A Discrete-Event-Simulation Approach for Logistic Systems with Real Time Resource Routing and VR Integration

Today, transport and logistic systems are often tightly integrated in the production. Lean production and just-in-time delivering create multiple constraints that have to be fulfilled. As transport networks often have evolved over time they are very expensive to change. This paper describes a discrete-event-simulation system which simulates transportation models using real time resource routing and collision avoidance. It allows for the specification of own control algorithms and validation of new strategies. The simulation is integrated into a virtual reality (VR) environment and can be displayed in 3-D to show the progress. Simulation elements can be selected through VR metaphors. All data gathered during the simulation can be presented as a detailed summary afterwards. The included cost-benefit calculation can help to optimize the financial outcome. The operation of this approach is shown by the example of a timber harvest simulation.

Authors:

• Gerrit Alves
• Jürgen Roßmann
• Roland Wischnewski

Keywords:

• Discrete-Event-Simulation
• Logistic
• Simulation
• Virtual Reality.

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