Simulation experts know very well that there are similarities between the models they build for different manufacturing system. This article describes a module based generic model generator for discrete manufacturing systems. The module based generator was developed from a group technology (GT) classification scheme. The GT scheme uses common model features as a basis for creating generic model components. Specific user models are constructed by modifying and configuring the generic models rather than building them from scratch, thus reducing the effort and skill expected of the user in the process of model abstraction, construction, and validation/ verification.
Cochran, J.K., G.T. Mackulak, N.E. Ozdemirel, E.J. Stahlman.1990, GUIDES: A Generic User-Friendly Intelligent Design Environment for Simulation, Volume #2 - GUIDES Users' Manual, Institute for Manufacturing and Automation Research, p. 195.
2.
Crookes, J.G., 1987, "Generators, generic models, and methodology." Journal of the Operational Research Society, 38, 765-768.
3.
Doukidis, G.I. and R.J. Paul, 1985, "Research into expert systems to aid simulation model formulation." Journal of the Operational Research Society , 36, 319-325.
4.
Elsaz, M.S., 1986, "The applicability of artificial intelligence techniques to knowledge representation in modelling and simulation." In M. S. Elsaz, T. I. Oren, and B. P. Zeigler (Eds.), Modelling and simulation methodology in the artificial intelligence era, Netherlands: Elsevier Science. pp. 19-40.
5.
Haddock, J., 1988, "A simulation generator for flexible manufacturing systems design and control." IIE Transactions, 20, 22-30.
6.
Mackulak, G.T.; J.K. Cochran; D.L. Shunk.1987, Generic system simulation development on the PC (Phases I-III), CIM Research Center, Arizona State University .
7.
Mathewson, S.C., 1984, "The application of program generator software and its extensions to discrete event simulation." IEE Transactions , 16, 3-18.
8.
Medeiros, D.J. and R.P. Sadowski.1983, "Simulation of robotic manufacturing cells: A modular approach." SIMULATION, 40, 3-12.
9.
Ozdemirel, N.E., 1990, Generic Manufacturing Simulation Model Construction Based on Group Technology Classification of Models, Ph.D. Dissertation, Arizona State University, pp 248-299.
10.
Ozdemirel, N.E., G.T. Mackulak, J.K. Cochran.1993, "A group technology classification and coding scheme for discrete manufacturing simulation models." 31, No. 3, pp. 579-601.
11.
Pegden, C.D., R.E. Shannon, R.P. Sadowski.1990, Introduction to Simulation Using SIMAN, New York: McGraw-Hill, Inc.
12.
Reddy, Y.V.R., M.S. Fox, N. Husain, N.M. McRoberts.1986, "The knowledge-based simulation system." IEEE Software, 3, 26-37.
