Simulation Modeling and Arena - 9781118607916

Traditionally, there have been two primary types of simulation textbooks: those that emphasize the theoretical (and mostly statistical) aspects of simulation, and those that emphasize the simulation language or package.Simulation Modeling and Arena, Second Edition blends these two aspects of simulation textbooks together while adding and emphasizing the art of model building. This book features coverage of statistical analysis, which is integrated with the modeling to emphasize the importance of both topics. The Second Edition features new topical coverage, including static simulation and spreadsheet simulation; how simulation works and why it matters; and expanded use of Arena, specifically the use of strings in models, the Atribute module, the OnChange block, visual dashboards, and an introduction to 3-D animation concepts. In addition, a running example is presented throghout each chapter to prepare readers to perform a realistic case study based on the IIE/RA contest problem. The new edition also contains expanded topical coverage on: simulation clock within discrete event modeling simulation; statistical modeling concepts with the theoretical basis and equationsneeded to perform the analysis by hand; increased use of Arena Run Controller, modeling non-stationary arrival processes; and the Wait-Signal constructs.