Keynote Address
Simulating Semiconductor Manufacturing Systems:
Successes, Failures, and Deep Questions
Karl A. Kempf (Intel Corporation)

Introductory Tutorials
Chair: Ann Dunkin (Hewlett-Packard)

An Introduction to Simulation Modeling
Martha A. Centeno (Florida International University)

Advanced Tutorials
Chair: Charles H. Reilly (University Central Florida)

Virtual Reality and Simulation
Martin Barnes (Deneb Robotics, Inc.)

State-of-the-Art Reviews
Chair: Jeffrey S. Smith (Texas A&M University)

Developing A Real-Time Emulation/Simulation Capability for the Control Architecture of the RAMP FMS
Wayne J. Davis, Joseph G. Macro, Andrew L. Brook, Michael S. Lee, Guoyan S. Zhou (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)

Analysis Methodology
Sensitivity Analysis
Chair: Russell C. H. Cheng (University of Kent at Canterbury)

Computational Structure of a Performance Assessment Involving Stochastic and Subjective Uncertainty
Jon C. Helton (Arizona State University)

Five-stage Procedure for the Evaluation of Simulation Models through Statistical Techniques
Jack P. C. Kleijnen (Tilburg University)

Uncertainty and Sensitivity Studies of Models of Environmental Systems
E. Marian Scott (University of Glasgow)

Software/Modelware Tutorials I
Chair: Scott J. Mason (Advanced Micro Devices)

BPSimulator
Don Lazzari, Robert Crosslin (Systems Modeling Corporation)

High Speed Process Simulation
David Sturrock (Systems Modeling Corporation)

ARENA
Dave Profozich (Systems Modeling Corporation)

Software/Modelware Tutorials II
Chair: Greg Millbank (Praxis Technical Group, Inc.)

Business Process Modeling with SIMPROCESS
Maya Binun (CACI Products Company)

Conducting Experiments with Experiment Manager
Michael Angel (CACI Products Company)

MODSIM III Tutorial
Alasdar Mullarney (CACI Products Company)

Modeling Methodology
Network Simulation
Chair: Rajive Bagrodia (UCLA)

A Trace-Based Approach for Modeling Wireless Channel Behavior
Giao T. Nguyen, Randy H. Katz (University of California at Berkeley), Brian Noble, Mahadev Satyanarayanan (Carnegie Mellon University)

Parallel Simulation Environment for Mobile Wireless Networks
Winston W. Liu, Ching-Chuan Chiang, Hsiao-Kuang Wu,Vikas Jha, Mario Gerla, Rajive L. Bagrodia (University of California, Los Angeles)

A CORBA Facility for Network Simulation
Chien-Chung Shen (Bellcore)

Military Applications/Modeling Methodology
Science of Military Simulation
Chair: Steven D. Farr (Rome Laboratory)

The JUDY Theater Surveillance and Strike Simulation Model
Douglas Brouse, William A. Cann (Science Applications International Corporation)

The Joint Training System: A Pillar of Joint Readiness and an Automation Challenge
Joseph C. Barto III, Patrick D. Clark (Joint Warfighting Center)

Modeling and Simulation; Enabling Technologies for
Military Applications
Alex F. Sisti, Steven D. Farr (Rome Laboratory/IRAE)

Manufacturing Applications
Enterprise Wide Modeling
Chair: David B. Pratt (Oklahoma State University)

A New Paradigm for Manufacturing Enterprise Modeling, Reusable, Multi-Tool Modeling
Dursun Delen, David B. Pratt, Manjunath Kamath (Oklahoma State University)

Enterprise Modeling Within an Enterprise Engineering Framework
Donald H. Liles, Adrien R. Presley (University of Texas at Arlington)

An Overview of CIM Enterprise Modeling Methodologies
Ganesh Katee, Manjunath Kamath, David B. Pratt (Oklahoma State University)

General Applications
Simulation and Public Policy
Chair: A. Alan B. Pritsker (Pritsker Corporation)

Using Simulation to Craft a National Organ Transplantation Policy
A. Alan B. Pritsker (Pritsker Corporation)
O. Patrick Daily (UNOS)
Kenneth D. Pritsker (Strategic Reengineering Institute)

Simulation Pipeline
Simulation Works: Simulation Success Stories
Chair: William R. Lilegdon (Pritsker Corporation)

Simulation Works
William R. Lilegdon (Pritsker Corporation)
Stuart Gittlitz (Kraft General Foods)
Randy Moore (SONY Corporation)
Patrick Reardon (Los Alamos National Laboratory)

Introductory Tutorials
Chair: Douglas Smith (KPMG Peat Marwick)

Inside Simulation Software:
How It Works and Why It Matters
Thomas J. Schriber (University of Michigan),
Daniel T. Brunner (Systemflow Simulations, Inc.)

