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Using discrete-event simulation to address COVID-19 health and safety guidelines in outpatient laboratory clinic

Daniel Zemaitis1,*, Angela Green1,Alexandra Mukavitz1, Jennifer Dhanapal1, Myriah Kahlmorgan1, and Edward J. Williams11University of Michigan –Dearborn, 19000 Hubbard Drive, Dearborn, Michigan, 48126, USA*Corresponding author. Email address: […]

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Erica Smith | July 14, 2022

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Improving the Manufacture of Extruded Window Seals Via Simulation

Marcelo Zottolo Edward Williams Production Modeling Corporation Suite 1006 Parklane Towers West Three Parklane Boulevard Dearborn, Michigan 48126 U.S.A. {mzottolo|ewilliams}@pmcorp.com KEYWORDS Manufacturing simulation, scenario analysis. ABSTRACT […]

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Erica Smith | October 6, 2023

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Improving the Manufacture of Extruded Window Seals Via Simulation

Marcelo Zottolo Edward Williams Production Modeling Corporation Suite 1006 Parklane Towers West Three Parklane Boulevard Dearborn, Michigan 48126 U.S.A. {mzottolo|ewilliams}@pmcorp.com KEYWORDS Manufacturing simulation, scenario analysis. ABSTRACT […]

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Erica Smith | October 6, 2023

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Simulation Improves Material Handling in General Assembly

Improvement of Material Flow, Work Apportionment, and Equipment Usage Julio Pérez, Gabriel Carreño, Ozge Çivit Simulation Analysis PMC Dearborn, Michigan, USA {e-mail: jperez, gcarreno, ocivit}@pmcorp.com Edward […]

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Erica Smith | October 6, 2023

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Simulation Implements Demand-driven Workforce Scheduler for Service Industry.

Marcelo Zottolo Edward J. Williams PMC 15726 Michigan Avenue Dearborn, Michigan 48126, U.S.A. Onur M. Ülgen 2310 Engineering Complex University of Michigan – Dearborn 4901 Evergreen […]

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Erica Smith | September 27, 2023

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Improvement of Throughput and Resource Utilization in an Automotive Stamping Plant

Edward J. Williams Marcelo Zottolo Production Modeling Corporation Three Parklane Boulevard, Suite 1006 West Dearborn, Michigan 48126 United States {ewilliamsmzottolo}@pmcorp.com KEYWORDS Industrial processes, Performance analysis, Discrete […]

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Erica Smith | September 27, 2023

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Simulation Analyzes Material Handling Requirements for a Major Automotive Supplier

Gabriel Carreño, Dinesh Patlolla, and Edward J. Williams Department of Simulation Analysis PMC Dearborn, MI 48126, USA [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Abstract Simulation now has a long […]

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Erica Smith | September 27, 2023

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Clinic: Aggregating Subsystem Models into an Automotive Total Plant Throughput Model

Proceedings of the 2007 Winter Simulation Conference S. G. Henderson, B. Biller, M.-H. Hsieh, J. Shortle, J. D. Tew, and R. R. Barton, eds. Jeffrey Scott […]

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Veronica Kerr | September 11, 2023

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Simulation Improves Efficiency and Quality in Shoe Manufacturing

Mohan Mano Hassan (a), Sai Priyanka Kalamraju(a), Sandeep Dangeti(a), Sirisha Pudipeddi(a), Edward J Williams(a) Business Analytics, College of Business, University of Michigan – Dearborn, Dearborn, MI, […]

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Erica Smith | July 14, 2022

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Using discrete-event simulation to address COVID-19 health and safety guidelines in outpatient laboratory clinic

Daniel Zemaitis1,*, Angela Green1,Alexandra Mukavitz1, Jennifer Dhanapal1, Myriah Kahlmorgan1, and Edward J. Williams11University of Michigan –Dearborn, 19000 Hubbard Drive, Dearborn, Michigan, 48126, USA*Corresponding author. Email address: […]

