Multicriteria optimization of simulation models

Abstract

The authors suggest a framework for the multicriteria optimization of simulation models by first discussing the unique difficulties of this problem area along with important problem characteristics, and then discussing the way that these problem characteristics would affect the choice of a particular technique. The problem of manufacturing system optimization is addressed. Various techniques, along with their advantages and disadvantages, are discussed and categorized according to the timing of the articulation of the required preference (tradeoff) information with respect to the optimization. >