Advanced Tutorials
Chair: Joseph C. Brill (Systemflow Simulations, Inc.)

So You Want to be a Simulation Consultant
John S. Carson II (AutoSimulations, Inc.)

State-of-the-Art Reviews
Chair: Rodney Schultz (McDonald Douglas)

Distributed Interactive Simulation:
Its Past, Present, and Future
Deborah Fullford (MaK Technologies)

Analysis Methodology
Non-Uniform Random Variate Generation
Chair: Luc Devroye (McGill University)

The Hit-and-Run Sampler: A Globally Reaching Markov Chain Sampler for Generating Arbitrary Multivariate Distributions
Robert L. Smith (University of Michigan)

Random Variate Generation in One Line of Code
Luc Devroye (McGill University)

Importance Sampling for Markov Chains: Computing Variance and Determining Optimal Measures
Indira Kuraganti, Stephen Strickland (University of Virginia)

Software/Modelware Tutorials I
Chair: Thomas Schuppe (LEXIS-NEXIS)

MedModel–Healthcare Simulation Software
Diana F. Carroll (PROMODEL Corporation)

Simulation Modeling and Optimization Using ProModel
Deborah Benson (PROMODEL Corporation)

Software/Modelware Tutorials II
Chair: Lin Jian (University of Beijing)

Introduction to the WITNESS Visual Interactive Simulator
Laurel Dettman (Lanner Group, Inc.)

Modeling Methodology
Performance Issues in Parallel Simulation
Chair: Richard M. Fujimoto (Georgia Institute of Technology)

Performance Comparison of High-Level Algebraic Nets Distributed Simulation Protocols
Karim Djemame (University of Constantine), Dennis C. Gilles, Lewis M. Mackenzie (University of Glasgow), Mohamed Bettaz (University of Constantine)

A Performance Analysis Model for Distributed Simulations
David B. Cavitt, C. Michael Overstreet, Kurt J. Maly (Old Dominion University)

A Testbed for Parallel Simulation Performance Prediction
Alois Ferscha, James Johnson (Universität Wien)

Military Applications/Modeling Methodology
After Action Reviews
Chair: Al Ferrari (Logicon RDA)

Knowledge Acquisition in Support of Artificial Intelligence: An Example and Some Lessons Learned
Martin S. Kleiner, Scott A. Carey (Logicon RDA)

Using After Action Review Systems For Exercise Planning and Control
John A. Hixson (Logicon RDA)

Combat Simulations in U.S. Army Training and Testing
Lawrence J. Dacunto, David J. Prybyla (Logicon, RDA)

Manufacturing Applications
Electronics and Wafer Fabrication I
Chair: Krishna Srinivasan (Motorola Manufacturing Systems)

Simulation in the Design of Ground-Based Intrabay Automation Systems
Thomas Jefferson, Madhav Rangaswami, Gregory Stoner (Intel Corporation)

Evaluation of Lot Release Policies for Semiconductor Manufacturing Systems
Krishna Srinivasan, Raka Sandell (Motorola Manufacturing Systems)

An Investigation of Operating Methods for 0.25 Micron Semiconductor Manufacturing
James F. Hallas (Texas Instruments), Jane D. Kim (SEMATECH), Charles T. Mosier (Clarkson University)

General Applications
Health Care I
Chair: John E. Hammann (Systems Modeling Corp.)

An Online, Simulation-Based Patient Scheduling System
Hans Manansang, Joseph A. Heim (University of Washington)

Analyzing the Temporal Association Between Health Disorders and Medical Treatments Using Probability Models and Monte Carlo Simulation
Sheldon H. Jacobson (Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University), Douglas J. Morrice (University of Texas at Austin)

Modeling Disease Processes for Drug Development:
Bridging the Gap Between Quantitative and Heuristic Models
Pamela K. Fink, L. Tandy Herren (Medical Science Systems, Inc.)

