Simulation guides
Clear introductions to simulation methods, model design, queues, uncertainty, and experiments.
Learn when a changing system needs a simulation rather than a static calculation.
Start with the basics →MethodsChoose a modeling approachCompare discrete-event, agent-based, and system-dynamics models.
Compare methods →PracticeCheck a model before you trust itBuild a baseline, test it, then compare scenarios.
See the workflow →AnalysisDesign useful experimentsCompare scenarios without confusing a real effect with random variation.
Plan an experiment →Process exampleA basic discrete-event process
Entities enter through a source, pass through two activities, and then exit.
- SourceArrivals
Poisson arrivals
8 / h - ActivityPreparation
Triangular processing time
8–18 min - Limited capacityService
Only 3 jobs can run at once
3 slots - OutputCompleted
Finished items leave the model