{"title":"Module-based modeling and analysis of just-in-time production adopting dual-card kanban system and Mizusumashi worker","authors":"K. Miwa, J. Nomura, S. Takakuwa","doi":"10.1109/WSC.2017.8248088","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/WSC.2017.8248088","url":null,"abstract":"In this study, we design and develop module-based modeling scheme that can conveniently represent a manufacturing system adopting a dual-card kanban system with a delivery cycle. By combining the designed modules, it is possible to express models of various systems comprising multiple parts, production lines, suppliers, and Mizusumashi (fixed-course pick-up). The module-based modeling scheme is useful for understanding the characteristics of just-in-time manufacturing and helping decision makers build simulation models based on the modules. We focus on modularization of the assembly line and the parts carrying Mizusumashi in a JIT manufacturing system. The proposed modules have focused dialogs, animation, and modeling functionality. In addition, a procedure for finding the optimal number of tray containers and kanbans to achieve no stock-out events is proposed based on the simulation model that integrates the kanban system and the Mizusumashi system. Then, the proposed procedure is applied to a numerical example.","PeriodicalId":145780,"journal":{"name":"2017 Winter Simulation Conference (WSC)","volume":"41 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127205770","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Criticality visualization using 4D simulation for major capital projects","authors":"Michel Guévremont, A. Hammad","doi":"10.1109/WSC.2017.8247966","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/WSC.2017.8247966","url":null,"abstract":"In construction, major capital projects are in need of a visualization method for scheduling and integrating the spatial dimensions with the time dimension. Traditional scheduling methods are limited to the time dimension, and can be used to visualize the critical path of schedules and to compare the criticality of activities. However, they do not consider the spatial constraints. This paper describes a method for developing 4D simulation to visualize the criticality of project activities considering the requirements of the levels of detail. The 4D visualization interface shows the criticality of activities linked to components with color coding based on the total float of each activity. Important benefits can be achieved in supporting decision-making associated with understanding the spatio-temporal constraints related to multiple contracts. Furthermore, the proposed method is useful for filtering, viewing critical and near critical activities, and comparing schedules. The method is tested in a hydroelectric powerhouse case study.","PeriodicalId":145780,"journal":{"name":"2017 Winter Simulation Conference (WSC)","volume":"69 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127411453","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Coupling risk attitude and motion data mining in a preemtive construction safety framework","authors":"Khandakar M. Rashid, Songjukta Datta, A. Behzadan","doi":"10.1109/WSC.2017.8247971","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/WSC.2017.8247971","url":null,"abstract":"Construction sites comprise constantly moving heterogeneous resources that operate in close proximity of each other. The sporadic nature of field tasks creates an accident prone physical space surrounding workers. Despite efforts to improve site safety using location-aware proximity sensing techniques, major scientific gaps still remain in reliably forecasting impending hazardous scenarios before they occur. In the research presented in this paper, spatiotemporal data of workers and site hazards is fused with a quantifiable model of an individual's attitude toward risk to generate proximity-based safety alerts in real time. In particular, a worker's risk index is formulated and coupled with robust hidden Markov model (HMM)-based trajectory prediction to approximate his/her future position, and detect imminent contact collisions. The designed methodology is explained and assessed using several experiments emulating interactions between site workers and hazards. Preliminary results demonstrate the effectiveness of the designed methods in robustly predicting potential collision events.","PeriodicalId":145780,"journal":{"name":"2017 Winter Simulation Conference (WSC)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129005280","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Data-driven adaptive threshold control for bike share systems","authors":"F. Vázquez-Abad, Silvano Bernabel, M. Fu","doi":"10.1109/WSC.2017.8247937","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/WSC.2017.8247937","url":null,"abstract":"When it comes to building a successful public bike share such as the NYC CitiBike system, there are many important questions to answer. There is no shortage of work being done on finding the most efficient way to redistribute bikes to stations. Equally important to how to distribute bikes is the question of when to redistribute bikes. Redistribute too infrequently and customers become frustrated, resulting in decreased revenue. Redistribute too frequently and the cost of redistribution becomes prohibitively high. In this piece of research, we attempt to find the optimal time to call for the redistribution of bikes to minimize cost and retain maximum membership.","PeriodicalId":145780,"journal":{"name":"2017 Winter Simulation Conference (WSC)","volume":"2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130576493","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Elsa Gonsiorowski, C. Carothers, Justin M. LaPre, P. Heidelberger, C. Minkenberg, G. Rodríguez
{"title":"Using quality of service lanes to control the impact of raid traffic within a burst buffer","authors":"Elsa Gonsiorowski, C. Carothers, Justin M. LaPre, P. Heidelberger, C. Minkenberg, G. Rodríguez","doi":"10.1109/WSC.2017.8247844","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/WSC.2017.8247844","url":null,"abstract":"The next generation of leadership supercomputer systems will require a medium-term layer of storage. The basis for this stratum of storage will be a Storage I/O Node (SION). For increased reliability, a redundancy algorithm will be implemented on top of groups of SIONs. In addition to the overheads of implementing a redundancy mechanism, a large cost of using a RAID strategy comes from the possibility of increased network congestion due to rebuild operations. To better understand the impact of RAID rebuild traffic, we have developed a simulation model of the SIONs. After validation, we use this model to investigate the impact of several configuration parameters, including redundancy mechanism and the physical arrangement of hardware. Additionally, our model analyzes the use of Quality of Service lanes to limit the impact of RAID traffic. We conclude with a series of recommendations for configuring a resilient and high performing I/O subsystem.","PeriodicalId":145780,"journal":{"name":"2017 Winter Simulation Conference (WSC)","volume":"815 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132897083","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R. S. Filho, Alexander K. Carroll, James D. Brooks
