CONCEPTUAL MODELING FOR DISCRETE-EVENT SIMULATION

This volume provides comprehensive coverage of the state of the art in simulation conceptual modeling. The first section of the text discusses the purpose and requirements of a conceptual model. The next set of chapters provides frameworks and tools for conceptual modeling. The book then describes the use of soft systems methodology for model structuring as well as the application of software engineering methods and tools for model specification. After illustrating how conceptual modeling is adopted in the military and semiconductor manufacturing, the book concludes with a discussion on future research directions.