Your Simulation Questions Answered
So, you’re thinking of using simulation within your organization. Is simulation worthwhile? What are the pros & cons? Should you recruit an in-house team or outsource? What skills should your team possess? Which software should you purchase? How should you conduct simulation studies? Are there any other gotchas?
Good questions, all. In this article, I’ll attempt to cover each as briefly as possible. If you would like more detailed explanations on any point, feel free to call me on +1 (313) 451-4001 and I’ll do my best to assist.
Complex Order List Selection in AutoMod
On a recent consulting project using the AutoMod simulation system, I encountered a situation in which it became necessary to select a load from an order list using a fairly complex set of criteria. While the general solution to this problem is very straightforward, it occurred to me that it requires an unusual—and, so far as I can tell, undocumented—syntax that I suspect will be unfamiliar to many AutoMod users. So, for the benefit of my fellows in the simulation community, I felt it appropriate to document this approach in my blog……
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