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2006 Winter Simulation Conference

Dec. 3 2006 to Dec. 6 2006

Monterey, CA

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WSC Board of DirectorsFreely available from IEEE.
WSC `06 Program Structure and Track CoordinatorsFreely available from IEEE.
WSC FoundationFreely available from IEEE.
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WSC Sponsoring OrganizationsFreely available from IEEE.pp. xxviii
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WSC 2006 Conference CommitteeFreely available from IEEE.pp. xxx
Work Smarter, not Harder: Guidelines for Designing Simulation ExperimentsFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 47-57
by Susan M. Sanchez
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RefereesFreely available from IEEE.pp. xxxiv-xxxix
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The Winter Simulation ConferencesFreely available from IEEE.pp. xl-xliii
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Author IndexFreely available from IEEE.pp. 1-16
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Announcement for WSC '07Full-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 17-19
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Author DirectoryFreely available from IEEE.pp. 2309-2369
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PrefaceFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. xxv-xxvii
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Proceedings of the 2006 Winter Simulation ConferenceFreely available from IEEE.pp. i
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Table of ContentsFreely available from IEEE.pp. iii-xxiv
Splitting for Rare-Event SimulationFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 137-148
by Pierre L'Ecuyer, Valerie Demers, Bruno Tuffin
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`White noise' assumptions revisited: Regression metamodels&experimental design in practiceFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 1-4
by Jack Kleijnen
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Discrete Event Models: Getting the Semantics RightFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 1
by E.A. Lee
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As Simple As Possible, but No Simpler: A Gentle Introduction to Simulation ModelingFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 2-10
by Paul Sanchez
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Spreadsheet SimulationFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 11-18
by A.F. Seila
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Introduction to Modeling and Generating Probabilistic Input Processes for SimulationFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 19-35
by M.E. Kuhl, E.K. Eada, N.M. Steiger, M.A. Wagner, J.R. Wilson
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Output Analysis for SimulationsFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 36-46
by M.K. Nakayama
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How to Build Valid and Credible Simulation ModelsFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 58-66
by A.M. Law
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Tips for the Successful Practice of SimulationFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 67-72
by D.A. Sadowski, D.T. Sturrock
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Tutorial on Agent-Based Modeling and Simulation PART 2: How to Model with AgentsFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 73-83
by C.M. Macal, M.J. North
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Parallel and Distributed Simulation: Traditional Techniques and Recent AdvancesFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 84-95
by K.S. Perumalla
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Bayesian Ideas and Discrete Event Simulation: Why, What and HowFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 96-106
by S.E. Chick
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White Noise Assumption Srevisited: Regression Meta Models and Experimental Designs in PracticeFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 107-117
by J.P.C. Kleijnen
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Inside Discrete-Event Simulation Software: How it Works and Why it MattersFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 118-128
by T.J. Schriber, D.T. Brunner
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Black-Box Algorithms for Sampling from Continuous DistributionsFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 129-136
by J. Leydold, W. Hormann
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Model ComposabilityFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 149-158
by H.S. Sarjoughian
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Gradient-Based Simulation OptimizationFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 159-167
by S. Kim
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A Comprehensive Review of Methods for Simulation Output AnalysisFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 168-178
by C. Alexopoulos
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Ranking and Selection Procedures for SimulationFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 179-185
by K.C. Benson, D. Goldsman, A.R. Pritchett
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On an Initial Transient Deletion Rule with Rigorous Theoretical SupportFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 186-191
by H.P. Awad, P.W. Glynn
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A New Approach for Parallel Steady-State SimulationsFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 192-197
by Ming-hua Hsieh
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Performance Evaluation of Spectral Procedures for Simulation AnalysisFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 198-207
by E.K. Lada, J.R. Wilson
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On Choosing Parameters in Retrospective-Approximation Algorithms for Simulation-OptimizationFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 208-215
by R. Pasupathy
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Optimal Resource Allocation in Two Stage Sampling of Input DistributionsFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 216-221
by A. Bassamboo, S. Juneja
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Ranking and Selection with Multiple "Targets"Full-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 222-230
by D.J. Morrice, J.C. Butler
