Operations Research
Explore examples that show how to model some applications of operations research.
Featured Examples
Aircraft Boarding Process Flow
Model a process for boarding of an aircraft using SimEvents®.
Optimization of Shared Resources in a Batch Production Process
Identify resource deficiencies and improve capacity planning in a system that shares resources.
Simulation of a Medical Device
Conduct automated tests to model a medical device that analyzes biology samples.
Modeling a Kanban Production System
A production system that uses kanbans to manage production activities. Analysis of simulation results highlights problems in the system and suggests ways to improve its performance.
Job Scheduling and Resource Estimation for a Manufacturing Plant
Model a manufacturing plant. The plant consists of an assembly line that processes jobs based on a pre-determined schedule. This example walks you through a workflow for:
Using Entity Priority to Sequence Departures
Use entity priority to sequence entity departures when multiple entities are available to depart. The example models an airport check-in counter where passengers arrive to be checked in. Passengers can have either First-Class, Business Class, or Economy Class reservations, modeled using entity priority values 1, 2 and 3 respectively.
Modeling Machine Failure
Model random failures and scheduled maintenance of a machine during regular operation. In the model, the machine can transition between three different states.
Inventory Management
Build a simple inventory management system for a retail store. This example includes:
