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Preface
From the Editors
About the Conference
WSC Sponsoring Organizations
WSC Board of Directors
WSC 2012 Conference Committee
WSC 2012 Track Chairs & Program Committees
Future Simulation Conferences
WSC Foundation
Advanced Tutorial
Advanced tutorial on parallel simulation
Tutorial: Parallel Simulation on Supercomputers
Kalyan Perumalla
Advanced tutorial on teaching simulation
Tutorial: Teaching an Advanced Simulation Topic
Shane Henderson, Sheldon H. Jacobson, Stewart Robinson
How Discrete-Event Simulation Software Works and Why It Matters
How Discrete-Event Simulation Software Works and Why It Matters
Thomas J. Schriber, Daniel T. Brunner, Jeffrey S. Smith
Tutorial: Advanced Spatial Systems with Cellular Discrete-Event Modeling and Simulation
Tutorial: Advanced Spatial Systems with Cellular Discrete-Event Modeling and Simulation
Gabriel Wainer
Tutorial: Conceptual Simulation Modeling with Onto-UML
Tutorial: Conceptual Simulation Modeling with Onto-UML
Giancarlo Guizzardi, Gerd Wagner
Tutorial: Input Uncertainty in Output Analysis
Tutorial: Input Uncertainty in Output Analysis
Russell R. Barton
Tutorial: Optimization via Simulation with Bayesian Statistics and Dynamic Programming
Tutorial: Optimization via Simulation with Bayesian Statistics and Dynamic Programming
Peter I. Frazier
Tutorial: Tools and Methodologies for Executing Successful Simulation Consulting Projects
Tutorial: Tools and Methodologies for Executing Successful Simulation Consulting Projects
Carley Jurishica, Nancy Zupick
Analysis Methodology
Analysis and Optimization of Complex Stochastic Systems
Using Sectioning to Construct Confidence Intervals for Quantiles When Applying Importance Sampling
Marvin K. Nakayama
Optimal Scenario Tree Reductions for the Stochastic Unit Commitment Problem
Ali Koc, Soumyadip Ghosh
Sampling Point Processes on Stable Unbounded Regions and Exact Simulation of Queues
Jose Blanchet, Jing Dong
Discrete Optimization, Ranking, and Selection
Ranking and Selection with Unknown Correlation Structures
Huashuai Qu, Ilya Ryzhov, Michael Fu
Efficient Computing Budget Allocation For A Single Design by Using Regression with Sequential Sampling Constraint
Xiang Hu, Loo Hay Lee, Ek Peng Chew, Douglas Morrice, Chun-Hung Chen
Closed-Form Sampling Laws For Stochastically Constrained Simulation Optimization On Large Finite Sets
Nugroho Pujowidianto, Susan Hunter, Raghu Pasupathy, Loo Lee, Chun-Hung Chen
Estimation with low bias and variance
New Control Variates for Levy Process Models
Kemal Dingeç, Wolfgang Hörmann
A New Perspective on Batched Quantile Estimation
Christos Alexopoulos, David Goldsman, James Wilson
A New Approach to Unbiased Estimation for SDE’s
Chang-han Rhee, Peter Glynn
Gradient-Based Optimization
Combining Gradient-based Optimization with Stochastic Search
Enlu Zhou, Jiaqiao Hu
Optimization via Gradient Oriented Polar Random Search
Haobin Li, Loo Hay Lee, Ek Peng Chew
Averaging and Derivative Estimation Within Stochastic Approximation Algorithms
Fatemeh Hashemi, Raghu Pasupathy
Input modeling and service systems
A Quick Assessment of Input Uncertainty
Barry Nelson, Bruce Ankenman
Simulation Optimization for Appointment Scheduling
Paulien Koeleman, Ger Koole
On The Modeling and Forecasting of Call Center Arrivals
Rouba Ibrahim, Pierre L'Ecuyer, Haipeng Shen, Nazim Regnard
Metamodeling
Stochastic kriging for conditional value-at-risk and its sensitivities
Xi Chen, Kyoung-Kuk Kim, Barry Nelson
Selecting Random Latin Hypercube Dimensions and Designs Through Estimation of Maximum Absolute Pairwise Correlation Behavior
Alejandro Hernandez, Thomas Lucas, Paul Sanchez
Moving Least Squares Regression for High Dimensional Simulation Metamodeling
Peter Salemi, Barry Nelson, Jeremy Staum
Monte Carlo methods in statistics
On the choice of MCMC kernels for approximate Bayesian computation with SMC samplers
Anthony Lee
Bayesian inference for Gibbs random fields using composite likelihoods
Nial Friel
Optimal parallelization of a sequential Approximate Bayesian Computation algorithm
Nial Friel, Jean-Michel Marin, Pierre Pudlo, Mohammed Sedki
Multilevel simulation
Computing Mean First Exit Times for Stochastic Processes Using Multi-level Monte Carlo
Mikolaj Roj, Desmond J. Higham
Multilevel Primal and Dual Approaches for Pricing American Options
John Schoenmakers, Denis Belomestny, Marcel Ladkau
Multilevel Monte Carlo methods for highly heterogeneous media
Aretha L. Teckentrup
Randomized quasi-Monte Carlo methods
Simulation of Coalescence with Stratified Sampling
Rami El Haddad, Rana Fakherddine, Christian Lecot, Arthur Soucemarianadin, Moussa Tembely
Software Tools to Construct Good Integration Lattices
Pierre L'Ecuyer, David Munger
Fast Orthogonal Transforms for Pricing Derivatives with Quasi-Monte Carlo
Gunther Leobacher, Christian Irrgeher
Rare-Event Simulation I
Rare-event simulations for Exponential Integrals of Smooth Gaussian Processes
Jingchen Liu, Gongjun Xu
Rare events in cancer recurrence timing
Kevin Z. Leder, Jasmine Y. Foo
On Error Rates in Rare Event Simulation with Heavy Tails
Soren Asmussen, Dominik Kortschak
Rare-event simulation II
Dependent Failures in Highly Reliable Static Networks
Zdravko Botev, Pierre L'Ecuyer, Bruno Tuffin
Probabilistic Bounded Relative Error for Rare Event Simulation Learning Techniques
Ad Ridder, Bruno Tuffin
Efficient importance sampling under partial information
Henry Lam
Recent Advances in Simulation Optimization
Efficient Discrete Optimization via Simulation Using Stochastic Kriging
Jie Xu
On Direct Gradient Enhanced Simulation Metamodels
Huashuai Qu, Michael Fu
Selecting the Best By Comparing Simulated Systems In a Group of Three When Variances are Known and Unequal
A. B. Dieker, Seong-Hee Kim
Simulation in Emergency Services and Defense
Exploring Bounds on Ambulance Deployment Policy Performance
Eric Cao Ni, Susan R. Hunter, Shane G. Henderson, Huseyin Topaloglu
Evaluating dynamic dispatch strategies for Emergency Medical Services: TIFAR simulation tool
Martin van Buuren, Karen Aardal, Rob van der Mei, Henk Post
Optimally Tuned Markov Chain Simulations of Battles for Real Time Decision Making
Russell CH Cheng, James Moffat
Simulation-based optimization, learning, and dynamic programming
Ranking and Selection Meets Robust Optimization
Ilya O. Ryzhov, Boris Defourny, Warren B. Powell
Bootstrapped Kriging metamodels preserving convexity or monotonicity
Jack Kleijnen, Ehsan Mehdad, Wim C.M. van Beers
Sequential Screening: A Bayesian Dynamic Programming Analysis Of Optimal Group-Splitting
Peter I. Frazier, Bruno M. Jedynak, Li Chen
Applications in construction
Energy Simulations
Transient heat transfer through walls and thermal bridges. Numerical modelling: methodology and validation
Fabrizio Ascione, Nicola Bianco, Filippo de Rossi, Giuseppe Vanoli
Validation of Building Energy Modeling Tools: Ecotect™, Green Building Studio™ and IES™
Thomas J. Reeves, Svetlana Olbina, Raymond Issa
Preliminary Research in Dynamic-BIM (D-BIM) Workbench Development
Ravi Srinivasan, Charles Kibert, Paul Fishwick, Zachary Ezzell, Jaya Lakshmanan, Siddharth Thakur, Ishfak Ahmed
Simulation in Construction II
Methodology For Synchronizing Discrete Event Simulation and System Dynamics Models
Hani Alzraiee, Tarek Zayed, Osama Moselhi
Construction Analysis of Rainwater Harvesting Systems
Lawrence V. Fulton, Rasim Muzaffer Musal, Francis A. Méndez Mediavilla
Determination of Float Time for Individual Construction Tasks Using Constraint-Based Discrete-Event Simulation
Gergö Dori, André Borrmann
Simulation in Construction Scheduling
