Basic Arena Tools: Running Models

How to run simulation models in Arena.
Arena Simulation Modeling Tutorial

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Based on ISyE 320/321 at UW - Madison. Developed by Erkin Otles.
Discrete Event Simulation Modeling Using Rockwell Automation's Arena

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Example of simple coating process where parts get sprayed and cured.
Exponentially distributed arrival of parts, which then get sprayed using a seize-delay-release process (sprayer must do work on one part at a time) with uniformly distributed processing time (which is value-added). Parts then go into a curing oven which has two bays (capacity of 2). Each part has a one of two coating types, if it is the second type the part will need to be cured in the oven a second time.

Demonstrate the logic undermining the model, how to run it, how it can be reconfigured, and overviewing the results report generated by Arena.

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Keywords: industrial engineering, systems and process redesign, operations research, simulation modeling, workflow optimization, business processes