Tako, A. A. and Robinson, Stewart (2009) Comparing discrete-event simulation and system dynamics: users' perceptions. Journal of the Operational Research Society, Vol.60 (No.3). pp. 296-312. doi:10.1057/palgrave.jors.2602566

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Abstract

This paper is the first of its type in that it provides an empirical study comparing the two simulation approaches of discrete-event simulation (DES) and system dynamics (SD). Prior comparison work is limited and mostly based on the authors' personal opinions. In the present work, the comparison is based on managers' (executive MBA students) perceptions of two simulation models of the same problem, one in DES and one in SD. The study found that there is no significant difference from the users' point of view between DES and SD in terms of model understanding and model usefulness. Some minor differences were found in terms of complexity and validity of the models, and the model results. The implications of our findings regarding model understanding, model complexity, model validity, model usefulness and model results are discussed.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School
Journal or Publication Title:	Journal of the Operational Research Society
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.
ISSN:	0160-5682
Official Date:	March 2009
Dates:	Date Event March 2009 Published
Volume:	Vol.60
Number:	No.3
Number of Pages:	17
Page Range:	pp. 296-312
DOI:	10.1057/palgrave.jors.2602566
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access

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