A simulation model capable of representing a large variety of flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) has been developed. The software, written entirely in FORTRAN, can be used during the design and control stages of the FMS development. The several modules of the model are described. The model's validation is primarily examined by comparing its results with those obtained using a model written in a specialized simulation language, namely ECSL. Fifteen control strategies are defined and simulation results discussed.
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