Title

The use of simulation modeling and factorial analysis as a method for process flow improvement

Abstract

Over the past quarter century, much effort has been devoted to the design and development of simulation modeling languages, and to methods for the development of simulation models themselves. Less effort, however, has been expended on the design of the experimental models upon which simulation studies are based. This paper describes a methodology for the determination of near optimal solutions considering experimental design and simulation modeling. Using this methodology, simulation scenarios are created and analyzed using an analysis of variance (ANOVA)-based experimental design. This paper also presents an application of this method in analyzing a manufacturing system design problem.

Department(s)

Technology and Construction Management

Document Type

Article

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-004-2497-5

Keywords

Analysis of variance (ANOVA), Design of experiments, Factor interaction, Factorial analysis, Production management, Simulation modeling

Publication Date

5-1-2006

Journal Title

International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology

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