Keynote Address
Introductory and Advanced Tutorials
Software Tutorials
Analysis Methodology
Sensitivity Analysis
Optimization
Experimental Design Issues for Large Scale Simulation Models (Panel)
Statistical Consideration
Variance Reduction
New Developments in Random Number Generation
Non-Uniform Random Variate Generation
Simulating Rare Events
Experimental Design and Multivariate Analysis
Modeling Methodology
Validation and Verification
Using AI Methodology in Modeling
Modeling Environments and Tools
Parallel Simulation: Theory
Alternative Modeling Perspectives
Parallel Simulation: Testbeds
How Technology Limits Simulation Methodology (Panel)
Theoretical Foundations of Modeling
Approaches to Analyzing Event Structure
Parallel Simulation: Practice
Simulation in Manufacturing
Just-In-Time and High Volume Manufacturing
Modeling Complex Systems
Integrated Modeling Tools and Techniques
New Uses of Simulation on the Factory Floor
Opportunities and Challenges in Manufacturing Simulation for Busy Plant Engineers (Panel)
Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing Simulations
Flexible Manufacturing and Assembly Systems
Scheduling for Semiconductor Manufacturing Lines
CIMulation
General Applications
Design and Analysis of Service Systems
Analysis and Optimization of Distributed Computer Systems
Military Operations
Government Command, Control and Communication
Advanced Methodology for Simulating High Performance Computer Systems
Simulation and Emulation of Communication Networks
Combined Techniques of Simulation and AI in System Analysis
Medical Administration and Services
Late Arrival

Keynote Address

Why Simulation Works
A. Alan B. Pritsker

Introductory and Advanced Tutorials

Simulation for Decision Making: An Introduction
Arne Thesen and Laurel E. Travis
Parallel Discrete Event Simulation
Richard M. Fujimoto
Selecting Simulation Software for Manufacturing Applications
Averill M. Law and S. Wali Haider
Tutorial: Artificial Intelligence and Simulation
Jeff Rothenberg
A Tutorial on Uniform Variate Generation
Pierre L'Ecuyer
Non-Uniform Random Number Generation: A Survey and Tutorial
J. H. Ahrens
Graphical Methods for the Design and Analysis of Simulation Experiments
Russell R. Barton and Lee W. Schruben
How to Assess the Acceptability and Credibility of Simulation Results
Osman Balci
The Simulation Process: Avoiding the Problems and Pitfalls
Randall P. Sadowski
Rapid Modeling: How It Assists Manufacturing Competitiveness
Rajan Suri
Hierarchical, Modular Modelling in DEVS-Scheme
Bernard P. Zeigler, Jhyfang Hu, and Jerzy W. Rozenblit
Optimization of Stochastic Systems Via Simulation
Peter W. Glynn
Simulation Run Length Planning
Ward Whitt

