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A critical evaluation and comparison of four manufacturing simulators using analytic hierarchy process
Ashu Gupta
; Department of Computer Applications, Apeejay Institute of Management, Rama Mandi-Hoshiarpur Road, Jalandhar-144007, INDIA
Rajesh Verma
; Lovely School of Business, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara (Punjab), INDIA
Kawaljeet Singh
; University Computer Centre, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, INDIA
Sažetak
In the period of continuous change in global business environment, organizations, large and small, are finding it increasingly difficult to deal with, and adjust to the demands for such change. Simulation is a powerful tool for allowing designers imagine new systems and for enabling them to both quantify and to observe behaviour. Currently the market offers a variety of simulation software packages. Some are less expensive than others. Some are generic and can be used in a wide variety of application areas while others are more specific. Some have powerful features for modelling while others provide only basic features. Modelling approaches and strategies are different for different packages. Companies are seeking advice about the desirable features of software to manufacture simulation, depending on the purpose of its use. Because of this, the importance of an adequate approach to simulation software evaluation and comparison is apparent. This paper presents a critical evaluation of four widely used manufacturing simulators: NX-IDEAS, Star-CD, Micro Saint Sharp and ProModel. Following a review of research into simulation software evaluation, an evaluation and comparison of the above simulators is performed. This paper illustrates
and assesses the role the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) played in simulation software evaluation and selection. The main purpose of this evaluation and comparison is to discover the suitability of certain types of simulators for particular purposes.
Ključne riječi
simulation; simulation software; evaluation; comparison; selection; rating
Hrčak ID:
185759
URI
Datum izdavanja:
4.5.2011.
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