Study Guide@lith
 

Linköping Institute of Technology

 
 
Valid for year : 2017
 
TNSL07 Simulation of Logistics Systems, 6 ECTS credits.
/Simulering av logistiksystem/

For:   FT   SL  

 

Prel. scheduled hours: 58
Rec. self-study hours: 102

  Area of Education: Science

Main field of studies: Logistics

  Advancement level (G1, G2, A): G2

Aim:
The main goal of this course is to provide students with basic knowledge in discrete-event simulation and its use for the analysis of logistics systems. The course also aims at providing practical experience in simulation modeling. After completion of the course the student will be able to:
  • Describe fundamental concepts in discrete-event simulation.
  • List and explain advantages and disadvantages of simulation as analysis tool.
  • Model stochastic input data with probability distributions and assess quality of input models.
  • Build simulation models of logistics systems.
  • Perform analysis with simulation models and draw conclusions from stochastic simulations.


    Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
    A course in Statistics and Probability

    Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.

    Organisation:
    The course consists of lectures and computer labs.

    Course contents:
    • Fundamental concepts in dynamic discrete-event simulation.
    • Setting up a simulation study. Steps in a simulation study.
    • Input modelling.
    • Verification and validation of simulation models.
    • Experimentation and output analysis.
    • Simulation software. Modeling in ARENA.
    • Applications of simulation. Simulation of logistics systems.


    Course literature:
    Kelton, W. David, Sadowski, Randall P., Zupick, Nancy B. "Simulation With Arena", McGraw-Hill

    Examination:
    Written examination
    Laboratory work
    3 ECTS
    3 ECTS
     



    Course language is Swedish.
    Department offering the course: ITN.
    Director of Studies: Erik Bergfeldt
    Examiner: Krisjanis Steins
    Link to the course homepage at the department


    Course Syllabus in Swedish

    Linköping Institute of Technology

     


    Contact: TFK , val@tfk.liu.se
    Last updated: 11/08/2013