Software Tutorials

Perspectives on Simulation Using GPSS
Thomas J. Schriber
Introduction to SIMAN
David T. Sturrock and C. Dennis Pegden
A Tutorial Introduction to Object-Oriented Simulation and SIM++
Greg Lomow and Dirk Baezner
Computer Animation With CINEMA
Jacob P. Poorte and Deborah A. Davis
A General Purpose Animator
Daniel T. Brunner and James O. Henriksen
Productivity Tools in Simulation: SIMSCRIPT II.5 and SIMGRAPHICS
Otis F. Bryan, Jr.
MODSIM II - An Object-Oriented Simulation Language for Sequential and Parallel Processors
Otis F. Bryan, Jr.
Introduction to SLAM II and SLAMSYSTEM
Jean J. O'Reilly and Kristen C. Nordlund
The GPSS/PC Student Version
Springer W. Cox
A Tutorial on SEE WHY and WITNESS
Andrew R. Gilman and Claire Billingham
Introduction to SIMFACTORY II.5
Mark C. Rohrbough
NETWORK II.5 Tutorial: Network Modeling - Without Programming
William J. Garrison
Communication Network Analysis with COMENT II.5
Robb Mills
Knowledge-Based Modeling and Simulation Components
Jeff Kaminski, Cindy Cosic, Gary Strohm, Joyce Kepner, and Jim Bycura
The SIMKIT System: Knowledge-Based Simulation and Modeling Tools in KEE
Marilyn Stelzner, Jack Dynis, and Fred Cummins
AutoMod II: The System Builder
Michael B. Thompson
The MAST Simulation Environment
John E. Lenz
Extended Features of GPSS/H
Robert C. Crain and Daniel T. Brunner
Simulation With MIC-SIM and MIC-SIM VIEW
David E. Strack
Estimating System Availability and Reliability
Ambuj Goyal
Stochastic Petri Net Simulation
Gianfranco Balbo and Giovanni Chiola
Tutorial: Scheduling Manufacturing Systems With FACTOR
F. Hank Grant
SIMPLE_1: The Language and Modeling Environment
Philip Cobbin
Simulation Modeling and Analysis With INSIGHT: A Tutorial
Stephen D. Roberts and Mary Ann Flanigan
DIS++: A C++ Based Library for Object Oriented Simulation
Eric L. Blair and Sathyakumar Selvaraj
Modeling Input Processes With Johnson Distributions
David J. DeBrota, Robert S. Dittus, James J. Swain, Stephen D. Roberts, James R. Wilson, and Sekhar Venkatraman
Pre- and Post-Processing for Data Efficiency in Large-Scale Computer Simulations
Turkan Kumbaraci Cardenier
Statistical Issues in a General-Purpose Simulation Modeling Language
Stephen D. Roberts and Robert W. Klein
A Graphical Test Bed (SIMTBED) for Analyzing and Reporting the Results of a Statistical Experiment
Peter A. W. Lewis
Analysis of Simulation Data Using Sandie
Arne Thesen
Teaching Simulation with MOR/DS
Guy L. Curry, Bryan L. Deuermeyer, and Richard M. Feldman
Teaching Simulation with Pascal_SIM
Robert M. O'Keefe and Ruth M. Davies

Analysis Methodology

Sensitivity Analysis

Simulation Sensitivity Analysis Using Frequency Domain Experiments
Douglas J. Morrice and Lee W. Schruben
Likelihood Ratio Derivative Estimators for Stochastic Systems
Peter W. Glynn
Derivative Estimates from Discontinuous Realizations: Smoothing Techniques
Paul G. Glasserman and Wei-Bo Gong

Optimization

Optimization of an Automated Manufacturing System Simulation Model Using Simulated Annealing
Eileen M. Manz, Jorge Haddock, and John Mittenthal
Using Computer Simulation to Optimize Flexible Manufacturing System Design
Udayan Nandkeolyar and David P. Christy
Oscillation Amplitude Considerations in Frequency Domain Experiments
Sheldon H. Jacobson

Experimental Design Issues for Large Scale Simulation Models (Panel)

Experimental Design Issues for Large Scale Simulation Models (Panel)
Russell R. Barton, George S. Fishman, Malvin H. Kalos, W. David Kelton, and Jack P. C. Kleijnen

Statistical Consideration

Implementation of Quasi-Random Generators and Their Use in Discrete Event Simulation
Teresa R. Davenport and Russell C. H. Cheng
A Flexible Method for Estimating Inverse Distribution
Athanassios Avramidis and James R. Wilson
Response Surface Analysis of Stochastic Network Performance
Thomas G. Bailey, Kenneth Bauer, and Alfred B. Marsh

Variance Reduction

Optimization Using Common Random Numbers, Control Variates and Multiple Comparisons with the Best
Wei-Ning Yang and Barry L. Nelson
Variance Reduction of Quantile Estimates via Nonlinear Controls
Peter A. W. Lewis and Richard L. Ressler
Augmenting Linear Control Variates Using Transformations
James J. Swain