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Erica Smith | July 14, 2022

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Transportation Planning through GIS and Multi-Criteria Analysis: Case Study of Beijing and XiongAn

All authors contributed equally in the preparation of this manuscript and declare no conflict of interest. Abstract Urban population growth and urbanization require technological innovation in […]

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Erica Smith | July 14, 2022

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Simulation Improves Operations at a Specialized Takeout Restaurant

Sapthagirishwaran Thennal Sivaramakrishnan, Shanmugasundaram Chandrasekaran, Jennifer Dhanapal, Paul Ajaydivyan Jeya Sekar, Edward J. Williams Decision Science, College of Business University of Michigan – Dearborn Fairlane Center […]

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Erica Smith | July 14, 2022

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Simulation Improves Service and Resource Allocation at a Salon

Ganapathi Baliada Ramesh(a), Brittany Harju(a), Daniel Scipione(a), Kristina Vujic(a) ,Edward J Williams(a) (a)Business Analytics, College of Business, University of Michigan – Dearborn, Dearborn, MI, USA (a)[email protected], […]

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Erica Smith | July 14, 2022

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Simulation Improves Service and Resource Allocation at an Automotive Garage

  Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Sao Paulo, Brazil, April 6-8, 2021 Wenqi Deng, Yang Yang, Di Zhao, and Edward […]

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Erica Smith | July 14, 2022

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Simulation Improves Call Center Design at Travel Agency Offices

Hamza A. Abdelrahman Department of Engineering Management University of Dayton 300 College Park Dayton, OH 45469   Edward J. Williams College of Business, University of Michigan […]

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Erica Smith | July 14, 2022

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Simulation Improves Service and Operations at a Franchise Resale Store

Caitlin Pethers, Marie Ruesga, Parker Moesta, and Edward J Williams Business Analytics, College of Business, University of Michigan – Dearborn Dearborn, MI, 48126, USA [email protected], [email protected], […]

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Erica Smith | July 14, 2022

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The Multi Crane Scheduling Problem: A Comparison Between Genetic Algorithms and Neural Network approaches based on Simulation Modeling

Naomie Bartoli , Roberto Revetria, Emanuele Morra , Gabriele Galli and Edward Williams Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Genoa, Via Opera Pia 15, Genoa, 16145, […]

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Erica Smith | June 28, 2022

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Modeling of Chain Conveyors and Their Equipment Interfaces

  MODELING OF CHAIN CONVEYORS AND THEIR EQUIPMENT INTERFACES Ali K. Gunal Shigeru Sadakane Production Modeling Corporation Three Parklane Boulevard, Suite 910 West Dearborn, Michigan 48126, […]

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Erica Smith | June 15, 2022

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An Application Based Methodology for Process Simulation

Onur M. Ulgen, PhD University of Michigan, Dearborn and Production Modeling Corporation, Dearborn, MI Simulation methodology in Practice Simulation guidelines Technical guidelines Managerial guidelines Elements of […]

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Erica Smith | June 6, 2022

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Integration of Simulation, Statistical Analyses, and Optimization into the Design and Implementation of a Transfer-Line Manufacturing System

2 AUTHORS, INCLUDING: Edward Williams University of Michigan-Dearborn CONFERENCE PAPER · AUGUST 1999 See discussions, stats, and author profiles for this publication at: http://www.researchgate.net/publication/264001061 INTEGRATION OF […]

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Erica Smith | June 6, 2022

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Simulation Attacks Manufacturing Challenges

SIMULATION ATTACKS MANUFACTURING CHALLENGES Edward J. Williams PMC 15726 Michigan Avenue Dearborn, MI 48126 USA     ABSTRACT All during the past half-century, the environment of […]

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Erica Smith | December 21, 2014

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Simulation Validates Design and Scheduling of a Production Line

SIMULATION VALIDATES DESIGN AND SCHEDULING OF A PRODUCTION LINE  Vidyasagar Murty | Neelesh A. Kale | Rohit Trivedi | Onur M. Ülgen | Edward J. Williams […]

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Erica Smith | November 21, 2013