{"title":"A distributed simulator platform for rapid industrial user experience prototyping","authors":"R. S. Filho, Alexander K. Carroll, James D. Brooks","doi":"10.1109/WSC.2017.8247889","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/WSC.2017.8247889","url":null,"abstract":"The research and development of novel user experience concepts in well-regulated industrial domains face different challenges. Systems in these domains often require backward compatibility and integration with legacy sub-systems and protocols. They must comply with well-defined procedures and standards, and must pass through stringent evaluation processes involving actual users under realistic conditions and scenarios. As a consequence, prototyping and simulations are extensively used. During product development, the level of fidelity of a simulation prototype will directly impact the quality of end-user feedback, minimizing expensive rework of UX in later stages of a project. This paper describes the Distributed Industrial Simulation Platform (DISP), a simulation framework developed within GE that facilitates the rapid prototyping and evaluation of novel industrial UX systems. We present the DISP design and main services showing how it has been used in support of the development and simulation of two UX prototypes in the railroad transportation domain.","PeriodicalId":145780,"journal":{"name":"2017 Winter Simulation Conference (WSC)","volume":"144 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131426288","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"History of computer simulation software: An initial perspective","authors":"R. Nance, C. Overstreet","doi":"10.1109/WSC.2017.8247792","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/WSC.2017.8247792","url":null,"abstract":"The evolution of computer simulation software until the mid-1980's is subsumed by descriptions of the history of simulation programming languages. Since that time, the entire complexion of simulation model design, development, execution, and sustainment has undergone a radical transition. The transition to a large degree stems from technology advances in hardware and software coupled with the increasing expectations of simulation modelers and end users. This study, covering the evolution in its entirety, represents an initial perspective on the transition based on an examination and analysis of the Winter Simulation Conference Archive and a partial set of simulation software surveys published in OR/MS Today. The results characterize the modeling and simulation software evolution since the mid-1980's in terms of newcomers, endurers, fads, fades, trends, and trajectories. Prominent among the conclusions are that commercial firms are driving the major advances and the marketplace is quite volatile.","PeriodicalId":145780,"journal":{"name":"2017 Winter Simulation Conference (WSC)","volume":"88 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131587441","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lucy E. Morgan, B. Nelson, A. Titman, D. Worthington
{"title":"Detecting bias due to input modelling in computer simulation","authors":"Lucy E. Morgan, B. Nelson, A. Titman, D. Worthington","doi":"10.1109/WSC.2017.8247932","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/WSC.2017.8247932","url":null,"abstract":"Bias due to input modelling is almost always assumed negligible and ignored. It is known that increasing the amount of real-world data available for modelling input processes causes this form of bias to decrease faster than the variance due to input uncertainty. However, this does not mean bias is irrelevant when considering the error in a simulation performance measure caused by input modelling. In this paper we present a response surface approach to bias estimation in simulation models along with a diagnostic test for identifying, with controlled power, bias due to input modelling of a size that would be concerning to a practitioner.","PeriodicalId":145780,"journal":{"name":"2017 Winter Simulation Conference (WSC)","volume":"64 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131588312","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Simulating total embodied energy of building products through BIM","authors":"Raja Shahmir Nizam, Yue Xiao, Tongpo Zhang, Yuelong Liu, Cheng Zhang","doi":"10.1109/WSC.2017.8247969","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/WSC.2017.8247969","url":null,"abstract":"The total energy involved in building construction and operation can be divided in two parts, Operational Energy and Embodied energy. Many researches have focused on simulating operation energy but the embodied energy is not much discussed for simulation or alternative selection purposes. There are a lot of complex variables that need to be quantified and analyzed before any meaningful optimization of embodied energy can be achieved. Building Information Model (BIM) is used as a platform to hold the data as a context aware, intelligent and interactive database This paper discusses the means for realizing the embodied energy data in the BIM model through linking the model with external database thus laying a foundation for the data exchange and retention needed to perform the simulations in the next phase of research. Plug-ins are developed to calculate the embodied energy for different scenarios. Finally, a case study is conducted of a simplified manufacture plant to implement the proposed methodology.","PeriodicalId":145780,"journal":{"name":"2017 Winter Simulation Conference (WSC)","volume":"46 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125350773","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kay Peeters, Tugce G. Martagan, I. Adan, Patrick Cruysen
{"title":"Control and design of the fillet batching process in a poultry processing plant","authors":"Kay Peeters, Tugce G. Martagan, I. Adan, Patrick Cruysen","doi":"10.1109/WSC.2017.8248093","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/WSC.2017.8248093","url":null,"abstract":"In the poultry processing industry demand and supply are still growing in volume and diversity, which requires more processing capacity, flexibility and smarter control. This paper focuses on the fillet batching process. To minimize the giveaway of fixed-weight fillet batching the right choices on layout, buffer sizes, batch sizes and batch allocation policies are of great importance. We develop a simulation model to support such decisions on design and control. The model is used (i) to determine buffer and grader sizes, (ii) to optimize batch allocation in a dedicated layout, (iii) to compare a dedicated to a flexible layout and (iv) to assess the impact of smart allocation policies. In particular we find that significant reductions in giveaway can be achieved by employing so-called index policies in a flexible layout.","PeriodicalId":145780,"journal":{"name":"2017 Winter Simulation Conference (WSC)","volume":"159 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126207896","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}