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Modeling and Simulation

The document discusses modeling and simulation, focusing on creating mathematical representations to predict real-world system behaviors, particularly in port services. It presents a case study on optimizing container loading/unloading at the port of Barranquilla using discrete-event simulation techniques, revealing average wait times and system utilization rates. The findings emphasize the importance of optimizing service channels and resource allocation to reduce costs.

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Modeling and Simulation

The document discusses modeling and simulation, focusing on creating mathematical representations to predict real-world system behaviors, particularly in port services. It presents a case study on optimizing container loading/unloading at the port of Barranquilla using discrete-event simulation techniques, revealing average wait times and system utilization rates. The findings emphasize the importance of optimizing service channels and resource allocation to reduce costs.

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Modeling and Simulation

• Student: M. Hammad Waseem


• Seat No: B20102089
Introduction to Modeling and
Simulation
• Definition: Modeling and simulation involve
creating and analyzing mathematical
representations of real-world systems to
predict their behavior over time.
• Importance: Used across industries like
logistics, healthcare, manufacturing, and port
services to improve efficiency and reduce
costs.
Objectives of the Course
• Understand key concepts of queuing theory
and discrete-event simulation.
• Develop simulation models for analyzing and
optimizing real-world systems.
• Apply simulation techniques to port services
and logistics case studies.
Key Concepts
• Queuing Theory: Mathematical study of
waiting lines.
• Discrete-Event Simulation: Models the
behavior of systems as sequences of events
occurring at discrete points in time.
• Applications: Logistics, healthcare,
manufacturing, and service industries.
Case Study Overview
• Title: A Discrete-Event Simulation Model for
Port Services
• Focus: Analysis of waiting line systems in
container loading and unloading at the port of
Barranquilla.
• Objective: Optimize resource allocation and
reduce waiting times.
Problem Statement
• Long waiting times at container
loading/unloading points.
• Lack of formal queuing models to analyze
system efficiency.
• Need to minimize operational costs and
improve service rates.
Methodology
• Data Collection: 1,458 records from port
activities (2017-2018).
• Simulation Model: Developed using discrete-
event simulation techniques.
• Software: Statgraphics Centurion XVIII for
statistical analysis.
• Simulations: 30 simulations performed for
each process (Export and Import).
Simulation Model Structure
• Components: Arrival of containers, Service
process (loading/unloading), Queue formation
and discipline.
• Performance Metrics: Average waiting time,
System utilization rate, Total operational costs.
Results and Analysis
• Exports: Average wait time: 0.701 minutes,
System utilization rate: 23.72%.
• Imports: Average wait time: 0.551 minutes,
System utilization rate: 22.21%.
Conclusion
• Discrete-event simulation is effective in
analyzing port logistics systems.
• Results highlight the need to optimize service
channels and resource allocation.
• Further automation and reduction of
operators can lower costs.
References
• Pulido-Rojano, A. et al. (2022). A Discrete-
Event Simulation Model for Port Services.
• Ingeniare, Revista chilena de ingeniería.

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