Discrete Event Simulation in a Virtual Enterprise Environment: a Case Study Reflection of Multiple Developers
Paper i proceeding, 2003
Today, making decisions in a distributed production
system, like a Virtual Enterprise [VE], have few support
tools. This paper discusses how Discrete Event
Simulation [DES] can be used in a VE environment. A
DES model was built involving multiple developers
who were individually responsible for one part of the
model. In this case study, incremental development
methodology has been used together with a
methodology for conducting DES projects. The paper
presents reflections from the developers and gives
recommendations for applying DES on a VE. The most
important reflections were to formulate a well defined
goal for the project as a whole, to start with integration
as early as possible, and to have tangible goals.
Virtual Enterprise
Discrete Event Simulation
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