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Discrete Event Simulation Applications

Discrete event can be applied to an almost limitless number of applications and industries like:

Automotive Manufacturing
Mail sorting
Process and part scheduling
Just In Time (JIT) and Kanban system modeling
Restaurant drive-in
Call Centers
Emergency Room Scheduling
Fast food restaurant management
And Many More

The following videos show manufacturing based discrete event simulation models that were used to identify system bottlenecks, equipment utilization rates, production capacity among other benefits.

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You can use discrete event simulation to either plan and process a new venture or plan and process or an existing setup for a new product or service. While numbers and results are the most highlighted benefits of discrete event simulation, the biggest benefit is system insights as to how or why the new/modified system will work.

Will it meet production rate?
What is the system behavior during down time?
When does the system reach full capacity?
What outside factors impact the system most?

Discrete event simulation has been used extensively as a tool in the design of new production facilities, warehouses etc. It helps evaluate suggested improvements to existing systems and their impact to production rates and bottle necks. The value of discrete event simulation is the greatest in its ability to allow you or your management to evaluate costs based on changes to current system.