As part of a course requirement in OPMT 4408 – Math Models for Decisions, my team and I decided to model the operations of a gas station. Variables such as arrival rates, refueling times, wages, overhead, and number of pumps could be changed to increase throughput in the system and profitability. This simulation helped us understand the software (Simul8) and demonstrated how operations management students could use models to improve a process.
A picture of the model can be found below:
Gas Station Model
As part of the assignment, a report was to be submitted that had recommendations as how to improve the system complete with analysis.
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March 18th, 2011 at 20:01
i like it
maybe we need to use your model too for demonstrations at the IT Booth during the showcase event
June 1st, 2011 at 22:02
Hi Excellent fundamental example. Can you please mail me report on nilesh_me2008@yahoo.com. I want to prepare same one for my client demo also
Thanx in advance
December 8th, 2012 at 03:36
hi, very good example. Can you please mail me file of this project on miszczo7@gmail.com? I would like to rearrange a few things and demonstrate this process for students to understand the program Simul8.
thanks in advance