Simulation Pipeline
Transportation and Logistics I
Chair: Chuck White (DuPont)

An Aircraft Operations Simulation Model for the United Parcel Service Louisville Air Park
Kay K. Cornett (UPS), Scott A. Miller (Systems Modeling Corporation), W. Swain Ottman (UPS)

Utilizing an Expert System for Conflict Resolution in a “Train Siding Selection” Simulation Model
Greg J. Allen, Khaled M. Mabrouk (The Model Builders, Inc.), Michael L. Weigel (Union Pacific Railroad)

Modeling Issues in a Shipping System
Edward J. Williams (Ford Motor Company), Susan Khoubyari (Production Modeling Corporation)

Introductory Tutorials

Software for Simulation
Jerry Banks (Georgia Institute of Technology)

Advanced Tutorials
Chair: Roger McHaney (Kansas State University)

Supporting Manufacturing With Simulation:
Model Design, Development, and Deployment
Frank Chance (Chance Industrial Solutions), Jennifer Robinson (University of Massachusetts), John W. Fowler (Arizona State University)

State-of-the-Art Reviews
Chair: Ron Laughery (Micro Analysis and Design)

Adaptive Protocols for Parallel Discrete-Event Simulation
Samir R. Das (University of Texas at San Antonio)

Analysis Methodology
Discrete Optimization and Selection
Chair: Sheldon Jacobson (Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University)

Selecting the Best System in Transient Simulations with Variances Known
Halim Damerdji (North Carolina State University), Peter W. Glynn (Stanford University), Marvin K. Nakayama (New Jersey Institute of Technology), James R. Wilson (North Carolina State University)

Getting More from the Data in a Multinomial Selection Problem
J.O. Miller (Ohio State University), Barry Nelson (Northwestern University), Charles H. Reilly (University of Central Florida)

A Comparison of Pertubation Analysis Techniques
Michael C. Fu (University of Maryland),
Jian-Qiang Hu (Boston University)

Software/Modelware Tutorials I
Chair: Joe Hugan (Forward Vision Services)

Simulation Using GPSS/H
Robert C. Crain (Wolverine Software Corp.)

The Power and Performance of Proof Animation
James O. Henriksen (Wolverine Software Corp.)

An Introduction to SLX
James O. Henriksen (Wolverine Software Corp.)

Software/Modelware Tutorials II
Chair: James N. Robinson (Lexis-Nexis)

BestFit Distribution-fitting Software by Palisade Corporation
Linda Jankauskas, Sam McLafferty (Palisade Corporation)

Modeling Methodology
Parallel Optimistic Simulation
Chair: Sudhir Srinivasan (Mystech Corporation)

Logical Process Size in Parallel Simulations
Fang Hao, Karen Wilson, Richard M. Fujimoto, Ellen W. Zegura (Georgia Institute of Technology)

Event Sensitive State Saving in Time Warp Parallel Discrete Event Simulations
Sven Skold, Robert Ronngren (Royal Institute of Technology (KTH))

Event Scheduling Schemes for Time Warp on Distributed Systems
Eunmi Choi (Michigan State University), Dugki Min (KonKuk University)

Military Applications/Modeling Methodology
Military Medical Simulation
Chair: Christopher G. Blood (Naval Health Research Center)

A System to Project Injury and Illness Incidence During Military Operations
Christopher G. Blood, Ed O’Donnell, Dan Rotblatt (Naval Health Research Center)

The Optimal Placement of Casualty Evacuation Assets:
A Linear Programming Model
Scott C. Sundstrom, Christopher G. Blood, Serge A. Matheny (Naval Health Research Center)

Simulation of Casualty Sustainment During Naval Combat Operations
Christopher G. Blood, Michael S. Odowick, Jeffery S. Marks (Naval Health Research Center)

Manufacturing Applications
Electronics and Wafter Fabrication II
Chair: Alan T. Gasvoda (Johnson Controls)

A Comparison Study of the Logic of Four Wafer Fabrication Simulators
Scott J. Mason (Advanced Micro Devices), Paul A. Jensen (The University of Texas at Austin), John W. Fowler (Arizona State University)

Application of a 2-Stage Group-Screening Design to a Whole-Line Semiconductor Manufacturing Simulation Model
Theodora Ivanova (Lucent Technologies), Mansooreh Mollaghasemi (University of Central Florida), Linda Malone (University of Central Florida)

TRW/TED Accelerometer Wafer Process Production Facility: Manufacturing Simulation
Lawrence S. Farey

General Applications
Health Care Applications II
Chair: Gerald W. Evans (University of Louisville)

Simulating Lyme Disease Using Parallel Discrete Event Simulation
Ewa Deelman (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), Thomas Caraco (State University of New York Albany), Boleslaw K. Szymanski (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute)

Design of Hospital Admissions Scheduling System Using Simulation
Julie C. Lowery (Department of Veterans Affairs)

A Simulation Model for Evaluating Personnel Schedules in a Hospital Emergency Department
Gerald W. Evans, Tesham B. Gor (University of Louisville), Edward Unger (Baptist Hospital East)

Simulation Pipeline
Transportation and Logistics II
Chair: S. Manivannan (Consolidated Freightways, Inc.)

