Generalization of an AS/RS model in SIMAN/CIMENA

Abstract

A model of an Automated Storage and Retrieval System built using the SIMAN/CINEMA simulation software is presented in this paper. A detailed description of the system is given. The modeling issues that are raised by the nature of the system and by the requirements of the analyses to be made are explained. As the model involves both SIMAN and FORTRAN code, a description of various tasks accomplished by both parts is provided. Furthermore, a brief discussion of some of the results obtained by using the model is presented. Conclusions of the study regarding a generic approach to modeling similar systems are given at the end of the paper.