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Monitoring Variability of Autocorrelated Processes using Standardized Time Series Variance EstimatorsFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 231-237
by Seong-Hee Kim
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A Comparison of Sample-Path-Based Simulation-Optimization and Stochastic Decomposition for Multi-Location Transshipment ProblemsFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 238-245
by Lei Zhao, S. Sen
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Computing Worst-Case Tail Probabilities Incredit RiskFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 246-254
by S. Ghosh, S. Juneja
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A Testbed of Simulation-Optimization ProblemsFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 255-263
by R. Pasupathy, S.G. Henderson
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Simulation-Based Response Surface Computation in the Presence of MonotonicityFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 264-271
by E. Lim, P.W. Glynn
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Response Gradient Estimation using Mathematical Programming Models of Discrete-Event System Sample PathsFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 272-278
by Wai Kin Chan, L.W. Schruben
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Simulation Selection Problems: Overview of an Economic AnalysisFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 279-286
by S.E. Chick, N. Gans
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Selection and Multiple-Comparison Procedures for Regenerative SystemsFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 287-293
by M.K. Nakayama
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Integration of Statistical Selection with Search Mechanism for Solving Multi-Objective Simulation-Optimization ProblemsFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 294-303
by Loo Hay Lee, Ek Peng Chew, Suyan Teng
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On-Line Instrumentation for Simulation-Based OptimizationFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 304-311
by A. Persson, H. Grimm, A. Ng
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Adaptation of the Uobyqa Algorithm for Noisy FunctionsFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 312-319
by Geng Deng, M.C. Ferris
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SPSA Algorithms with Measurement ReuseFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 320-328
by M.S. Abdulla, S. Bhatnagar
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Experimental Evaluation of Integrated Path EstimatorsFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 329-332
by J.M. Calvin
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Empirical Evaluation of Data-Based Density EstimationFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 333-341
by E.J. Chen, W.D. Kelton
Modeling Tuberculosis in Areas of High HIV PrevalenceFreely available from IEEE.pp. 459-465
by Georgina R. Hughes, Christine S.M. Currie, Elizabeth L. Corbett
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Generating Multivariate Mixture of Normal Distributions using a Modified Cholesky DecompositionFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 342-347
by Jin Wang, Chunlei Liu
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Combined Ranking and Selection with Control VariatesFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 348-355
by Shing Chih Tsai, B.L. Nelson
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Comparison of Limit Standards using a Sequential Probability Ratio TestFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 356-359
by R.R. Creasey, K. Preston White
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Performance Evaluations of Comparison-with-a-Standard ProceduresFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 360-368
by E.J. Chen
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A Polytope Method for Estimating Factor Main Effects EfficientlyFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 369-375
by B.E. Ankenman, R.C.H. Cheng, S.M. Lewis
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A Two-Phase Maxi-Min Algorithm for Forward-Inverse Experiment DesignFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 376-381
by R.R. Barton
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A Hybrid Method for Simulation Factor ScreeningFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 382-389
by Hua Shen, Hong Wan
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Stochastic Gradient Estimation using a Single Design PointFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 390-397
by J.R. Wieland, B.W. Schmeiser
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Efficient Simulation of Population Overflow in Parallel QueuesFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 398-405
by V.F. Nicola, T.S. Zaburnenko
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The Impact of Ordinal on Response Surface MethodologyFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 406-413
by S.J. Oon, Loo Hay Lee
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Simulation of a Multiple Operating Room Surgical SuiteFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 414-424
by B.T. Denton, A.S. Rahman, H. Nelson, A.C. Bailey
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Simulation Analysis of an Outpatient Department of Internal Medicine in a University HospitalFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 425-432
by A.K.A. Wijewickrama, S. Takakuwa
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The use of Simulation to Determine Maximum Capacity in the Surgical Suite Operating RoomFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 433-438
by S.M. Ballard, M.E. Kuhl
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Modeling Emergency Care in Hospitals: A Paradox - The Patient Should not Drive the ProcessFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 439-445
by A.M. Hay, E.C. Valentin, R.A. Bijlsma
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Understanding Accident and Emergency Department Performance using SimulationFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 446-452
by M.M. Gunal, M. Pidd
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Simulation Model for Improving the Operation of the Emergency Department of Special Health CareFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 453-458
by T. Ruohonen, P. Neittaanmaki, J. Teittinen
