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Distributed modelling and simulation of supply chains

2005 , Mertins, K. , Rabe, M. , Jäkel, F.-W.

The behaviour of supply chains, especially those in which several enterprises are involved, is often difficult to predict. For the analysis of such systems, which cannot be evaluated by analytical models, discrete event simulation is an adequate technology. The competence of the local engineers about the single chain elements has to be incorporated into the simulation models. This can be done best by establishing local models, representing the local section of the supply chain. Up to now, integrating such local models into one complete model was time consuming and error prone. Even more critical, local maintenance of partial models was inhibited. A new approach solves this problem, exploiting the advantages of distributed simulation. Furthermore, this approach provides encapsulation, if supply chain partners do not wish to publish details of their node to other partners. The interfacing description is based on the High Level Architecture (HLA) and generates Extensible Markup Language (XML) files, which provide a specification of each supply chain node and its interfaces.

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Designing a computer-aided manufacturing systems engineering process

1998 , Mertins, K. , Rabe, M. , Müller, W.

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Flexible software systems for production-adequate control

1992 , Mertins, K. , Albrecht, R. , Steinberger, V. , Lutze, F.-W.

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CIM. Andere Anforderungen in den USA und Japan

1987 , Mertins, K.

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Integrated enterprise modeling. A method for the management of change

2001 , Mertins, K. , Jochem, R.

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CIM-Mapper - Eine Methode der Unterstützung von Integrationsprojekten

1994 , Mertins, K. , Jochem, R.

Dieser Beitrag beschreibt eine Methode zur Unterstützung von Integrationsprojekten.

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State of the art in flexible manufacturing system design

1991 , Wieneke-Toutaoui, B. , Mertins, K.

All over the world the number of FMSs is actually increasing. This paper describes the principal structure of such FMSs, and a method to model their functionality and topology in a hierarchical way. Steps of system introduction are designated. The need for higher qualification of operators-induced by their increasing responsibility-is shown.

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Inventory safety stocks of Kanban Control Systems

1999 , Mertins, K. , Lewandrowski, U.

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Autonome Fertigungsleitsysteme steuern dezentral

1992 , Mertins, K.

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Nur eine datentransparente Werkstatt erlaubt durchsetzungsfähige Dispositionen

1989 , Mertins, K.