New Developments in Random Number Generation

Random Number Generation on Parallel Processors
Masanori Fushimi
Using Linear Congruential Generators for Parallel Random Number Generation
Mark J. Durst
About Polynomial-Time "Unpredictable" Generators
Pierre L'Ecuyer and Rene Proulx

Non-Uniform Random Variate Generation

Mathematical Aspects of Various Methods for Sampling from Classical Distributions
Ulrich Dieter
Ratio of Uniforms as a Convenient Method for Sampling from Classical Discrete Distributions
Ernst Stadlober
Inverse-Transformation Algorithms for Some Common Stochastic Processes
Bruce Schmeiser and Whey-Ming Tina Song

Simulating Rare Events

Monte Carlo Simulation of Complex System Mission Reliability
E. E. Lewis, F. Boehm, C. Kirsch, and B. P. Kelkhoff
Large Deviations Theory Techniques in Monte Carlo Simulation
John S. Sadowsky and James A. Bucklew
Quick Simulation of Rare Events in Networks
Roman D. Fresnedo

Experimental Design and Multivariate Analysis

Multivariate Inferences for Regenerative Simulations to a Specified Precision Level
Der-Fa Robert Chen and Wei-Pin Chen
A Principal Components Model of Simulation Structure
David Alan Grier
Correlation-Induction Techniques for Fitting Second-Order Metamodels in Simulation Experiments
Jeffrey D. Tew

Modeling Methodology

Validation and Verification

Testing, Understanding, and Validating Complex Simulation Models
Jerry Banks
Verification and Validation: A Consultant's Perspective
John S. Carson II
Guidelines for Selecting and Using Simulation Model Verification Techniques
Richard B. Whitner and Osman Balci

Using AI Methodology in Modeling

Simulating Hybrid Connectionist Architectures
Trent E. Lange, Jack B. Hodges, Maria E. Fuenmayor, and Leonid V. Belyaev
Simulation System for the Control of Manufacturing Lines
J. Beaudoin, G. Feldmann, and P. Massotte
The Role of Knowledge Management in Hierarchical Model Development
Yueh-Min Huang, Jerzy W. Rozenblit, and Jhyfang Hu

Modeling Environments and Tools

Object Oriented Toolkits for Simulation Program Generators
Onur M. Ulgen, Timothy Thomasma, and Youyi Mao
Olympus: An Interactive Simulation System
Gary J. Nutt, Adam Beguelin, Isabelle Demeure, Stephen Elliott, Jeff McWhirter, and Bruce Sanders
Animating Simulations in RESQME
Anil Aggarwal, Kurtiss J. Gordon, James F. Kurose, Robert F. Gordon, and Edward A. MacNair

Parallel Simulation: Theory

Distributed Simulation Using Hierarchical Rollback
Richard L. Gimarc
Rollback Sometimes Works … If Filtered (Abstract)
Boris Lubachevsky, Adam Shwartz, and Alan Weiss
Adaptive Distribution of Model Components Via Congestion Measures
Murali S. Shanker, W. David Kelton, and Rema Padman

Alternative Modeling Perspectives

Alternative Modeling Perspectives: Finding the Creative Spark
James O. Henriksen
Developing Analytic Models Based on Simulation Results
A. Alan B. Pritsker

Parallel Simulation: Testbeds

A Common Programming Structure for Bryant-Chandy-Misra, Time-Warp, and Sequential Simulators
Marc Abrams
Comparative Analyses of Parallel Simulation Protocols
Paul F. Reynolds, Jr., Christopher F. Weight, and J. Robert Fidler II
Efficient Aggregation of Multiple LPs in Distributed Memory Parallel Simulations
David M. Nicol, Chris C. Micheal, and Patrick Inouye

How Technology Limits Simulation Methodology (Panel)

How Technology Limits Simulation Methodology (Panel)
C. Dennis Pegden, Cindy Morey, Brian Unger, Peter Welch, Deborah Medeiros, and Timothy Thomasma