Simulation of Crane operation in 3D space
SangHyeok Han, Shafiul Hasan, Mohamed Al-Hussein, Kamil Umut Gökçe, Ahmed Bouferguene
Adjusted Recombination Operator For Simulation-based Construction Schedule Optimization
Kamil Szczesny, Matthias Hamm, Markus König
Intelligent BIM-based Construction Scheduling
Markus König, Ilka Habenicht, Christian Koch, Sven Spieckermann
Simulation in Health and Safety
DEVS-BASED BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING AND SIMULATION FOR EMERGENCY EVACUATION
Gabriel Wainer, Sixuan Wang, Michael Van Schyndel, Vinu Subashini Rajus, Robert Woodbury
Automatic Generation of Dynamic Virtual Fences as Part of BIM-based Prevention Program for Construction Safety
Amin Hammad, Cheng Zhang, Shayan Setayeshgar, Yoosef Asen
Health care logistics and space – Accounting for the physical build environment while simulating health logistics
Richard Boucherie, Erwin Hans, Timo Hartmann
Simulation of Construction Operations
Development of the physics-based assembly system model for the mechatronic validation of automated assembly systems
Anton Strahilov, Jivka Ovtcharova, Thomas Bär
GPS-Based Framework Towards More Realistic and Real-time Construction Equipment Operation Simulation
Nipesh Pradhananga, Jochen Teizer
Advancement Simulation of Tunnel Boring Machines
Tobias Rahm, Markus Koenig, Christian Koch, Markus Thewes, Kambiz Sadri
Applications in Healthcare
Combined OR/Simulation Techniques
Simulation Modeling in The Social Care Sector: A Literature Review
Bhakti Satyabudhi Stephan Onggo
Mixing other methods with simulation is no big deal
Michael Pidd
Hybrid Simulation for Modelling Large Systems: An Example Of Integrated Care Model
Jafri Zulkepli, Tillal Eldabi, Navonil Mustafee
Design of Healthcare Systems
Hybrid Simulation with Loosely Coupled System Dynamics and Agent-Based Models for Prospective Health Technology Assessments
Anatoli Djanatliev, Peter Kolominsky-Rabas, Bernd Hofmann, Reinhard German
Calibration of a decision making process in a simulation model by a bicriteria optimization problem
Fermin Mallor, Cristina Azcarate, Julio Barado
Modeling Requirements for an Emergency Medical Service System Design Evaluator
Taesik Lee, Inkyung Sung
Epidemic Modeling
High Performance Informatics for Pandemic Preparedness
Stephen G. Eubank, Madhav V. Marathe, Keith R. Bisset
Modeling the Spread of Community-Associated MRSA
Charles M. Macal, Michael Z. David, Vanja M. Dukic, Diane S. Lauderdale, Michael J. North, Phil Shumm, Nicholson Collier, Robert S. Daum, Duane T. Wegener, James A. Evans, Jocelyn R. Wilder
A Large Simulation Experiment to Test Influenza Pandemic Behavior
Michael F. Beeler, Dionne M. Aleman, Michael W. Carter
Healthcare Capacity Planning
Planning Of Bed Capacities In Specialized and Integrated Care Units: Incorporating Bed Blockers in A Simulation of Surgical Throughput
Navonil Mustafee, Lee Davies, Terry Lyons, Mark Ramsey, Paul Rees, Michael Willaimas
The Case Against Utilization: Deceptive Performance Measures in In-patient Care Capacity Models
Kiatikun Luangkesorn, Spencer Nabors, Theologos Bountourelis, Gilles Clermont, Andrew Schaefer
Evaluating Healthcare Systems with Insufficient Capacity to Meet Demand
Sachin Pendharkar, Diane Bischak, Paul Rogers
Healthcare Modeling
A Generalized Simulation Model of an Integrated Emergency Post
Martijn Mes, Manon Bruens
Simpho: An Ontology For Simulation Modeling of Population Health
Anna Okhmatovskaia, David Buckeridge, Arash Shaban-Nejad, Andrew Sutcliffe, Philippe Fines, Jacek Kopec, Michael Wolfson
Applying a Framework for Healthcare Incentives Simulation
Gerald Tesauro, Jospeh Bigus, Ching-Hua Chen-Ritzo, Keith Hermiz, Robert Sorrentino
Healthcare Operations Management
Operations Analysis and Appointment Scheduling for an Outpatient Chemotherapy Department
Mitsuko Yokouchi, Setsuko Aoki, HaiXia Sang, Run Zhao, Soemon Takakuwa
Aggregate Simulation Modeling of an MRI Department using Effective Process Times
F.J.A. Jansen, L.F.P. Etman, J.E. Rooda, I.J.B.F. Adan
Sensitivity Analysis of an Icu Simulation Model
Theologos Bountourelis, David Eckman, Louis Luangkesorn, Andrew Schaefer, Spencer Nabors, Gilles Clermont
Simulation of Ambulance Services
Reducing ambulance response time using simulation: The case of Val-de-Marne department emergency medical service
Lina Aboueljinane, Zied Jemai, Evren Sahin
A Simulation-based Iterative Method for a Trauma Center – Air Ambulance Location Problem
Taesik Lee, Hoon Jang, Soo-Haeng Cho, John Turner
Comparison of Ambulance Diversion Policies via Simulation
Adrian Ramirez Nafarrate, Baykal Hafizoglu, Esma S. Gel, John W. Fowler
Simulation of Emergency Departments
Simulation With Data Scarcity: Developing A Simulation Model of A Hospital Emergency Department
Yong-Hong Kuo, Janny Leung, Colin Graham
Multi-Criteria Framework for Emergency Department In Irish Hospital
Waleed Abo-Hamad, Amr Arisha
ABMS Optimization for Emergency Departments
Eduardo Cabrera, Manel Taboada, Emilio Luque, Francisco Epelde, M. Iglesias
Simulation of Patient Flow
A Simulation-based Decision Support System to Model Complex Demand Driven Healthcare Facilities
Michael Thorwarth, Amr Arisha
A Simulation Study To Reduce Nurse Overtime And Improve Patient Flow Time At A Hospital Endoscopy Unit
Javad Taheri, Ziad Gellad, Dariele Burchfield, Kevin Cooper
A Simulation Study of Patient Flow for Day of Surgery Admission
Michael E. Kuhl
The Care Life Cycle
Linked lives: The utility of an agent-based approach to modelling partnership and household formation in the context of social care
Jason Noble, Eric Silverman, Jakub Bijak, Stuart Rossiter, Maria Evandrou, Seth Bullock, Athina Vlachantoni, Jane Falkingham
Using System Dynamics to Model the Social Care System: Linking Demography, Simulation and Care
Sally Brailsford, Maria Evandrou, Rebekah Luff, Joe Viana, Athina Vlachantoni, Rosalind Willis, Richard Shaw
A Multi-Paradigm, Whole System View of Health and Social Care for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Joe Viana, Stuart Rossiter, Andrew R. Channon, Sally C. Brailsford, Andrew J. Lotery
Why Healthcare Professionals are Slow to Adopt Modeling and Simulation
A Survey on the Use of Simulation in German Healthcare
Patrick Kirchhof, Nicolas Meseth
Why Healthcare Professionals are Slow to Adopt Modeling and Simulation
James Fackler, Julie Hankin, Terry Young
Applications in Social Science and Organization
Applications of Agent-Based Models in the Social Sciences
A generic model to assess sustainability impact of resource management plans in multiple regulatory contexts
Jean-Pierre Müller, Sigrid Aubert
Using Participatory Elicitation to Identify Population Needs and Power Structures in Conflict Environments
Armando Geller, Seyed Mohammad Mussavi Rizi, Maciej M. Latek
Peer Review Under The Microscope. An Agent-Based Model of Scientific Collaboration
Flaminio Squazzoni, Claudio Gandelli
Modelling Innovation Networks of General Purpose Technologies - the Case of Nanotechnology
Petra Ahrweiler, Benjamin Schrempf
Economics and Management
Hybrid Simulation and Optimization Approach to Design and Control Fresh Product Networks
Marlies Keizer, Rene Haijema, Jack Vorst, Jacqueline Bloemhof
Equity Valuation Model of Vietnamese Firms in A Foreign Securities Market- A Simulation Approach
Minh Nguyen, Hue Nguyen, Dzung Nguyen, Toan Nguyen
Modeling Food Supply Chains Using Multi-Agent Simulation
Caroline Krejci, Benita Beamon
NESS Non-Equilibrium Social Science
Predictive Non-Equilibrium Social Science
Rich Colbaugh, Kristin Glass
Do the attributes of products matter for success in social network markets?
