Simulation Software
Witness Simulation Introduction In this report I will discuss how interactive simulation modelling within Greys Automotive Ltd could be used to improve existing systems and procedures. ... Does not use any form of simulation modelling. Simulation was first used in the 1950’s to study a range of business problems. ... Animations proved particularly useful for assessing and confirming the validity of the model and in the 1990’s, simulation was further enhanced to give 3D visualisation. ... Simulation is a powerful tool used for letting us imagine new systems and allowing us to both quantify and observe their behaviour. Whether the system is a production line, a distribution network or a communications system, simulation can be used to study and compare alternative designs or troubleshoot existing systems. With simulation models we are free to imagine how an existing system might perform if altered, or imagine and visualise how a new system might behave before the prototype is even completed. The ability to easily construct and execute models and generate statistics and animations about results is in my opinion the main attraction of simulation software. The for areas where I have investigated using simulation modelling are as follows; 1. ... Witness simulation could be used in the following way to help maximise assembly production. ... The simulation would then be executed, and the results posted as the next days production target. ... Process flows, actual and estimated cycle times, change over times, maintenance repair data, machine downtimes and work patterns would be used for the foundation of the simulation model. ... Purchasing A simulation model could be put in place to investigate purchasing activities within Greys Automotive Ltd. ... Simulation would be a valuable tool in addition to the existing approaches because of the possibility to model and analyse dynamic and complex systems and control assumptions such as corporate policies, and investigate the effects of these changes in a controlled environment. In the simulation model each department would is represented by an “agent”, which executes jobs that arise within the department. ... Using the above agents the simulation model could be constructed. ... One of the best features of this simulation model would be that the model could be run over different periods of time. ... The output of the simulation model would be a list of all jobs and their attributes, the skill requirement and the expected quality etc.