Modeling and Simulation of Logistics Flows 3

Jean-Michel Réveillac is a consultant-adviser and lecturer for large companies. He currently teaches at the University of Burgundy, and CNAM in France and at IGA in Morocco.

• About This Book ixIntroduction xvChapter 1 Computer Simulation of Discrete Flows 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Worked example 11.2.1 Map of the resort 21.2.2 Problem statement and design brief 31.3 Setting up the project in the ExtendSim 9 software 51.3.1 Definition of the principal parameters 51.3.2 Designing the model and inputting constraints 71.3.3 Definition of flows 221.3.4 Running the simulation 221.3.5 Creation and allocation of resources 241.3.6 Rerunning the simulation 281.3.7 Generating a report and analysis 291.3.8 Development, enhancement and improvement 311.3.9 Hierarchy 381.3.10 Appearance design 401.4 Conclusion 44Chapter 2 Simulation of Mixed Flows 472.1 Mixed Flows 472.2 An example of modeling mixed flows 482.2.1 Problem statement and specifications 482.3 Creating and inputting the project in ExtendSim 522.3.1 Definition of the principal parameters 522.3.2 Soda production and bottling 532.3.3 Transport, carbonation and labeling 802.3.4 Packaging and storage 852.3.5 Maintenance and cleaning 932.3.6 Finishing touches 982.4 Conclusion 108Chapter 3 3D Flows and Evacuation Simulation 1093.1 3D flows 1093.2 The Pathfinder software 1103.3 Evacuation of a building with PathFinder 1113.3.1 Importing and formatting the first floor plans 1133.3.2 Creating the different first floor rooms 1173.3.3 Creating the first floor doors 1203.3.4 Populating with occupants 1223.3.5 Simulation and results for the first floor evacuation 1233.3.6 Incorporating furniture 1263.3.7 Importing and formatting the second floor plans 1283.3.8 Creating rooms, doors and populating with occupants 1293.3.9 Creating the stairs 1303.3.10 Simulation and results for evacuation of the whole building 1343.4 Extensions 1463.4.1 Moving to SFPE mode 1463.4.2 Groups of occupants 1483.4.3 Managing the elevators 1483.4.4 Creating viewpoints 1543.4.5 Creating camera tours 1563.4.6 Further possibilities 158Chapter 4 3D Flows, Distribution and Warehousing 1594.1 Product distribution 1594.2 The FlexSim software 1594.3 Basic concepts of the FlexSim software 1604.3.1 General appearance of FlexSim 1604.3.2 Libraries 1624.3.3 Mouse-based functions 1644.3.4 Connections between objects 1654.4 Worked example 1664.4.1 Description of the warehouse 1674.4.2 Warehouse operation 1684.4.3 Modeling stage 1 1704.4.4 Modeling stage 2 1784.4.5 Modeling stage 3 1844.5 Detailed flow and task executer management 1944.5.1 Generation of containers with several types of content 1944.5.2 A fixed resource for task executers 1984.5.3 Shared task executers 2004.5.4 Pulled and pushed flows and more 2044.5.5 Naming items 2104.5.6 Timetables, groups and resources 2164.6 Experimenter 2314.6.1 Constructing the model 2314.6.2 Adding the dashboard 2324.6.3 Configuring the Experimenter 2354.7 Concluding remarks 239Conclusion 241Glossary 245Bibliography 251Index 259