Paul Ormerod, Bassel Tarbush, R. Alexander Bentley
Complexity and Agent Based Models in the Policy Process
Paul Ormerod, Bridget Rosewell
Planning
Hypercube Simulation Analysis for A Large-Scale Ambulance Service System
Hozumi Morohosi, Takehiro Furuta
An Open Source Simulation-Based Approach For Neighbourhood Spatial Planning Policy
Georgios Theodoropoulos, Peter Lee
A SIMULATION STUDY OF THE EFFECT OF MOSQUE DESIGN ON EGRESS TIMES
Khaled Nassar, Ahmed Bayyoumi
Social Behavior
Agent Based Model of the E-MINI Future Market: Applied to Policy Decisions
Roy Hayes, Mark Paddrik, Andrew Todd, Steve Yang, Peter Belinig, William Scherer
Grounded Theory Based Agent
Ugo Merlone, Arianna Dal Forno
Modeling Social Groups in Crowds Using Common Ground Theory
Seung In Park, Francis Quek, Yong Cao
Case Studies in Production and Logistics
Added Methods - Computational Intelligence
Simulation-Based Distributed Fuzzy Control For Wip in A Multi-Variety And Small-Batch Discrete Production System with one Tightly Coupled Cell
Run Zhao, Soemon Takakuwa
Computational intelligence methods – joint use in discrete event simulation model of logistics processes
Marek Karkula, Lech Bukowski
Case Studies - Material Flow Systems
Augmenting An Inbound Raw Material Handling System of A Steel Plant by Uncovering Hidden Logistics Capacity
Atanu Mukherjee, Arindam Som, Arnab Adak, Prateek Raj, Swarnendu Kirtania
Operations Modeling and Analysis of Open pit Copper Mining Using GPS Tracking Data
Yifei Tan, Undram Chinbat, Kanna Miwa, Soemon Takakuwa
Industrial Production and Logistics Processes I
Key Performance Indicators for the Evaluation Of Balanced Lines
Lothar März
A Simulation-Based Lean Production Approach at a Low-Volume Parts Manufacturer with Part Combining
Francesco Nucci, Antonio Grieco
Value Chain Simulation in Aircraft Production
Jeroen Steenbakkers, Marvin Hermelijn, Simon van der Weij
Industrial Production and Logistics Processes II
Simulation of Liquid Metal Logistics in Primary Aluminum Industry
Daniel Paz, César Bustelo, Pablo Racca
Optimizing Assembly Line Supply by Integrating Warehouse Picking and Forklift Routing Using Simulation
Stefan Vonolfen, Monika Kofler, Andreas Beham, Michael Affenzeller, Werner Achleitner
Autocorrelation Effects in Manufacturing Systems Performance: A Simulation Analysis
Diego Crespo Pereira, David del Rio Vilas, Nadia Rego Monteil, Rosa Rios Prado, Alejandro Garcia del Valle
Logistics Networks
Just In Sequence Delivery Improvement Based On Flexsim Simulation Experiment
Pawel Pawlewski, Karolina Rejmicz, Michal Pieprz, Kamil Stasiak
Exchange Rates and Trade Tariffs Assestment for Strategic Decisions in Supply Networks Configuration
Eduardo Saiz, Jone Uribetxebarria
Simulation of Yard Operations and Management in Transshipment Terminals
Uwe Clausen, Ina Goedicke
Shipbuilding and Maritime Applications
Simulation for Performance Evaluation of the Housekeeping Process
Pasquale Legato, Rina Mazza, Roberto Trunfio
Development and Applications of Simulation Tools for One-of-a-Kind Production Processes
Dirk Steinhauer, Michael Soyka
Simulation-Based Optimization
Initial Provisioning and Spare Parts Inventory Network Optimisation in a Multi-Maintenance Base Environment
Peter Lendermann, Annamalai Thirunavukkarasu, Malcolm Low, Leon McGinnis
Reference Point-based Evolutionary Multi-objective Optimization for Industrial Systems Simulation
Florian SIegmund, Jacob Bernedixen, Leif Pehrsson, Amos Ng, Kalyanmoy Deb
Warehouse Logistics and Inventory Management
A Simulation-Based Approach for Obtaining Optimal Order Quantities of Short-Expiration Date Items at A Retail Store
Sang Haixia, Takakuwa Soemon
Real-Time Performance Measurement System for Automated Teller Machines
Roel van Anholt, Iris Vis
A Case Study on Simulation and Emulation of A New Case Picking System for A us Based Wholesaler
Sven Spieckermann, Stephan Stauber, Ralf Bleifuß
Education and Gaming in Simulation
Analysis in Gaming and Education I
An Investigation of Simulation Tools Implementation In Management Education
Inas Ezz, Cecilia Loureiro-Koechlin, Lampros Stergioulas
Gaming simulations with environmental trajectories that maximize information gain
Gunnar Flötteröd, Sebastiaan Meijer
A Survey of Serious Games on Sustainable Development
Korina Katsaliaki, Navonil Mustafee
Analysis in Gaming and Education II
Constructive Alignment in Simulation Education
Anders Skoogh, Björn Johansson, Edward Williams
The Exponential Expansion of Simulation in Research
Matthew Powers, Susan Sanchez, Thomas Lucas
Applications in Gaming and Education
A Simulation Based Game Approach for Teaching Operations Management Topics
Francesco Costantino, Giulio Di Gravio, Ahmed Shaban, Massimo Tronci
Designing Serious Games for Revenue Management Training and Strategy Development
Catherine Cleophas
Simurena - A Web Portal for Open Educational Simulation
Gerd Wagner
Methodology in Gaming and Education
A Participatory Design Method to Develop Virtual Simulation Environments for Situational Awareness Training
Heide Lukosch, Theo van Ruijven, Alexander Verbraeck
Seamless Integration of Game and Learning, using Modeling and Simulation
Alke Martens, Dennis Maciuszek, Martina Weicht
Enabling Behavior Reuse In Development Of Virtual Environment Applications
Huaiyu Liu, Mic Bowman, Aaron Duffy, Warren Hunt
Embedded Simulation
Embedded Simulations: Applications
Applying Model-Reconstruction by Exploring MES and PLC Data for Simulation Support of Production Systems
András Pfeiffer, Botond Kádár, Gergely Popovics, Csaba Kardos, Zoltán Vén, Lörinc Kemeny, László Monostori
Embedding Simulation in Yard Crane Dispatching to Minimize Job Tardiness in Container Terminals
Shell Ying Huang, Xi Guo, Wen Jing Hsu, Wei Lin Lim
Towards an Agent-Based Symbiotic Architecture for Autonomic Management of Virtualized Data Centers
Qi Liu, Georgios Theodoropoulos, Dilma da Silva, Elvis Liu
Embedded Simulations: Transportation
A Case for Real-Time Calibration of Data-Driven Microscopic Traffic Simulation Tools
Dwayne Henclewood, Wonho Suh, Richard Fujimoto, Michael Hunter, Michael Rodgers
Symbiotic Simulation for Future Electro-mobility Transportation Systems
Heiko Aydt, Michael Lees, Alois Knoll
Combined Car-following and unsafe Event Trajectory SImulation using Agent Based Modeling Techniques
Montasir Abbas, Linsen Chong, Bryan Higgs, Alejandra Medina
Environmental Applications
Decision Support
Simulation to discover structure in optimal dynamic control policies
Rene Haijema, Eligius M.T. Hendrix, Diana Dijk, Jan Wal
MFCA-Based Simulation Analysis for Environment-oriented SCM Optimization Conducted by SMEs
Xuzhong Tang, Soemon Takakuwa
Using Discrete-Event Simulation to Evaluate a New Master Plan for a Sanitary Infrastructure
Esra Aleisa, Farah Al Refai, Abrar Al-Jadi, Alia'a Al-Naggar
Life Cycle Assessment
Global sensitivity analysis of nonlinear mathematical models - an implementation of two complementing variance-based methods
Thomas Henkel, Heike Wilson, Wilfried Krug
Achieving Sustainability through Combination of LCA and DES integrated in an Simulation Software for Production Processes
Andi Widok, Lars Schiemann, Paul Jahr, Volker Wohlgemuth
Evaluation of Methods used for Life-Cycle Assessments in Discrete Event Simulation
Jon Andersson, Anders Skoogh, Björn Johansson
Power Grid Simulations I
A Hybrid simulation framework to assess the impact of renewable generators on a distribution network
Fanny Boulaire, Mark Utting, Robin Drogemuller, Gerard Ledwich, Iman Ziari
A Comparative Analysis of Decentralized Power Grid Stabilization Strategies
Arnd Hartmanns, Holger Hermanns, Pascal Berrang
Experiences with Object-Oriented and Equation Based Modeling of A Floating Support Structure for Wind Turbines in Modelica
Matthias Brommundt, Michael Muskulus, Michael Strobel, Mareike Strach, Fabian Vorpahl
Power Grid Simulations II
mosaik - Scalable Smart Grid Scenario Specification
Steffen Schütte, Michael Sonnenschein
Optimization of Distributed Generation Penetration Based on Particle Filtering
Nurcin Celik, Juan Saenz, Xiaoran Shi
Traffic simulations
Large-Scale Traffic Simulation for Low-Carbon City
Hideyuki Mizuta, Yoshiki Yamagata, Hajime Seya
Cellular Automata Model Based on Machine Learning Methods for Simulating Land Use Change
Omar Charif, Hichem Omrani, Reine-Maria Basse, Philippe Trigano
Simulated-based Validity Analysis of Ecological User Equilibrium
Yun-Pang Floetteroed, Peter Wagner, Michael Behrisch, Daniel Krajzewicz
Introductory Tutorials
A Tutorial on How to Select Simulation Input Probability Distributions
A Tutorial on How to Select Simulation Input Probability Distributions
Averill M. Law Law
A Tutorial on Simulation Modeling in Six Dimensions
A Tutorial on Simulation Modeling in Six Dimensions
Paul Fishwick
Tutorial on building M&S software based on reuse
