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Computer Simulation of Logistics Processes I

Type of study Bachelor
Language of instruction Czech
Code 342-3362/01
Abbreviation PSLP I
Course title Computer Simulation of Logistics Processes I
Credits 4
Coordinating department Institute of Transport
Course coordinator doc. Ing. Michal Dorda, Ph.D.

Subject syllabus

1) Introduction to modelling and simulation.
2) Witness simulation software – basic elements, input and output rules.
3) Witness simulation software – basic functions, probability distributions in Witness.
4) Introduction to discrete simulation.
5) Event-based algorithms.
6) Activity-based algorithms.
7) Methods of generating pseudo-random numbers.
8) Methods of transformation of pseudo-random numbers.
9) Exploratory data analysis – random sample characteristics.
10) Exploratory data analysis – large random sample processing, graphical representation.
11) Point estimation of probability distribution parameters.
12) Interval estimations of mean value.
13) Normality testing - Pearson\'s goodness-of-fit test.
14) Reserve.

E-learning

lms.vsb.cz

Literature

Introduction to logistics systems planning and control [online]. Hoboken: Wiley, 2005 [cit. 2022-10-25]. ISBN 0-470-01404-0 .
ZEIGLER, Bernard P., PRAEHOFER, Herbert a KIM, Tag Gon. Theory of modeling and simulation: integrating discrete event and continuous complex dynamic systems. 2nd ed. San Diego: Academic Press, c2000. ISBN 0-12-778455-1.
SOKOLOWSKI, John A. a BANKS, Catherine M., ed. Principles of modeling and simulation: a multidisciplinary approach [online]. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons, 2008 [cit. 2022-10-25]. ISBN 978-0-470-40356-3.

Advised literature

BENNETT, B. S. Simulation fundamentals. London: Prentice Hall, 1995. ISBN 0-13-813262-3.