Simulation with Arena provides a comprehensive treatment of simulation using industry-standard Arena software. The text starts by having the reader develop simple high-level models, and then progresses to advanced modeling and analysis. Statistical design and analysis of simulation experiments is integrated with the modeling chapters, reflecting the importance of mathematical modeling of these activities. An informal, tutorial writing style is used to aid the beginner in fully understanding the ideas and topics presented. The academic version of Arena and example files are available through the books website.
1. What is Simulation? 2. Fundamental Simulation Concepts 3. A Guided Tour Through Arena 4. Modeling Basic Operations and Inputs 5. Modeling Detailed Operations 6. Statistical Design and Analysis of Terminating Simulations 7. Intermediate Modeling and Steady-State Statistical Analysis 8. Entity Transfer 9. A Sampler of Further Modeling Issues and Techniques 10. Arena Integration and Customization 11. Continuous and Combined Discrete/Continuous Models 12. Further Statistical Issues 13. Conducting Simulation Studies Appendix A: A Functional Specification for The Washington Post Appendix B: IIE/RS Contest Problems Appendix C: A Refresher or Probability and Statistics Appendix D: Arenas Probability Distributions Appendix E: Academic Software Installation Instructions References Index CD with current academic version of Arena and all examples used in the book