Tutorial on building M&S software based on reuse
Jan Himmelspach
Tutorial: Choosing what to Model - Conceptual Modeling for Simulation
Tutorial: Choosing what to Model - Conceptual Modeling for Simulation
Stewart Robinson
Tutorial: Tips for Successful Practice of Simulation
Tutorial: Tips for Successful Practice of Simulation
David T. Sturrock
Work Smarter, Not Harder: A Tutorial on Designing and Conducting Simulation Experiments
Work Smarter, Not Harder: A Tutorial on Designing and Conducting Simulation Experiments
Susan M. Sanchez, Hong Wan
MASM
AMHS Modeling and Simulation
Modeling and Wafer Defect Analysis in Semiconductor Automated Material Handling Systems
Thomas Wagner, Clemens Schwenke, Klaus Kabitzsch
Network Optimization prior to Dynamic Simulation of AMHS
Christian Hammel, Matthias Schöps, Thorsten Schmidt
Methodology to Best Extend AMHS for Site Expansion
Gabriel Gaxiola, Eric Christensen, Christian Hammel, Paul Stachura
Time Management
Optimization Model Selection for Simulation-Based Approximate Dynamic Programming Approaches in Semiconductor Manufacturing Operations
Xiaoting Chen, Emmanuel Fernandez, W. David Kelton
Introducing the Virtual Time Based Flow Principle in a High-Mix Low-Volume Wafer Test Facility and Exploring the Behavior of its Key Performance Indicators
Jan Lange, Sophia Keil, Dietrich Eberts, Gerald Weigert, Rainer Lasch
A Framework for Effective WIP Flow Management in Semiconductor Frontend Fabs
Mathias Duemmler, Juergen Wohlleben
Dispatching Approaches
Wip Control and Calibration in A Wafer FAB
Zhugen Zhou, Oliver Rose
Wip Balance and Due Date Control in A Wafer Fab with Low and High Volume Products
Zhugen Zhou, Oliver Rose
Development and Introduction of a Combined Dispatching Policy at a High-Mix Low-Volume ASIC Facility
Mike Gißrau, Oliver Rose
Front- and Back-end Scheduling
Improving Flow Line Scheduling by Upstream Mixed Integer Resource Allocation in a Wafer Test Facility
Dirk Doleschal, Jan Lange, Gerald Weigert, Andreas Klemmt
Study on Optimization Potential Influencing Factors in Simulation Studies Focused on Parallel Batch Machine Scheduling Using Variable Neighbourhood Search
Robert Kohn, Oliver Rose
A New Approach on CPS-Based Scheduling and Wip Control in Process Industries
Toshiya Kaihara, Yoshihiro Yao
MASM Keynote
MASM Keynote
Kurt Gruber
Modeling Techniques
Simulation-Based Optimization Method for Release Control of a Re-entrant Manufacturing system
Li Li, Peng Linhao, Li Yunfeng
An MVA Approximation for CONWIP Priority Modeling
Guy Curry, Moonsu Lee
A Mathematical Model For Estimating Defect Inspection Capacity With A Dynamic Control Strategy
Gloria Luz Rodriguez Verjan, Stephane Dauzère-Pérès, Jacques Pinaton
Production Planning in Semiconductor Manufacturing
Product Mix Optimization for a Semiconductor Fab: Modeling Approaches and Decomposition Techniques
Andreas Klemmt, Martin Romauch, Walter Laure
Using Iterative Simulation to Incorporate Load-Dependent Lead Times in Master Planning Heuristics
Lars Moench, Thomas Ponsignon
One Solver for All - A Generic Allocation Concept for Planning and Shop Floor Control
Sebastian Werner, Frank Lehmann, Andreas Klemmt, Joerg Domaschke
Quality Control in Semiconductor Manufacturing
Optimized Inspection Capacity for Out of Control Detection in Semiconductor Manufacturing
Israel Tirkel
Setting Quality Control Requirements To Balance Between Cycle Time and Yield - The Single Machine Case
Michael Hassoun, Liron Yedidsion, Miri Gilenson
Industrial Implementation of a Dynamic Sampling Algorithm in Semiconductor Manufacturing: Approach and Challenges
Justin Nduhura Munga, Stephane Dauzère-Pérès, Claude Yugma, Philippe Vialletelle
Scheduling Approaches in Semiconductor Manufacturing
Using simulation and hybrid sequencing optimization for makespan reduction at a wet tool
Anna Rotondo, John Geraghty, Paul Young
Scheduling Jobs with Time Constraints between Consecutive Process Steps in Semiconductor Manufacturing
Andreas Klemmt, Lars Moench
Simulation-based Multi-mode Resource-constrained Project Scheduling of Semiconductor Equipment Installation and Qualification
Junzilan Cheng, John Fowler, Karl Kempf
Statistical Methods
Virtual Equipment for Benchmarking Predictive Maintenance Algorithms
Andreas Mattes, Ulrich Schöpka, Peter Scheibelhofer, Günter Leditzky, Martin Schellenberger
Dominance Index for Many-to-many Correlation Analysis and its Application to Semiconductor Yield Analysis
Amos Hong, Argon Chen
Treatment of Missing Values for Association Rule-Based Tool Commonality Analysis in Semiconductor Manufacturing
Rong-Huei Chen, Chih-Min Fan
Identifying Illed Tool Combinations via Gibbs Sampler for Semiconductor Manufacturing Yield Diagnosis
Yu-Chin Hsu, Chih-Min Fan, Rong-Huei Chen
Supply Chain Management Approaches
Simulation of a Green Wafer Fab Featuring Solar Photovoltaic Technology and Storage System
Leann Sanders, Stephanie Lopez, Gregory Guzman, Jesus Jimenez, Tongdan Jin
An Evaluation of an Option Contract in Semiconductor Supply Chains
Konstanze Knoblich, Cathal Heavey, Peter Williams
A Multi-Stage Discrete Event Simulation Approach for Scheduling of Maintenance Activities in a Semiconductor Manufacturing Line
Wolfgang Scholl, Marcin Mosinski, Boon Ping Gan, Peter Lendermann, Daniel Noack, Patrick Preuss
Tool Modeling Approaches
Single Toolset Simulation Modeling Approaches in Semiconductor Manufacturing
Kamil Erkan Kabak, Cathal Heavey, Brian Kiernan
Admission Control for Batch Processes with Downstream Queue Time Constraints
Cheng-Hung Wu, Yu-Ching Cheng, Ping-Ju Tang, Jiun-Yu Yu
Improving Cluster Tools Performance Using Colored Petri Nets in Semiconductor Manifacturing
Dongjin Kim, Emrah Cimren, Robert Havey, Abbas K. Zaidi
Tutorial on Central Planning
Tutorial: Illusion of Capacity - Challenge of Incorporating the Complexity of FAB Capacity (Tool Deployment & Operating Curve) into Central Planning for Firms with Substantial NON-FAB Complexity
Kenneth Fordyce, R. John Milne, John Fournier, Harpal Singh
Military
Combat Modeling and Mission Analysis
An Agent-Based Model of the Battle of Isandlwana
Chris Scogings, Ken Hawick
An Approximative Method of Simulating a Duel
Mikko Pakkanen, Esa Lappi, Bernt Akesson
Modeling of Canadian Forces’ Northern Operations and Their Staging
Jean-Denis Caron, Yvan Gauthier, Ahmed Ghanmi
Defense and Security Applications of M&S - Grand Challenges and Current Efforts
Defense and Security Applications of M&S - Grand Challenges and Current Efforts
Andreas Tolk, Nabil R. Adam, Erdal Cayirci, Stefan Pickl, Randall Shumaker, Joseph A. Sullivan, William F. Waite
Military Analysis
Metamodeling of Simulations Consisting of Time Series Inputs and Outputs
Scott Rosen, Christopher Saunders, Samar Guharay
Assessing the Robustness of UAV Assignments
Enver Yucesan, Yucel Alver, Murat Ozdogan
Effective Crowd Control Through Adaptive Evolution of Agent-based Simulation Models
Nan Hu, James Decraene, Wentong Cai
Military Logistics
Tactical Combat Casualty Care: Strategic Issues of a Serious Simulation Game Development
Marko Hofmann, Hwa Feron
A Location Model for Storage of Emergency Supplies to Respond to Technological Accidents in Bogotá
Ridley S. Morales Mahecha, Raha Akhavan-Tabatabaei
Simulating Tomorrow's Supply Chain Today
Randolph Bradley, Jarrod Goentzel
Military Simulation Methodologies
ISO and OGC compliant Database Technology for the development of Simulation Object Databases
Martin Krückhans
Effects of Terrain in Computational Methods for Indirect Fire
Esa Lappi, Mikko Sysikaski, Bernt Åkesson, Ziya Yildirim
Effects of Stochastic Traffic Flow Model on Expected System Performance
John Hyland, Cheryl Smith
NATO Military M&S / Simulation-Enhanced Military Testing
Using Models and Simulations to Enhance Military Testing
Jeffery Peterson
NATO MSG-88 case study results to demonstrate the benefits of using Data Farming for military decision support
Daniel Kallfass, Tobias Schlaak
JCW Environment Development Branch Support for NATO Simulation Activities
Francis A. Bowers, Amy Grom
Modeling Methodology
Beyond Simulation
Investigating Unexpected Outcomes Through the Application of Statistical Debuggers
Kelsey Dutton, Ross Gore, Paul Reynolds
Hidden Non-Markovian Reward Models: Virtual Stochastic Sensors for Hybrid Systems
Claudia Krull, Graham Horton
Reconstructing species-based dynamics from stochastic rule-based models
Tatjana Petrov, Jerome Feret, Heinz Koeppl
Distributed Computation
Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation for Automated Benchmarking of Cloud Infrastructures
Qi Liu, Marcio Silva, Michael Hines, Dilma Da Silva
A Model-Driven Method For Building Distributed Simulation Systems from Business Process Models
Paolo Bocciarelli, Daniele Gianni, Alessandra Pieroni, Andrea D'Ambrogio
Technical Engine for Democratizing Modeling, Simulations, and Predictions.
