ROMANO , Elpidio

Simulation is the best tool used to predict the behavior of real world systems. For the analysis of complex systems, simulation is often used prior to the operation of the system as a mediator for a dynamic situation. This chapter presents the issue of complex systems simulation through Discrete Event Simulation (DES) and System Dynamics (SD)...

This paper describes an application of the cutting stock problem where great part of the complexity of the problem was actively addressed by mean of a definition of a suitable ontology. It deals with the realization of a series of concentric rings starting from a raw circular flange. The goal is to minimize the scrap and satisfy the customers...

This paper presents a scheduler built around a set of Commercial Off of the Shelf (COTS) functions where the overall complexity have been reduced by a set of pre-processing and post-processing functions. This approach offers many advantages compared to design-for purpose heuristics in term of time to market as well as in term of design and...

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