Theoretical Foundations of Modeling

A Logic for Simulating Discontinuous Systems
Sanjai Narain and Jeff Rothenberg
Neural Network Models in Simulation: A Comparison with Traditional Modeling Approaches
Paul A. Fishwick
A Comparison of Selected Conceptual Frameworks for Simulation Modeling
E. Joseph Derrick, Osman Balci, and Richard E. Nance

Approaches to Analyzing Event Structure

Marked Event Method in Discrete Event Simulation
Shu Li
On Analyzing Events to Estimate the Possible Speedup of Parallel Discrete Event Simulation
Tapas K. Som, Bruce A. Cota, and Robert G. Sargent
Simulation Graph Duality: A World View Transformation for Simple Queuing Models
Lee Schruben and Enver Yucesan

Parallel Simulation: Practice

Contrasting Distributed Simulation with Parallel Replication: A Case Study of a Queuing Simulation on a Network of Transputers
R. Rajagopal and John Craig Comfort
Experience with Concurrent Simulation
Douglas W. Jones, Chien-Chun Chou, Debra Renk, and Steven C. Bruell
Limitation of Optimism in the Time Warp Operating System
Peter L. Reiher, Frederick Wieland, and David Jefferson

Simulation in Manufacturing

Just-In-Time and High Volume Manufacturing

WATMIMS JIT/KANBAN Benchmark Summary and Recommendations
Kenneth N. McKay and Michael Rooks
A Visual Simulation Model of a Workstation in a Rolling Mill Facility
Pierre Lefrançois, Marié-Hélène Jobin, Marie-Claude Roy, and Gérald Gamache
Using Simulation to Explore Potential Improvements in an Existing Automated Assembly System
Cynthia J. Erickson

Modeling Complex Systems

Module Modeling and Economic Optimization for Large-Scale AS/RS
Soemon Takakuwa
AS/RS and Warehouse Modeling
Daniel J. Muller
A Modular Structure for a Highly Detailed Model of Semiconductor Manufacturing
Sarah Jean Hood, Amy E. B. Amamoto, and Antonie T. Vandenberge

Integrated Modeling Tools and Techniques

Rapid Modeling: In the Design of a New PCB Manufacturing System
Kenneth R. Anderson and Gregory W. Diehl
Combining Software Engineering Principles with Discrete Event Simulation
Bernard J. Schroer, Fan T. Tseng, and Shou X. Zhang
Integrating IBIS Simulation and Systems Planning Models Through Multiple Model Communications
Michael G. Ketcham and Ramesh Rajagopalan

New Uses of Simulation on the Factory Floor

The Next Generation of Manufacturing Simulation
Charles Fuller
Direct Connect Emulation and The Project Life Cycle
Max W. Hitchens and Thomas K. Ryan
Using Discrete-Event Computer Simulation to Test Control Systems
Trevor I. Miles and Hawker Siddeley

Opportunities and Challenges in Manufacturing Simulation for Busy Plant Engineers (Panel)

Opportunities and Challenges in Manufacturing Simulation for Busy Plant Engineers (Panel Discussion)
Ken Tumay, John E. Lenz, Robert Meyer, Walter M. Price, Matt Ricketts, and John S. Zuk

Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing Simulations

Implementation of Rule-Based Technology in a Shop Scheduling System
David P. Yancey and Scott Peterson
Just-In-Time Simulation Using Artificial Intelligence
C. Manivannan
Intelligent Back End of a Goal Directed Simulation Environment for Discrete-Part Manufacturing
Subramanian Prakash and Robert E. Shannon

Flexible Manufacturing and Assembly Systems

Simulation and Layout of a Laser Radar Production Facility
Stewart J. Lehman and W. Richard Davison
Simulation Analysis of a Flexible Integrated Chemical Production Facility
John E. Branstrator
Simulation Assisted Design and Installation of a Flexible Assembly System
John L. Ballard, Srivathsan Jagannathan, Randy Hartline, and Bob Derksen

Scheduling for Semiconductor Manufacturing Lines

The Use of Bottleneck Starvation Avoidance with Queue Predictions in Shop Floor Control
C. Roger Glassey and Raja G. Petrakian
Dispatching in an Integrated Circuit Wafer Fabrication Line
Pravin K. Johri
Implementing the Results of a Manufacturing Simulation in a Semiconductor Line
David J. Miller

CIMulation

Expert Simulation for On-Line Scheduling
Sanjay Jain, Karon Barber, and David Osterfeld
The User's Role in a Simulation Based Scheduling System
F. Hank Grant and Robert G. Lagoni
Architecture for an Integrated Simulation/CIM System
Gordon M. Clark and David H. Withers

General Applications

Design and Analysis of Service Systems

The Use of Specialized Modeling and Display Techniques in the Simulation Analysis of a Newspaper Mailroom Distribution System
Barbara M. Werner
A Simulation Model for Washington State Juvenile Detention Facilities
Minghui Yang

Analysis and Optimization of Distributed Computer Systems

Load Sharing in Hierarchical Distributed Systems
S. A. Banawan and J. Zahorjan
A Simulation Model of the NFS Service on an Ethernet Local Area Network
Floriane Blusseau
Simulated Annealing and Resource Location in Computer Networks
G. Anandalingam

Military Operations

The Constraint Model of Attrition
Dean S. Hartley III
Hail Storm: A Model for Determining the Survivability of Fixed-Wing Aircraft Against Small Arms
John M. Grover
A Comparison of Serial and Parallel Processing Simulation Models of Pilot Workload
Thomas F. Schuppe

Government Command, Control and Communication

The Results of Simulating a Digital Imaging Network System in Echelon 3 of Deployable Combat Medical Facilities
William P. Johnson
TCDL - An Experiment System Language for Wargaming
Joseph L. Sowers and Paul E. Rubin
A Modeling Perspective for Meteor Burst Communication
Brian C. Healy, Wade H. Shaw, Jr., and Joseph R. Litko

Advanced Methodology for Simulating High Performance Computer Systems

Efficient Simulation of Cache Memories
S. Dwarkadas, J. R. Jump, and J. B. Sinclair
Techniques for the Trace-Driven Simulation of Cache Performance
Susan J. Eggers, Edward D. Lazowska, and Yi-Bing Lin
Simulation and Analysis of a Pipeline Processor
P. G. Emma, J. W. Knight, J. H. Pomerene, T. R. Puzak, and R. N. Rechtschaffen

Simulation and Emulation of Communication Networks

NEST: A Network Simulation and Prototyping Testbed
A. Dupuy, J. Schwartz, Y. Yemini, and D. Bacon
CLASS Simulation of Real Time, Highly Compressed Video Transmission Through an Interference Limited Environment
Robert Godfrey, Roger Avant, Dennis Lai, and James Wang
The Use of Modelling in Long-Range Computer Communications Network Planning
Ronald K. Leighton

Combined Techniques of Simulation and AI in System Analysis

Simulated Real-Time Intersection Signal Control
Edmond Chin-Ping Chang
An Integrated Simulation Approach for Design and Analysis of Timber Harvesting Systems
Sabah U. Randhawa and Eldon D. Olsen
Reasoning in Time and Space: Issues in Interfacing a Graphic Computer Simulation with an Expert System for an Intelligent Simulation Training System
Leslie D. Interrante and John F. Biegel

Medical Administration and Services

Simulation Modeling for Emergency Medical Service Systems
Wafik H. Iskander
Discrete Simulation Application - Scheduling Staff for the Emergency Room
Arvind P. Kumar and Rajiv Kapur
Computer Simulation as a Method for Selecting Nurse Staffing Levels in Hospitals
Mary Lynn McHugh

Late Arrival

Simulation with PCModel
Young G. Chung and David A. White