Justyna Zander, Pieter J. Mosterman
Efficient & Effective Simulation
Allocation of Simulation Effort for Neural Network vs. Regression Metamodels
Corinne MacDonald, Eldon Gunn
Efficient Simulation of Charge Transport in Deep-Trap Media
Timothy Brereton, Dirk Kroese, Volker Schmidt, Ole Stenzel, Bjoern Baumeier
A Time-Based Decomposition Algorithm for Fast Simulation with Mathematical Programming Models
Arianna Alfieri, Andrea Matta
MM-Panel & Discussion
Panel on Grand Challenges for Modeling & Simulation
Simon Taylor, Paul Fishwick, Richard Fujimoto, Adelinde Uhrmacher, Ernest Page, Gabriel Wainer
Modeling Approaches I
Modeling and Simulation of Agents and their Environment using Multi-Level-DEVS
Alexander Steiniger, Frank Krüger, Adelinde Uhrmacher
Conceptual Modeling with Processes
Andreas Tolk, Charles D. Turnitsa
A Compositional Approach for Modeling and Simulation of Bio-Molecular Systems
Fernando Barros
Modeling Approaches II
Modeling the Minsky Triad: A Framework to Perform Reflexive M&Amp;S Studies
Bruno Bonté, Jean-Pierre Müller, Raphaël Duboz
Hybrid Simulation of Renewable Energy Generation and Storage Grids
Peter Bazan, Reinhard German
Integrating Discrete-Event and Time-Based Models With Optimization for Resource Allocation
Teresa A. Hubscher-Younger, Pieter J. Mosterman, Seth DeLand, Omar Orqueda, Doug Eastman
Multi-Agent Systems
How to Design Agent-Based Simulation Models Using Agent Learning
Robert Junges, Franziska Klügl
User Understanding of Cognitive Processes in Simulation
David Scerri, Sarah Hickmott, Lin Padgham
Grid-based partitioning for large-scale distributed agent-based crowd simulation
Yongwei Wang, Michael Lees, Wentong Cai
Principlies of M&S
An Integrated Approach for the Validation of Emergence in Component-based Simulation Models
Claudia Szabo, Yong Meng Teo
Semiotics, Entropy, and Interoperability of Simulation Systems – Mathematical Foundations of M&S Standardization
Andreas Tolk, Saikou Diallo, Jose Padilla
On Reproducibility and Traceability of Simulations
Olivier Dalle
Network Modeling and Simulation
Simulation and Performance
Analytical Modeling and Simulation of the Energy Consumption of Independent Tasks
Thomas Rauber, Gudula Rünger
Validation of Application Behavior on a Virtual Time Integrated Network Emulation Testbed
Yuhao Zheng, Dong Jin, David Nicol
Runtime Performance and Virtual Network Control Alternatives in VM-based High-fidelity Network Simulations
Srikanth Yoginath, Kalyan Perumalla, Brian J. Henz
Support for Network Simulation
Simulation Visualization of Distributed Communication Systems
Mihal Brumbulli, Joachim Fischer
SAFE: Simulation Automation Framework for Experiments
L. Felipe Perrone, Christopher S. Main, Bryan C. Ward
Using Network Simulation in Classroom Education
George Riley
New Methods in Manufacturing Simulation
Emulation and Virtual Ramp-up
Embedded Simulation for Automation Of Material Manipulators in A Sputtering PVD Process
Gerhard Rath, Jürgen Lackner, Wolfgang Waldhauser
Towards an Integrated Simulation and Virtual Commissioning Environment for Controls of Material Handling Systems
Stephan Seidel, Ulrich Donath, Jürgen Haufe
Integration of Emulation Functionality into an Established Simulation Object Library
Torben Meyer, Carsten Pöge, Gottfried Mayer
Manufacturing Simulation and Optimization
Simulation and Optimization of Robot Driven Production Systems for Peak-load Reduction
Sören Lorenz, Anja Fischer, Matthias Hesse
Fast Converging, Automated Experiment Runs for Material Flow Simulations Using Distributed Computing and Combined Metaheuristics
Christoph Laroque, Alexander Klaas, Jan-Hendrik Fischer, Mathis Kuntze
Real-World Simulation-Based Manufacturing Optimization using Cuckoo Search
Anna Syberfeldt, Simon Lidberg
Production Modeling Support
Towards Assisted Input and Output Data Analysis in Manufacturing Simulation: The Edasim Approach
Tjorben Bogon, Ulrich Jessen, Andreas Lattner, Dimitrios Paraskevopoulos, Markus Schmitz, Sven Spieckermann, Ingo Timm, Sigrid Wenzel
System Modeling in Sysml and System Analysis in Arena
Ola Batarseh, Leon McGinnis
Applying Semantic Web Technologies for Efficient Preparation of Simulation Studies in Production and Logistics
Markus Rabe, Pavel Gocev
Road and Bridges Simulation
Effective Strategies for Simulating One-of-a-Kind Construction Projects
Simaan AbouRizk, Ronald Ekyalimpa, Jack Farrar
Construction Operations Simulation under Structural Adequacy Constraints: the Stonecutters Bridge Case Study
Wah-Ho Chan, Ming Lu
Simulation of Mobile Falsework Utilization Methods in Bridge Construction
Hexu Lia, Ming-Fung Francis Siu, Sebastian Hollermann, Ronald Ekyalimpa, Ming Lu, Simaan Abourizk, Hans.Joachim Bargstaedt
Simulation for Feasibility Assessment
Complex Agent Interactions in Operational Simulations for Aerospace Design
Benjamin Schumann, Jim Scanlan, Hans Fangohr
Flexible Work Organization in Manufacturing – A Simulation-supported Feasibility Study –
Gert Zülch, Mikko Börkircher
Simulation for Manufacturing Control Support
Simulation-based optimization in make-to-order production: Scheduling for a special-purpose glass manufacturer
Carsten Ehrenberg, Jürgen Zimmermann
Using A Scalable Simulation Model to Evaluate the Performance of Production System Segmentation in A Combined MRP and Kanban System
Thomas Felberbauer, Klaus Altendofer, Alexander Huebl
Logistics Sensitivity Of Construction Processes
Julia Katharina Voigtmann, Hans-Joachim Bargstädt
Standards in Manufacturing Simulation
Model generation in SLX using CMSD and XML Stylesheet transformations
Soeren Bergmann, Soeren Stelzer, Sascha Wuestemann, Steffen Strassburger
A new web based method for distribution of simulation experiments based on the CMSD standard
Soeren Bergmann, Soeren Stelzer, Steffen Strassburger
A Framework For Interoperable Sustainable Manufacturing Process Analysis Applications Development
Guodong Shao, Frank Riddick, Ju Yeon Lee, Mark Campanelli, Duck Bong Kim, Yung-Tsun Lee
New Methods in Transport and Logistics Simulation
Material Handling Systems
Event Based Recognition and Source Identification of Transient Tailbacks in Manufacturing Plants
Clemens Schwenke, Thomas Wagner, André Gellrich, Klaus Kabitzsch
Semi-Automatic Simulation-Based Bottleneck Detection Approach
Simeon Rehbein, Marco Lemessi, Thomas Schulze, Gordon Rehn
Modeling of Handling Task Sequencing to Improve Crane Control Strategies in Container Terminals
Jan Kaffka, Uwe Clausen
Simulation and Optimization for MHS
Combining Monte-Carlo Simulation With Heuristics for Solving the Inventory Routing Problem with Stochastic Demands
José Cáceres-Cruz, Angel Juan, Scott Grasman, Tolga Bektas, Javier Faulin
SIM-Randsharp: A Hybrid Algorithm for Solving The ARC Routing Problem with Stochastic Demands
Sergio González Martín, Angel Juan, Daniel Riera, Mónica Elizondo, Pau Fonseca
A Simulation-Based Optimization Heuristic Using Self-Organization for Complex Assembly Lines
Evangelos Angelidis, Daniel Bohn, Oliver Rose
Simulation for Sustainable Logistics
An approach of methods for increasing flexibility in green supply chains driven by simulation
Markus Rabe, Sven Spieckermann, Adrienn Horvath, Till Fechteler
Intra-Simulative Ecological Assessment of Logistics Networks: Benefits, Concepts, and Tool Enhancement
Jan Cirullies, Michael Toth, Christian Schwede
Supply Chain Carbon Footprint Tradeoffs Using Simulation
Sanjay Jain, Erik Lindskog, Bjorn Johansson
Simulation in Three Dimensions
Assessment Methodology for Validation of Vehicle Dynamics Simulations Using Double Lane Change Maneuver
