{"product_id":"modeling-and-simulation-of-logistics-flows-3-discrete-and-continuous-flows-in-2d-3d-hardback-9781786301086","title":"Modeling and Simulation of Logistics Flows 3; Discrete and Continuous Flows in 2D\/3D (Hardback) 9781786301086","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eModeling and Simulation of Logistics Flows 3\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eDiscrete and Continuous Flows in 2D\/3D\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJean-Michel Réveillac (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781786301086, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 17 January 2017\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e288 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 15.2 x 2 cm, 0.612 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eVolume 3 begins with an introduction to which are added four chapters focused on modeling and flow simulation in an environment in 2 or 3 dimensions (2D or 3D). They deal with different cases taken from situations found in the field. A conclusion comes close this third book:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe different software used in this third volume\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComputer simulation of discrete flows\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMixed flow simulation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlows in 3D and the evacuation simulation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlows in 3D for conveying and storage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe conclusion discusses the future developments of the software and their integration into society. At the end of each volume is a bibliography and a list of web links. There is also a glossary explaining some abbreviations, acronyms and some very specific terminology of logistics and operations research.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout This Book ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Computer Simulation of Discrete Flows 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Introduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Worked example 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.1 Map of the resort 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.2 Problem statement and design brief 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Setting up the project in the ExtendSim 9 software 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.1 Definition of the principal parameters 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.2 Designing the model and inputting constraints 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.3 Definition of flows 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.4 Running the simulation 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.5 Creation and allocation of resources 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.6 Rerunning the simulation 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.7 Generating a report and analysis 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.8 Development, enhancement and improvement 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.9 Hierarchy 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.10 Appearance design 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Conclusion 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Simulation of Mixed Flows 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Mixed Flows 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 An example of modeling mixed flows 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.1 Problem statement and specifications 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Creating and inputting the project in ExtendSim 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.1 Definition of the principal parameters 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.2 Soda production and bottling 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.3 Transport, carbonation and labeling 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.4 Packaging and storage 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.5 Maintenance and cleaning 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.6 Finishing touches 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Conclusion 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 3D Flows and Evacuation Simulation 109\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 3D flows 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 The Pathfinder software 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Evacuation of a building with PathFinder 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.1 Importing and formatting the first floor plans 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.2 Creating the different first floor rooms 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.3 Creating the first floor doors 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.4 Populating with occupants 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.5 Simulation and results for the first floor evacuation 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.6 Incorporating furniture 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.7 Importing and formatting the second floor plans 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.8 Creating rooms, doors and populating with occupants 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.9 Creating the stairs 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.10 Simulation and results for evacuation of the whole building 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Extensions 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.1 Moving to SFPE mode 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.2 Groups of occupants 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.3 Managing the elevators 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.4 Creating viewpoints 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.5 Creating camera tours 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.6 Further possibilities 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 3D Flows, Distribution and Warehousing 159\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Product distribution 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 The FlexSim software 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Basic concepts of the FlexSim software 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.1 General appearance of FlexSim 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.2 Libraries 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.3 Mouse-based functions 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.4 Connections between objects 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Worked example 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.1 Description of the warehouse 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.2 Warehouse operation 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.3 Modeling stage 1 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.4 Modeling stage 2 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.5 Modeling stage 3 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Detailed flow and task executer management 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5.1 Generation of containers with several types of content 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5.2 A fixed resource for task executers 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5.3 Shared task executers 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5.4 Pulled and pushed flows and more 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