Modeling & Analysis of Aircraft Offloading Operations
S. Manivannan (Consolidated Freightways, Inc.), Michael E. Zeimer (Schneider Logistics, Inc.)

Distribution Logistics in the Process Industries: Establishing Railcar Requirements
Charles H. White (Dupont Engineering)

Simulation-based Supply-chain Optimization for Consumer Products
David R. Kalasky (Process Analysis and Improvement Co.)

Introductory Tutorials
Chair: Timothy G. Miller (Systemflow Simulations, Inc.)

Discrete Event Simulation Input Process Modeling
Lawrence M. Leemis (The College of William and Mary)

Statistical Issues in Simulation
W. David Kelton (University of Cincinnati)

Advanced Tutorials
Chair: Dave Goldsman (Georgia Tech)

Batching Methods in Simulation Output Analysis:
What We Know and What We Don’t
Bruce W. Schmeiser (Purdue University),
Whey-Ming Song (National Tsing Hua University)

State-of-the-Art Reviews
Chair: Wayne Davis (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)

Real Time Control
Brett A. Peters, Jeffrey S. Smith, Cynthia La Jimodiere (Texas A & M University), Glenn R. Drake (Systems Modeling Corporation)

Analysis Methodology
Rare Event Simulation
Chair: Pierre L’Ecuyer (Universite de Montreal)

Splitting for Rare Event Simulation: Analysis of Simple Cases
Paul Glasserman (Columbia University), Philip Heidelberger (IBM T. J. Watson, Research Center), Perwez Shahabuddin, Tim Zajic (Columbia University)

Importance Sampling for Large ATM-Type Queuing Networks
Pierre L’Ecuyer, Yanick Champoux (Universite de Montreal)

A Framework for Rare Event Simulation of Stochastic Petri Net using “RESTART”
Christian Kelling (Technische Universität Berlin)

Software/Modelware Tutorials I
Chair: Klaus-Peter Huber (Universität Karlsruhe)

A Tutorial on ProSim: A Knowledge-Based Simulation Model Design Tool
Mahhavi Lingineni (Knowledge Based Systems, Inc.), Richard J. Mayer (Texas A&M University), Bruce Caraway, Parakath C. Benjamin (Knowledge Based Systems, Inc)

Software/Modelware Tutorials II
Chair: Volkmar Hinz (Universität of Magdeburg)

An Object-Oriented Phone Center Model Using SIMPLE++
Gerald A. Levasseur (AESOP Corporation)

Modeling Methodology
HCI and Virtual Reality
Chair: Michael Pidd (Lancaster University

Virtual Reality and Simulation: An Overview
Robert Macredie, Simon J. E. Taylor, Xiaoning Yu, Richard Keeble (Brunel University)

Enhancing Simulation Education with Intelligent Tutoring Systems
Simon J. E. Taylor (Brunel University), Julika Siemer (London School of Economics & Political Science)

Model Development and HCI
Michael Pidd (Lancaster University)

Military Applications/Modeling Methodology
Operations and Effectiveness
Chair: Robert G. Phelan, Jr. (USMA)

Reengineering the United States Army’s Tactical Command and Control Operational Architecture for Information Operations
Robert G. Phelan Jr., Michael L. McGinnis (United States Military Academy)

Management of Personnel Policies to Increase the Stability of Patriot Crew Members and Their Families: A Simulation Approach
Michael J. Kwinn Jr., Robert G. Phelan Jr. (United States Military Academy)

Measuring the Effectiveness of Simulation-Based Training
George F. Stone (US Army STRICOM), Michael L. McGinnis (United States Military Academy)

Manufacturing Applications
Manufacturing Consulting
Chair: F. Bradley Armstrong (ABB Power T & D Company, Inc.)

Manufacturing Simulation Consultant’s Forum
F. Bradley Armstrong (ABB Power T & D Company, Inc.), Bennett Foster (Dupont), Randall Gibson (Automation Associates, Inc.), Charles Kern (Simons Technologies), Darrell W. Starks (Isys Corporation)

General Applications
Computers and Communications I
Chair: Jerry Place (University of Missouri-Kansas City)

Use of Simulation to Test Client Server Models
Yogesh L. Deshpande, Roger Jenkins (University of Western Sydney, Macarthur), