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In this chapter we review the basic functionalities and latest developments of web-based simulation and we also present the DiFac solution where the discrete event simulation is made available as a service through a web-based user interface. This solution enables SMEs to exploit the features of a powerful simulation tool as an e-service. The requirements, and both the advantages and drawbacks of web-based simulation will be also presented.
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The Oxford English Dictionary describes simulation as: The technique of imitating the behaviour of some situation or system (economic, mechanical, etc.) by means of an analogous model, situation or apparatus, either to gain information more conveniently or to train personnel.
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Model is defined in the same book as: A simplified or idealized description of a system, situation or process, often in mathematical terms, devised to facilitate calculations and predictions.
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In this context, the terms traditional and conventional simulation are used for simulation studies or experiments, where simulation is formulated to find a solution for a defined problem or evaluate a certain policy or strategy. Typically, these are situations where the objective of the simulation is to, e.g., evaluate a factory layout or the control strategy of a conveyor track. Simulation is designed for one purpose and the time horizon of the application is limited to the study in which it is realised.
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Kádár, B., Pfeiffer, A., Vén, Z. (2011). Discrete Event Simulation of Production System with Web-Based Support. In: Canetta, L., Redaelli, C., Flores, M. (eds) Digital Factory for Human-oriented Production Systems. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84996-172-1_14
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