Simulation Modeling and Analysis with ARENA / Edition 1

by Tayfur Altiok, Benjamin Melamed

Overview

Simulation Modeling and Analysis with Arena is a highly readable textbook which treats the essentials of the Monte Carlo discrete-event simulation methodology, and does so in the context of a popular Arena simulation environment.” It treats simulation modeling as an in-vitro laboratory that facilitates the understanding of complex systems and experimentation with what-if scenarios in order to estimate their performance metrics. The book contains chapters on the simulation modeling methodology and the underpinnings of discrete-event systems, as well as the relevant underlying probability, statistics, stochastic processes, input analysis, model validation and output analysis. All simulation-related concepts are illustrated in numerous Arena examples, encompassing production lines, manufacturing and inventory systems, transportation systems, and computer information systems in networked settings.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780123705235
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	06/22/2007
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	456
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 10.25(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction to Simulation Modeling; Chapter 2 Discrete Event Simulation;Chapter 3 Elements of Probability and Statistics;Chapter 4 Random Number and Variate Generation;Chapter 5 Arena Basics;Chapter 6 Model Testing and Debugging Facilities;Chapter 7 Input Analysis; Chapter 8 Model Goodness: Verification and Validation;Chapter 9 Output Analysis;Chapter 10 Correlation Analysis;Chapter 11 Modeling Production Lines;Chapter 12 Modeling Supply Chain Systems; Chapter 13 Modeling Transportation Systems;Chapter 14 Modeling Computer Information Systems;Appendix A Frequently Used Arena Constructs;Appendix B VBA in Arena;References; Index

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A Concise text that includes the most up-to-date principles of simulation modeling as well as the popular, in demand ARENA simulation software package.