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Incorporating Human Behavior in Healthcare Simulation ModelsFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 466-472
by S.C. Brailsford, J. Sykes, P.R. Harper
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Use of Simulation to Determine Resource Requirements for End-Stage Renal FailureFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 473-477
by R. Davies
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CIMS: A Framework for Infrastructure Interdependency Modeling and AnalysisFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 478-485
by D.D. Dudenhoeffer, M.R. Permann, M. Manic
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An HLA-Based Multiagent System for Optimized Resource Allocation After Strong EarthquakesFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 486-492
by F. Fiedrich
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A Concept Prototype for Integrated Gaming and Simulation for Incident ManagementFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 493-500
by S. Jain, C.R. McLean
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A Simulation Model for Bioterrorism Preparedness in an Emergency RoomFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 501-508
by L. Patvivatsiri
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Improving Hospital Evacuation Planning using SimulationFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 509-515
by K. Taaffe, M. Johnson, D. Steinmann
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Allocating Field Service Teams with Simulation in Energy/Utilities EnvironmentFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 516-520
by L.A.G. Franzese, M.M. Fioroni, L.E. Pinheiro, J.B.E. Soares
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A Simulation-Based Approach to Trade-Off Analysis of Port SecurityFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 521-528
by J. Sekine, E. Campos-Nanez, J.R. Harrald, H. Abeledo
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Security Checkpoint Optimizer (SCO): An Application for Simulating the Operations of Airport Security CheckpointsFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 529-535
by D. Wilson, E.K. Roe, S.A. So
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Detection of Nuclear Material at Border Crossings using Motion CorrelationFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 536-544
by D.M. Nicol, R. Tsang, H. Ammerlahn, M. Johnson
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Crowd Simulation for Emergency Response using BDI Agent Based on Virtual RealityFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 545-553
by A. Shendarkar, K. Vasudevan, Seungho Lee, Young-Jun Son
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Group Information Foraging in Emergency Response: An Illustration Incorporating Discrete-Event SimulationFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 554-561
by Qing Gu, D. Mendonca
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Modeling the Emergence of Insider Threat VulnerabilitiesFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 562-568
by I.J. Martinez-Moyano, S.H. Conrad, E.H. Rich, D.F. Andersen
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Multiuser Interior Design over the InternetFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 569-575
by Yen-Chun Lin, Chen-Chuan Pan, Jhih-En Kuo
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A VR-Based Hyper Interaction PlatformFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 576-582
by Chun-Hong Huang, Hui-Huang Hsu, T.K. Shih, Rong-Chi Chang
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Use of the Analytical System as the Decision Support System for the HLA Joint Training EnvironmentFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 583-590
by Jiung-yao Huang, Ji-Jen Wu, Shu-Shen Wai, Ming-Chih Tung, Chung-Hsien Tsai
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L-SIM : Simulating BPMN Diagrams with a Purpose Built EngineFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 591-597
by A. Waller, M. Clark, L. Enstone
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Predicting and Improving Complex Business Processes: Values and Limitations of Modeling and Simulation TechnologiesFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 598-603
by M. Modarres
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Variance Reduction in the Simulation of Call CentersFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 604-613
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Applying Simulation in a Supply Chain Transformation CaseFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 614-620
by Hongwei Ding, Changrui Ren, Wei Wang, Jin Dong
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Simulating Impact of Available-to-Promise Generation on Supply Chain PerformanceFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 621-626
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Simulation Results for Supply Chain Configurations Based on Information SharingFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 627-635
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Business Process Transformation Patterns&the Business Process Transformation WizardFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 636-641
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Enhancing Business Process Management with Simulation OptimizationFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 642-649
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IBM SmartSCOR - A SCOR Based Supply Chain Transformation Platform Through Simulation and Optimization TechniquesFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 650-659
by Jin Dong, Hongwei Ding, Changrui Ren, Wei Wang
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System Dynamics Simulation of the Expansion of the Panama CanalFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 660-666
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System Dynamics and Agent-Based Simulations for Workforce ClimateFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 667-671
by M. Marin, Yanshen Zhu, P.T. Meade, M. Sargent, J. Warren
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Modeling the Effectiveness of Underwater SonarFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 672-679
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Qualitative Simulation for Manager Selection Decision-Making Based on Managerial Self-EfficacyFull-text access may be available. Sign in or learn about subscription options.pp. 680-687
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