Simulation Technique for Evaluating Containers (SIMTEC) Version 2.2. User's Guide
Abstract
In the past, very few transportation models existed which permitted a program to evaluate different types of packaging in terms of life cycle cost. Models that did not exist had few sensitivities available or did not model the real packaging world via simulation. Simulation Technique for Evaluating Containers (SIMTEC) is a computer program (model) developed to compare different types of packaging in terms of life cost (LCC). A model is a simplified representation of some real world situation. Models are used in the place of the real world situation for many reasons--economy and range of experimentation being the more important ones. A model provides the user the means and time to explore the environment solution alternatives, and objectives of the problem in greater detail. The computer program is used to make the modeling procedure more efficient and cost effective. In general, a model may be used for the following five purposes: (1) To study a system for improvement or comparison to another system, (2) To design a system for the best outcome, (3) To clarify objectives, goals, or plans, (4) To train personnel, and (5) To predict the results of changes to a system. A simulation model is a model which gives the simplified picture of the real system. This system can be identified as a set of components (machine, resources, people, etc.) having attributes (output rates, capacities, costs, skills, etc.) which interact. Simulation is the process of observing the model in action for the purpose of designing or modifying the system.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 26, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA205486
Entities
People
- Larry A. Wood