1 Introduction to Simulation |
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What is Simulation Modelling? |
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Simulation and Variability |
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Disadvantages of the Simulation Method |
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2 The Usage of Simulation |
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Published Surveys of the Use of Simulation |
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A Survey of Simulation Use in the UK |
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Where in the Organisation is Simulation Used? |
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Manufacturing Applications |
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Modelling Human Behaviour with Simulation |
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Methods of Modelling Human Behaviour |
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Choosing a Method to Model Human Behaviour |
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3 Acquiring the Resources for Simulation |
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Steps in Introducing Simulation |
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1. Select Simulation Sponsor |
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2. Evaluate Potential Benefits of Simulation |
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3. Estimate Resource Requirements |
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4. Selecting the Simulation Software Type |
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5. Selecting the Simulation Software Package |
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6. Computer Hardware Requirements |
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4 Steps in Building a Simulation Model |
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1. Formulate the Simulation Project Proposal |
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Determining the Level of Usage of the Simulation Model |
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Managing the Simulation Project |
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The Simulation Project Proposal |
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Logic Data Required for the Process Map |
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Additional Data Required for the Simulation Model |
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Less than 20 Data Points: Estimation |
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20+ Data Points: Deriving a Theoretical Distribution |
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200+ Data Points: Constructing an Empirical Distribution |
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6. Validation and Verification |
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7. Experimentation and Analysis |
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Statistical Analysis for Terminating Systems |
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Statistical Analysis for Non-terminating Systems |
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8. Presentation of Results |
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Organisational Context of Implementation |
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5 Enabling Simulation – Simulation and Process Improvement Methodology |
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Case Study 1: A Redesign of a Road Traffic Accident Reporting System Using Business Process Simulation |
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The Road Traffic Accident Case Study |
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The Road Traffic Accident Business Process Simulation |
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Case Study 2: Using Business Process Simulation Within a Business Process Reengineering Approach |
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The Custody of Prisoner Process Case Study |
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Case Study 3: Process Improvement Within a HR Division at a UK Police Force |
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The HR Division Case Study |
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6 Enabling Simulation — Qualitative Simulation |
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Case Study 4: Using Simulation Modelling to Assess Service Reliability |
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Case Study 5: The Case for the Organisational Use of Simulation |
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Simulation Model Analysis |
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Case Study 6: Using Simulation for Facility Design |
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7 Enabling Simulation — Simulation and OR Techniques |
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Case Study 7: A Simulation Analysis of Arrest Costs |
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Activity Based Costing — Committed and Flexible Resource |
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Case Study 8: Using System Dynamics in a Discrete-event Simulation Study |
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The Manufacturing Process |
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The Discrete-event Simulation Study |
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The System Dynamics Study |
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Case Study 9: The Use of Data Envelopment Analysis in a Discrete-event Simulation Study |
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Preliminary Data Analysis |
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The Initial DEA Assessment |
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Simulation Case Study: The Redesign of the Crime Arrest Process at a UK Police Force |
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Index |
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