Emir Kutluay, Hermann Winner
Combining Point Cloud Technologies with Discrete Event Simulation
Erik Lindskog, Jonatan Berglund, Johan Vallhagen, Rolf Berlin, Björn Johansson
Automatic Collision Free Path Planning in Hybrid Triangle and Point Models
Sebastian Tafuri, Evan Shellshear, Robert Bohlin, Johan S. Carlson
Simulation of Supply Chains
A Simulation-Based Approach to Capturing Autocorrelated Demand Parameter Uncertainty in Inventory Management
Alp Akcay, Bahar Biller, Sridhar Tayur
Cloud Computing Architecture For Supply Chain Network Simulation
Manuel Rossetti, Yaohua Chen
Transport Networks
Modeling the global freight transportation system: A multi-level modeling perspective
Ronald Halim, Lorant Tavasszy, Mamadou Seck
Statistical modelling of delays in a rail freight transportation network
Janos Barta, Andrea Emilio Rizzoli, Matteo Salani, Luca Maria Gambardella
Simulation Backbone for Gaming Simulation in Railways: A Case Study
Dick Middelkoop, Sebastiaan Meijer, Joris Steneker, Emdzad Sehic, Maura Mazzarello
Performance Issues of Simulation Software
Performance Issues in Parallel and Distributed Simulation
Using DVFS to Optimize Time Warp Simulations
Ryan Child, Philip Wilsey
Assessing Load-Sharing within Optimistic Simulation Platforms
Roberto Vitali, Alessandro Pellegrini, Francesco Quaglia
Model-driven Performance Prediction of HLA-Based Distributed Simulation Systems
Daniele Gianni, Paolo Bocciarelli, Andrea D'Ambrogio
Performance Issues of Simulation Software
The Shortest Path: Comparison of Different Approaches and Implementations for the Automatic Routing of Vehicles
Kai Gutenschwager, Axel Radtke, Georg Zeller, Sven Völker
Optimal Computing Budget Allocation in a Small Budget Environment
G. LaPorte, Juergen Branke, Chun-Hung Chen
Refactoring and Automated Performance Tuning of Computational Chemistry Application Codes
Shirley V. Moore
Petri Nets, Simulation and Applications
Colored Petri Nets
A Machine Learning Approach for Generating Temporal Logic Classifications of Complex Model Behaviours
Daniele Maccagnola, Enza Messina, Qian Gao, David Gilbert
An Efficient Method for Unfolding Colored Petri Nets
Fei Liu, Monika Heiner, Ming Yang
Efficient simulation of Stochastic Well-Formed Nets through symmetry exploitation
Giuliana Franceschinis, Marco Beccuti
Petri nets as a formal language for forward and reverse biomodel engineering and multi scale simulation of biomolecular system in time and space, aber identisch zur Beitrag
Wolfgang Marwan, Mary Ann Blätke
Modeling and Simulation by Hybrid Petri Nets
HPN modeling, Optimization and Control Law Extraction for Continuous Steel Processing Lines
Eiji Konaka, Tatsuya Suzuki, Kazuya Asano, Yoshitsugu Iijima
Modeling and Simulation by Hybrid Petri Nets
Hassane Alla, Latéfa Ghomri
A New Object-Oriented Petri Net Simulation Environment Based On Modelica
Sabrina Proß, Sebastian Jan Janowski, Bernhard Bachmann, Ralf Hofestädt
Non-Markovian Stochastic Petri Nets
On Simulation of Non-Markovian Stochastic Petri Nets with Heavy-Tailed Firing Times
Peter Glynn, Peter Haas, Pierre Dersin, Rene C. Valenzuela
Investigating Coupling Patterns in State-Space Models for System Reliability
Vitali Volovoi
Application of Non-Markovian Stochastic Petri Nets to the Modeling of Rail System Maintenance and Availability
Pierre Dersin, Rene C. Valenzuela
PhD Colloquium
Doctoral presentations I
Integrating Discrete Event Simulation and System Dynamics on Single Platform for Simulating Construction Operations
Hani Alzraiee, Osama Moselhi, Tarek Zayed
Database-Driven Distributed 3D Simulation
Martin Hoppen
Modeling and Simulation of Agents and their Environment using Multi-Level-DEVS
Alexander Steiniger
GUISE - a tool for GUIding Simulation Experiments
Stefan Leye, Adelinde M. Uhrmacher
A new web based method for distribution of simulation experiments based on the CMSD standard
Soeren Bergmann
A Forthcoming Useful Tool: Enhancing Understanding of Models through Analysis
Kara A. Olson
Network Optimization prior to Dynamic Simulation of AMHS
Christian Hammel
Doctoral presentations II
Optimizing Assembly Line Supply by Integrating Warehouse Picking and Forklift Routing Using Simulation
Stefan Vonolfen, Monika Kofler, Andreas Beham, Michael Affenzeller, Werner Achleitner
New Control Variates for Levy Process Models
Kemal Dinçer Dingeç, Wolfgang Hörmann
A Simulation-Based Approach to Capturing Autocorrelated Demand Parameter Uncertainty in Inventory Management
Alp E. Akcay
A New Approach to Unbiased Estimation for SDE’s
Chang-han Rhee
A Hybrid Simulation Framework to Assess The Impact of Renewable Generators on A Distribution Network
Fanny Anne Boulaire
Time Buffer for Approximate Optimization of Production Systems: Concept, Applications and Structural Results
Giulia Pedrielli
Simulation-Based Analysis of the Bullwhip Effect Under Classical and Information Sharing Ordering Policies
Ahmed Shaban
Doctoral presentations III
Simulation With Data Scarcity: Developing A Simulation Model of A Hospital Emergency Department
Yong-Hong Kuo, Janny M.Y. Leung, Colin A. Graham
Optimization via Gradient Oriented Polar Random Search
Haobin Li
A Framework to Schedule Surgeries in an Eye Hospital
Hanna Ewen, Lars Mönch
Combining Monte-Carlo Simulation with Heuristics for Solving the Inventory Routing Problem with Stochastic Demands
Jose Caceres-Cruz
Generation Of Alternatives for Model Predictive Control in Manufacturing Systems
Soeren Stelzer
Hybrid Method for Task Schedulling in A Distribution Center
David Ciprés, Carlos Millán, Ander Errasti
Analysis of Market Returns Using Multifractal Time Series and Agent-Based Simulation
James R. Thompson, James R. Wilson
Doctoral presentations IV
A Comparative Analysis of Decentralized Power Grid Stabilization Strategies
Arnd Hartmanns
mosaik - Scalable Smart Grid Scenario Specification
Steffen Schütte
Autocorrelation Effects In Manufacturing Systems Performance: A Simulation Analysis
Diego Crespo Pereira
Using Discrete-Event Simulation to analyze the process of cataract intervention at a university hospital outpatient department
Olav Goetz
Simulation-based optimization in make-to-order production: Scheduling for a special-purpose glass manufacturer
Carsten Ehrenberg
Ranking and Selection with Unknown Correlation Structures
Huashuai Qu
Dddas-Based Multi-Scale Framework For Pedestrian Behavior Modeling and Interactions with Drivers
Hui Xi
Seven pitfalls in modeling and simulation research
Seven pitfalls in modeling and simulation research
Adelinde Uhrmacher
Plenary Talks
Keynote on "Climate Change - State of the Science" by Stefan Rahmstorf
Keynote on "Climate Change - State of the Science" by Stefan Rahmstorf
Stefan Rahmstorf
Keynote on "The Propagation Approach for Computing Biochemical Reaction Networks" by Thomas Henzinger
Keynote by Thomas Henzinger
Thomas Henzinger
Titans Talk on "Modeling and Simulation of Complex Systems: are Petri nets useful?" by Gianfranco Balbo
Titans Talk by Gianfranco Balbo
Gianfranco Balbo
Poster
Poster Madness: Analysis Methods and Applications
Optimization via Gradient Oriented Polar Random Search
Haobin Li
Combining Monte-Carlo Simulation With Heuristics For Solving the Inventory Routing Problem with Stochastic Demands
Jose Caceres-Cruz
New Control Variates for Levy Process Models
Kemal Dinçer Dingeç, Wolfgang Hörmann
A Simulation-Based Approach to Capturing Autocorrelated Demand Parameter Uncertainty in Inventory Management
Alp E. Akcay
Analysis Of Market Returns Using Multifractal Time Series and Agent-Based Simulation
James R. Thompson, James R. Wilson
