REQUIRED STEPS FOR SUCCESSFUL DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SIMULATION

Use of simulation modeling as a tool to address manufacturing issues e nables the modeler to measure the performance of the existing or propo sed systems under different operating schemes. It can help management make basic evaluations of the different options. Therefore, simulation of the system's operation has rapidly become one of the most useful a nd common applications of computers. But, along with the prevailing us e of simulation has come a great deal of misuse. Underlying all misuse s is lack of knowledge. In this article the process of simulation mode ling, data collection, common pitfalls in simulation modeling and its implementations, data analysis, output interpretation, design of simul ation experiments, and training requirements are described.