yield few tangible benefits due to a lack of user understanding of the results, the failure to consider only feasible solution alternatives, or the failure to address the entire process. Simulation can become a valuable tool by applying it properly within the industrial setting. It must provide timely results, be integrated into the broader decision support project, and be conducted in close contact with the ultimate decision maker.