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A Simulation Is The Imitation of The Operation of Real-World Process or System Over Time

The document discusses simulation and systems. It defines simulation as imitating the operation of a real-world process over time using an abstract model. Simulations are used to gain knowledge, develop and evaluate plans, identify problems, and predict behavior when analytical models cannot be used. Simulations allow predicting changes but do not optimize, solve problems, or provide exact data. Simulations are inappropriate when a problem can be easily solved through common sense, analysis, experiments, or if costs outweigh benefits. Example applications include waiting lines, manufacturing, and transportation. The document also defines a system as interrelated units working toward an end, comprising entities, activities, resources, and controls.

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A Simulation Is The Imitation of The Operation of Real-World Process or System Over Time

The document discusses simulation and systems. It defines simulation as imitating the operation of a real-world process over time using an abstract model. Simulations are used to gain knowledge, develop and evaluate plans, identify problems, and predict behavior when analytical models cannot be used. Simulations allow predicting changes but do not optimize, solve problems, or provide exact data. Simulations are inappropriate when a problem can be easily solved through common sense, analysis, experiments, or if costs outweigh benefits. Example applications include waiting lines, manufacturing, and transportation. The document also defines a system as interrelated units working toward an end, comprising entities, activities, resources, and controls.

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CAPITULO 2

What is simulation?

 A simulation is the imitation of the operation of real-world process or system over


time.
 It is a fictitious representation of a real situation that is experienced with a
model that is an abstraction of reality
Why simulate?

 get more knowledge of the system


 develop plans or policies of a system
 evaluate new concepts or systems before their implementation
 identify specific problems or problem areas of a system
 It is useful when a problem cannot be solved by an analytical or numerical model

the simulation allows

 predict the behavior of a new system


 predict the changes of an existing system
 evaluate any system under experimental conditions

the simulation does not allow

 Does not optimize system performance


 It does not solve problems or give solutions
 does not give exact data if it provides inaccurate data
 does not describe the characteristics of a system that have not been explicitly modeled

When Simulation Is Not Appropriate

 When the problem can be solved by common sense.


 When the problem can be solved analytically.
 If it is easier to perform direct experiments.
 If cost exceed savings.
 If resource or time are not available.
 If system behavior is too complex.

Simulation applications

 waiting lines
 inventory system
 manufacturing system
 service industry
 communication areas
 entertainment area
 transportation and distribution systems

Simulation types

 terminal simulation

The system fills and empties according to a fixed time horizon

 non-terminal simulation
The system operates for a fixed time horizon but the work extends beyond the horizon

CAPITULO 3

What is a system?

System is the set of objects or ideas that are interrelated as a unit for the attainment of an end. Be
part of real life.

elements of a system

From a simulation perspective, a system consists of entities, activities, resources and controls

Entity: Are the elements processed through the system Entities can have unique
characteristics, such as cost, form, priority, quality or condition.
Entities can be subdivided into:

• animated

• inanimate
• intangible

activity: Are those tasks that are performed within the system that are directly or indirectly
involved in the processing of entities.

Means: they are the means by which activities are carried out, these have characteristics such as
capacity, speed, cycle time and reliability.

Entities can be subdivided into:

• animated

• intangible

• inanimate

Controls: are those that impose order on the system, such as plans, policies and work schedules.

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