DM: Simulation Short Course

[Cunningham, Scott W]

COMPUTER SIMULATION-MODELING FOR LOGISTICS & SERVICE INDUSTRY 
APPLICATIONS
Synopsis: 
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This course focuses on effective modeling analysis of complicated 
processes
through the use of computer simulation.  It is designed for the many
potential simulation users in the real world.  The instructors will 
take you
step-by-step through all of the key ideas of computer simulation.  
Along the
way, they will explain the mathematical and statistical concepts you 
need to
perform a valid simulation study.  A practical, hands-on approach is 
taken,
and each concept is supplemented with relevant examples from Arena, a
popular, easy-to-use simulation package featuring the latest graphical
animation capabilities.  Attendees are encouraged to bring modeling 
problems
that they have encountered on-the-job.
The class will be offered June 1-3, 1998 at the main campus of 
Georgia Tech
in Atlanta, Georgia.  Anyone involved in the following areas is 
encouraged
to attend:
*       Industrial Engineering and Systems Analysis
*       Operations Research
*       Hospital Planning
*       Financial Analysis
*       Warehousing and Distribution
*       Materials Distribution Planning
*       Just-In-Time and Quick Response Implementation
*       Total Quality Management
*       Process Manufacturing

        Course Topics:
*       Introduction
*       Process-Interaction Modeling
*       Probability and Statistics Review
*       Modeling Complex Queueing Systems
*       Input Modeling-Choosing the Correct Probability Distributions
*       Generating Random Variables and Arrival Processes
*       Output Analysis for a Single System
*       Finding the Best System Configuration
*       Manufacturing Applications and Case Studies
*       Choosing the Right Simulation Package

Instructors: 
        Christos Alexopoulos and David Goldsman, School of ISyE, 
Georgia
Tech John S. Carson II, AutoSimulations, Inc.
        Randall Sadowski, Systems Modeling Corp.
Course Fees and Registration Deadlines apply.  For more information, 
please
contact:
        Dr. David Goldsman
        Georgia Institute of Technology
404-894-2365
        sman@isye.gatech.edu <mailto:sman@isye.gatech.edu> 

        Scott Cunningham, D.Phil
        Research Engineer
        Knowledge Discovery
        NCR Human Interface Technology Center