Course: Modeling and Simulation of Logistics Processes

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Course title Modeling and Simulation of Logistics Processes
Course code LULO/L3LMS
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Tvrdoň Leo, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. System and its definition, classification and division of systems, system boundaries, subsystems, sub-systems, elements and connections. 2. Complex systems. Systems thinking. Feedback. 3. Modeling of systems - creation of a model, data collection, assumptions and determination of hypotheses, constants and variables of the model. 4. Formulation and formalization of the model, identification, testing (validation) of the model, what if analysis and simulation with the model. 5. Modeling of systems - definition of variables, elements usable in the model, simulation settings. 6. Extended possibilities of modeling tools - input and output elements, display of results, experimentation. 7. Extended possibilities of modeling tools - export and import of values from/to a file, use of fields, optimal control and stability. 8. Solving practical examples of models in the Witness program. 9. Solving practical examples of models in the Tecnomatix Plant Simulation program. 10. Simulation of processes based on continuous and discrete events. 11. Elements of the Witness simulation program - inputs, outputs, timing and distribution functions. 12. Case studies from various areas of logistics, e.g. modeling of sequential processes, modeling of sorting and distribution processes, modeling of mass service processes, etc. 13. Analysis and solution of practical simulation tasks.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Exercises on PC, Practice exercises, Individual work of students
  • Home preparation for classes - 16 hours per semester
  • Preparation for course credit - 10 hours per semester
  • Term paper - 15 hours per semester
  • Preparation for examination - 15 hours per semester
learning outcomes
Knowledge
popsat tvorbu modelu a jeho specifika
popsat tvorbu modelu a jeho specifika
popsat možnosti modelovacích nástrojů
popsat možnosti modelovacích nástrojů
charakterizovat principy simulace procesů
charakterizovat principy simulace procesů
definovat a charakterizovat základní a specifické nástroje pro modelování a simulaci logistických procesů
definovat a charakterizovat základní a specifické nástroje pro modelování a simulaci logistických procesů
popsat současné trendy v tvorbě simulačních modelů
popsat současné trendy v tvorbě simulačních modelů
describe the creation of the model and its specifics
describe the creation of the model and its specifics
describe the possibilities of modeling tools
describe the possibilities of modeling tools
characterize the principles of process simulation
characterize the principles of process simulation
define and characterize basic and specific tools for modeling and simulation of logistics processes
define and characterize basic and specific tools for modeling and simulation of logistics processes
describe current trends in the creation of simulation models
describe current trends in the creation of simulation models
Skills
provést výběr vhodného nástroje pro modelování logistických procesů
provést výběr vhodného nástroje pro modelování logistických procesů
aplikovat možnosti modelovacích nástrojů
aplikovat možnosti modelovacích nástrojů
zhodnotit výsledky experimentů v kontextu bezpečnosti v logistice
zhodnotit výsledky experimentů v kontextu bezpečnosti v logistice
provést porovnání více variant řešení dle stanovených hledisek
provést porovnání více variant řešení dle stanovených hledisek
stanovit na základě provedených experimentů optimalizaci sledovaného jevu v kontextu bezpečnosti v logistice
stanovit na základě provedených experimentů optimalizaci sledovaného jevu v kontextu bezpečnosti v logistice
to select a suitable tool for modeling logistics processes
to select a suitable tool for modeling logistics processes
apply the capabilities of modeling tools
apply the capabilities of modeling tools
evaluate the results of experiments in the context of security in logistics
evaluate the results of experiments in the context of security in logistics
perform a comparison of several solution variants according to the specified aspects
perform a comparison of several solution variants according to the specified aspects
determine, on the basis of the conducted experiments, the optimization of the observed
determine, on the basis of the conducted experiments, the optimization of the observed
phenomenon in the context of security in logistics
phenomenon in the context of security in logistics
teaching methods
Knowledge
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Training in motion and work skills
Training in motion and work skills
Skills
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Exercises on PC
Exercises on PC
assessment methods
Knowledge
Analysis of seminar paper
Analysis of seminar paper
Recommended literature
  • AL-AOMAR, R. Process simulation using WITNESS. Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley, 2015. ISBN 978-0-470-37169-5.
  • MIHOK J., KOVÁČ, M. a kol. Podpora inovácií. Stratégie, nástroje, techniky a systémy. 1. vyd.. Centrum inovácií a technického rozvoja Košice, 2010. ISBN 978-80-970320-0-5.
  • MILDEOVÁ, Stanislava a Viktor VOJTKO. Systémová dynamika. Praha: Oeconomica, 2008. ISBN 9788024514482.
  • MURRAY, Neil G. Witness Horizon 24 simulation modeling: rational process design. [Great Britain]: [Independently published], 2021. ISBN 979-8701142990.
  • PELÁNEK, Radek. Modelování a simulace komplexních systémů: jak lépe porozumět světu. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2011. ISBN 979-8701142990.
  • WAGNER, J. Měření výkonnosti. Grada Publishing Praha, 2009. ISBN 978-80-247-2924-4.


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