How to Perform a Simulation Project - An Example of Scheduling with Genetic Algorithms and Visual Event Simulation Model

Abstract

To have useful information has always been an advantage against competition. Simulation can be used as a tool to predict events in the future or to analyze and explain events that occurred in the past. "What will happen if I do that and/or that?" has always been the question of many people. Simulation can give an answer to this question. With computer and software development, simulation has become widespread and user-friendly tool. Simulation is also more and more used in optimization of production systems. But many problems occur in attempt to use simulation in production companies. In this article we will try to point out these problems and to stress the benefits of simulation. As the case of simulation project performance, scheduling problem by means of VIM and GA is demonstrated. Keywords: Simulation, manufacture, optimisation, scheduling, genetic algorithms, discrete simulation, visualization