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Technology and applications of ABB RobotStudio

Connolly, Christine - In: Industrial Robot: An International Journal 36 (2009) 6, pp. 540-545

particular industrial robot simulation package. Design/methodology/approach – The paper begins with an introduction to the …

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Using simulation to evaluate a blood supply network in the Canadian maritime provinces

Blake, John; Hardy, Matthew - In: Journal of Enterprise Information Management 26 (2013) 1/2, pp. 119-134

satellite distribution facility. Design/methodology/approach – Simulation models of the existing distribution network and the … case study describing a unique application of simulation methods to an important area of application. It will be of … interest to readers interested in the management of blood supply chains and to researchers applying simulation methods. …

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Economic comparison between Hospital at Home and traditional hospitalization using a simulation‐based approach

Rodríguez Verjan, Carlos; Augusto, Vincent; Xie, Xiaolan; … - In: Journal of Enterprise Information Management 26 (2013) 1/2, pp. 135-153

using formal modelling with Petri nets and discrete event simulation. As an example for the comparison a multi …

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Simulation based decision support system for optimization

Salam, Mohammad Asif; Khan, Sami A - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 116 (2016) 2, pp. 236-254

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to understand and explain how firms use simulation-based decision support … company, this research analyzed the application of optimization software through simulation to make efficient loading … space utilization using a simulation method. Findings – A simulation-based DSS and application of an optimization method …

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Robots help in lacemaking

Hollingum, Jack - In: Industrial Robot: An International Journal 21 (1994) 1, pp. 21-22

Describes the work of a German company which has built textile machines for making curtains, lace and velour. The lace making machines are already designed on a CAD system. Describes how ROBCAD is used to generate the robot weld paths directly from the CAD data.

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Offline programming and simulation help Boeing use giant automated riveter on C‐17 aircraft

Dale, Robert - In: Industrial Robot: An International Journal 28 (2001) 6, pp. 478-482

Describes the extensive use of simulation while planning the programming of a very large robot riveter. The riveter is …

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Dynamic simulation modelling for lean logistics

Disney, S.M.; Naim, M.M.; Towill, D.R. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 27 (1997) 3/4, pp. 174-196

alarmingly. The solution is to design an effective system via simulation. This requires the selection of the appropriate control … effects may be minimized. Simulation experiments can determine the best available trade‐off in any particular situation such … (CSL). The experimental facility available within the simulation model includes provision for assessing the impact of …

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System level improvement using discrete event simulation

Spedding, T.A.; Chan, K.K. - In: International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 18 (2001) 1, pp. 84-103

paper to obtain a control chart configuration which improves productivity and quality, and reduces cost. Simulation is used …

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Warranty cost estimation of a multi‐module product

Manna, D.K.; Pal, Surajit; Kulandaiyan, A. - In: International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 21 (2004) 1, pp. 102-117

same is utilized to estimate cost for desired warranty times by the method of simulation. …

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Using system dynamics in a discrete‐event simulation study of a manufacturing plant

Greasley, Andrew - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 25 (2005) 6, pp. 534-548

Purpose – To provide an example of the use of system dynamics within the context of a discrete‐event simulation study …. Design/methodology/approach – A discrete‐event simulation study of a production‐planning facility in a gas cylinder …‐scheduling process. Findings – As the project progressed it became clear that, although the discrete‐event simulation would meet the …

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