The paper considers a general structure of discrete-event simulation of manufacturing systems. It starts by specifying the approach of discrete-event, computer-based simulation, and then proceeds to discuss a structure and main steps of a simulation study, with a more detailed discussion of simulation-based optimisation of manufacturing systems. Finally, examples of successfully conducted simulation studies are given.
Simulation methodology, discrete-event simulation, simulation-based optimisation, manufacturing systems.
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