Time Buffer for Approximate Optimization of Production Systems: Concept, Applications and Structural Results
Giulia Pedrielli
Simulation-Based Analysis of the Bullwhip Effect Under Classical and Information Sharing Ordering Policies
Ahmed Shaban
A Forthcoming Useful Tool: Enhancing Understanding of Models through Analysis
Kara A. Olson
Ranking and Selection with Unknown Correlation Structures
Huashuai Qu
Using Simulation and Rough Set Learning to Detect Fault Location in Distribution Network
Wei Wu, Feng Jin
Design and Application of Data Interchange Formats (DIFs) for Improving Interoperability in SBA
Hwang Ho Kim
Analysing LTL Terminal Performance by combining Simulation and Statistics
Viktoria Sander, Sonja Kuhnt, Uwe Clausen, Jan Kaffka
A Simulation-Based Approach to Statistical Inventory Control
Alp E. Akcay
A New Approach to Unbiased Estimation for SDE’s
Chang-han Rhee
Testing Stochastic Order for Reliability Analysis of Complex Systems
Demet Batur, Fred Choobineh
Hybrid Simulation for Conditional Estimators Over an Infinite Interval
Chia-Li Wang, Ronald W. Wolff
Metamodel Variability Analysis Combining Bootstrapping and Validation Techniques
Gabriella Dellino, Carlo Meloni
General Simulation Model to Improve the Design and Operation of Cross-Docking Systems
Halston R. Hales, Allen G. Greenwood
A Simulation Approch for an (R,Q) Inventory Model with A Deteriorating Item, Poisson Demand and Stochastic Lead Time
S. Golshid Sharifnia, S. Mehdi Sajadifar, Mohammadmahdi Alizadeh
Optimization Principles for Arithmetic Functions in Hardware-Software Co-Design
Stephan Eidenbenz, Vladimir Delengov, Yuan Li, Nandakishore Santhi, Jennifer Thompson, Lukas Kroc
Classification of Simulation-Optimization Methods
Gonçalo Figueira, Bernardo Almada-Lobo
Poster Madness: Manufacturing and Logistics
Optimizing Assembly Line Supply by Integrating Warehouse Picking and Forklift Routing Using Simulation
Stefan Vonolfen, Monika Kofler, Andreas Beham, Michael Affenzeller, Werner Achleitner
Generation of Alternatives for Model Predictive Control in Manufacturing Systems
Soeren Stelzer
A new web based method for distribution of simulation experiments based on the CMSD standard
Soeren Bergmann
Hybrid Method for Task Schedulling in A Distribution Center
David Ciprés, Carlos Millán, Ander Errasti
A Simulation-Based Approach for Obtaining Optimal Order Quantities of Short-Expiration Date Items at A Retail Store
Haixia Sang
A Hybrid Simulation Framework to Assess The Impact Of Renewable Generators on A Distribution Network
Fanny Anne Boulaire
Simulation-based optimization in make-to-order production: Scheduling for a special-purpose glass manufacturer
Carsten Ehrenberg
Network Optimization prior to Dynamic Simulation of AMHS
Christian Hammel
Facilitating Emulation Project Analysis through the use of Protocol State Machines
Torben Meyer, Steffen Straßburger
Object-Oriented oil refinery simulation for fast and accurate investment assessment
Daniel Barry Fuller, Virgilio Jose Ferreira Filho, Claudio Limoeiro
A Petri Net Based Method for the Early Verification &Amp; Validation of A Simulation Study in Construction Management
Kais Samkari, Volkhard Franz
Material Flow Simulation for Process Development at a Telecommunication’s Factory in the Amazon Region
Eduardo Quaglia, Hélido Montenegro, Dalton Soares
A Tool for Analyzing Picking Operations within A Distribution Center
Bruno Santini, João Filho, Leonardo Chwif, Jerry Banks
Combining Biased Randomization with Meta-Heuristics For Solving the Multi-Depot Vehicle Routing Problem
Angel Juan, Mariana Coccola, Javier Faulin, Barry Barrios, Tolga Bektas, Sergio Gonzalez-Martin
Integrating Discrete Event Simulation and System Dynamics on Single Platform to Simulate Construction Operations
Hani Alzraiee, Osama Moselhi, Tarek Zayed
Simulation-Based Optimization for Semiconductor Manufacturing using Hyper-Heuristics
Tobias Uhlig, Oliver Rose, Falk Pappert
Evaluation of Lot Release Policies for Cycle Time Improvement in Semiconductor Manufacturing Systems: A Petri Net Approach
Laura Oyuela Eslava, Raha Akhavan-Tabatabaei
Efficient Design of Experiments for Model Predictive Control of Manufacturing Systems
Soeren Stelzer
X10-based Large Scale Traffic Simulation Platform
Toyotaro Suzumura, Hiroki Kanezashi
Simulation with Sustainability Aspects in the Manufacturing System Concept Phase
Juhani Heilala, Pablo Bermell-Garcia, Marja Paju, Janne Kiirikki, Jari Montonen, Reino Ruusu, Simon Astwood, Kiran Krishnamurthy, Santiago Quintana
Autocorrelation Effects In Manufacturing Systems Performance: A Simulation Analysis
Diego Crespo Pereira, David del Rio Vilas, Nadia Rego Monteil, Rosa Rios Prado, Alejandro Garcia del Valle
SIMchronization: A Method Supporting the Synchronisation of Information and Material Flows
Christoph Stephan Prackwieser
Range Estimation for Electric Vehicles
Michael Ahlborn, Christian Vetter, Oliver Zirn, Raul Heyne
Poster Madness: Modeling Methods and Applications
Modeling and Simulation of Agents and their Environment using Multi-Level-DEVS
Alexander Steiniger
GPU-Based Simulation of Wireless Body Sensor Networks
Dion Paul, Hongmei Chi
Using Simulation to Forecast the Demand for Hospital Emergency Services at the Regional Level
Bozena Mielczarek, Justyna Uzialko-Mydlikowska
A Decision Support System for Hospital Emergency Departments designed using Agent-Based techniques
Manel Taboada, Eduardo Cabrera, Emilio Luque, Francisco Epelde, Maria Iglesias
Using Agent-based Simulation to Understand Cooperation in Business Organizational Settings
Claudia Ribeiro, José Borbinha, José Tribolet, João Pereira
Using Discrete-Event Simulation to analyze the process of cataract inter-vention at a university hospital outpatient department
Olav Goetz
Getting the most out of an international diffusion model through evolutionary programming.
Chris Swinerd, Ken McNaught
An Integrated Approach to Mission Analysis and Mission Rehearsal
Marcel Kvassay, Bernhard Schneider, Holger Bracker, Ladislav Hluchý, Štefan Dlugolinský, Michal Laclavík, Aleš Tavčar, Matjaž Gams, Dariusz Król, Michał Wrzeszcz, Jacek Kitowski
A Stochastic Petri Net Model to Simulate the Intrinsic Variability of Tissue Factor Induced Coagulation Cascade
Davide Castaldi, Daniele Maccagnola, Daniela Mari, Francesco Archetti
Spatial Simulation of Actin Filament Dynamics on Structured Surfaces
Arne T. Bittig, Adelinde M. Uhrmacher, Claudia Matschegewski, J. Barbara Nebe
NosoPolis: Towards a Hybrid Agent-Based Discrete Event Simulation Tool for Emergency Medical Services Improvement
Anastasia Anagnostou, Julie Eatock, Simon Taylor
Analysis of Carbon Monoxide Emissions in a Open Source Discrete-Event Simulator
João José de Assis Rangel, Gabriel Lima de Oliveira, Túlio Almeida Peixoto, Leonardo das Dores Cardoso, Ítalo de Oliveira Matias, Eduardo Shimoda
Blood Centre Inventory Analysis Using Discrete Simulation
Felipe Baesler, Matias Nemeth, Alfonso Bastias, Cristina Martinez
Agent Based Framework For Avatar Interactions In An Adaptive Virtual World Game Environment
Shalini Chauhan
Introduction of the Agent Based Fishery Management Model of Hawaii’s Longline Fisheries
Run YU
DDDAS-Based Multi-Scale Framework for Pedestrian Behavior Modeling and Interactions with Drivers
Hui Xi
Automated Transformation Between Modeling Languages with Different Expressiveness: Challenges and Results From a Use Case with SBML and ML-Rules
Sebastian Nähring, Carsten Maus, Roland Ewald, Adelinde M. Uhrmacher
Workflow simulation applied to image-guided procedures. Understanding the present and looking to the future.
Fabiola Fernandez-Gutierrez
Integration of Social Criteria in a Simulation Software for a more Sustainable Production
Andi Widok, Paul Jahr, Lars Schiemann, Volker Wohlgemuth
A Modeling Methodology for Cyber-Security Simulation
Ji-Yeon Kim, Hyung-Jong Kim
Comparison of SLX and Model-Driven Language Development for Creating Domain-Specific Simulation Langauges
Andreas Blunk, Joachim Fischer
MWGrid: Distributed Agent-based Simulation in the Digital Humanities
Georgios Theodoropoulos
Simulating The Impact of Policy Changes in the Icelandic Lumpsucker Fishery
Sigríður Sigurðardóttir, Kristófer Gunnlaugsson
Modelling for Sustainable Success in Healthcare
Masoud Fakhimi, Navonil Mustafee, Jane Probert
Poster Madness: Simulation Methods and Applications
A Comparative Analysis of Decentralized Power Grid Stabilization Strategies
Arnd Hartmanns
Database-Driven Distributed 3D Simulation
Martin Hoppen
mosaik - Scalable Smart Grid Scenario Specification
Steffen Schütte
Setting up Simulation Experiments with SESSL
Roland Ewald, Adelinde M. Uhrmacher
Efficient Simulation of View Synchrony
Frej Drejhammar, Seif Haridi
Simulation with Data Scarity: Developing a Simulation Model of a Hospital Emergency Department
Yong-Hong Kuo, Janny M.Y. Leung
A Framework to Schedule Surgeries in an Eye Hospital
Hanna Ewen, Lars Mönch
Integrating Object Oriented Petri Nets Into the Active Graph Database of a Real Time Simulation System
Ralf Waspe, Juergen Rossmann, Michael Schluse
Enhancing SDLPS with Co-Simulation
Pau Fonseca i Casas
GUISE - a tool for GUIding Simulation Experiments
Stefan Leye, Adelinde M. Uhrmacher
A Framework for Agent-Oriented Parallel Simulation of Discrete Event Systems
Tao Zhang, Oliver Rose
Developing An Agent-Oriented Parallel Simulator for Production Processes
Tao Zhang, Oliver Rose
Towards a Generalized Subpopulation Support for Stochastic Population Projections
Christina Bohk, Roland Ewald, Roland Rau
Estimating Parameters of The Triangular Distribution Using Non-Standard Information
Seratun Jannat, Allen Greenwood
An Adaptive Simulator for ML-Rules
Tobias Helms, Stefan Rybacki, Roland Ewald, Adelinde M. Uhrmacher
Configuring Simulation Algorithms with ParamILS
Robert Engelke, Roland Ewald
A Characterization Approach to Selecting Verification and Validation Techniques for Simulation Projects
Zhongshi Wang
The Effects of Speedup and Network Delays on Distributed Simulations
Alessandra Pieroni, Giuseppe Iazeolla
Application of Simulation-based Decision Support Systems to Optimization of Construction Corporation Processes
Konstantin Aksyonov, Eugene Bykov, Wang Kai, Olga Aksyonova
Using Simulation in Hospital Layout Planning
Ines V. Arnolds, Stefan Nickel, Sara Shashaani, Christian Wernz
User Interfaces for the Simulation Automation Framework for Experiments
Christopher S. Main, L. Felipe Perrone
Streaming data management for the online processing of simulation data
Johannes Schützel, Jan Himmelspach, Adelinde M. Uhrmacher, Holger Meyer, Andreas Heuer
Intelligent System for Scheduling Transportation within Gas Stations Network
Konstantin Aksyonov, Eugene Bykov, Artyom Skvortsov, Olga Aksyonova, Elena Smoliy
Project Management
Agent-Based Methods
Decision Making Support in CMMI Process Areas using Multiparadigm Simulation Modeling
Daniel Crespo, Mercedes Ruiz
Agent-Based Simulation of Software Development Process: A Case Study at AVL
Bhakti Onggo, Bojan Spasic
BPMN Pattern for Agent-Based Simulation Model Representation
Bhakti Onggo
Case Studies in Project Management
Pitfalls in Managing a Simulation Project
Edward Williams, Onur Ülgen
Scheduling with Preemption for Incident Management: When Interrupting Tasks is not Such a Bad Idea
Marcos Dias de Assuncao, Victor Cavalcante, Maira Athanazio de Cerqueira Gatti, Marco Netto, Claudio Pinhanez, Cleidson Souza
Towards the Smart Construction Site: Improving Productivity and Safety of Construction Projects Using Multi-Agent Systems, Real-Time Simulation and Automated Machine Control
Amin Hammad, Faridaddin Vahdatikhaki, Cheng Zhang, Mohammed Mawlana, Ahmad Doriani
Conceptual Modeling 1
Using a Soft Systems Methodology framework to guide the entire Conceptual Modelling Process in Discrete Event Simulation
José Arnaldo B. Montevechi, J. Daniel Friend
Facilitated Conceptual Modelling: Practical Issues and Reflections
Antuela A. Tako, Kathy Kotiadis
Conceptual Modeling 2
An Integrated Conceptual Modeling Framework for Simulation – Linking Simulation Modeling to the Systems Engineering Process
Durk-Jouke van der Zee
Lessons Learned From A Conceptual Modeling Exercise
Margaret L. Loper, Louis G. Birta, Gilbert Arbez
Simulation Methods and Tools
Advances in Simulation Architectures
Automatic Generation of Object-Oriented Code From Devs Graphical Specifications
Maamar Hamri, Gregory Zacharewicz
Calibration of car-following models with single- and multi-step approaches
Ronald Nippold, Peter Wagner
Database-Driven Distributed 3D Simulation
Martin Hoppen, Michael Schluse, Juergen Rossmann, Bjoern Weitzig
Agent-based Techniques and Tools
Introducing the Simulation Plugin Interface and the EAS Framework with Comparison to two State-of-the-Art Agent Simulation Frameworks
Lukas Koenig, Daniel Pathmaperuma, Felix Vogel, Hartmut Schmeck
Evaluation of Paradigms for Modeling Supply Chains as Complex Socio-Technical Systems
Behzad Behdani
Formal Specification Supporting Incremental and Flexible Agent-Based Modeling
Jang Won Bae, GeunHo Lee, Il-Chul Moon
Challenges in Networks
Supply Chain Dynamics in the Scor Model - A Simulation Modeling Approach
Fredrik Persson, Christian Bartoll, Adis Ganovic, My Lidberg, Matthias Nilsson, Johan Wibaeus, Fredrik Winge
A Contact-Network-based Simulation Model for Evaluating Interventions under “what-if” Scenarios in Influenza Epidemic
Tianyou Zhang, Xiuju Fu, Michael Lees, Chee Keong Kwoh, Kee Khoon Lee
Activity Based Scheduling Simulator for Product Transport Using Pipeline Networks
Danilo Shibata, Daniel Alfenas, Marcos Barretto, Fernando Marcellino, Ricardo Guiraldelli
Data Collection and Visual Analytics
Toward a language for the flexible observation of simulations
Tobias Helms, Jan Himmelspach, Carsten Maus, Oliver Röwer, Johannes Schützel, Adelinde Uhrmacher
Interactive Visual Exploration of Simulator Accuracy: A Case Study for Stochastic Simulation Algorithms
Martin Luboschik, Stefan Rybacki, Roland Ewald, Benjamin Schwarze, Heidrun Schumann, Adelinde Uhrmacher
Toward the Role of Interaction in Visual Analytics
Andreas Kerren, Falk Schreiber
Simulation and Optimization
An Integrated Simulation Model and Evolutionary Algorithm for Train Timetabling Problem With Considering Train Stops for Praying
Erfan Hasannayebi, Soheil Mardani, Arman Sajedinejad, S. Ahmad Reza Mir Mohammadi K.
Combining Metamodel Techniques and Bayesian Selection Procedures to Derive Computationally Efficient Simulation-Based Optimization Algorithms
Carolina Osorio, Hoda Bidkhori
An efficient simulation-based optimization algorithm for large-scale problems
Carolina Osorio, Linsen Chong
Traffic Modeling for Computer Network Simulation I
Traffic Modeling with a Combination of Phase-Type Distributions and ARMA Processes
Jan Kriege, Peter Buchholz
A two-phase MAP fitting method with APH interarrival time distribution
Andras Meszaros, Miklos Telek
An Efficient MCMC Algorithm for Continuous Phase-Type Distributions
Ryo Watanabe, Hiroyuki Okamura, Tadashi Dohi
Traffic Modeling for Computer Network Simulation II
Arrival and Delay Curve Estimation for SLA Calculus
Sebastian Vastag
Teletraffic Modeling of Peer-to-Peer Traffic
Philipp Eitttenberger, Udo Krieger, Natalia Markovich
PH-Distributed Fault-Models for Mobile Comunication
Katinka Wolter, Philipp Reinecke, Tilman Krauss, Daniel Happ, Florian Eitel
Vendors
Vendors Presentation I
Extendsim: A History of Innovation
David Krahl
Vendors Presentation III
Introduction To SIMIO
C. Dennis Pegden, David Sturrock
About the Pedestrian Dynamics Crowd Simulation Frameworks
Jeroen Bijsterbosch, Wouter van Toll, Holger Pitsch
Vendors Presentation IX
Introduction to Emulate3D - Emulation, Simulation, and Demonstration
Ian W. McGregor
Vendors Presentation VII
AUTOMOD™ – Providing Simulation Solutions for Over 30 Years
Daniel Muller
Vendors Presentation X
About the Pedestrian Dynamics Crowd Simulation Frameworks
Jeroen Bijsterbosch, Wouter van Toll, Holger Pitsch
Vendors Presentation XI
Witness Simulation Software
Anthony Waller
Vendors Presentation XII
Recent Innovations in Simio
David T. Sturrock, C. Dennis Pegden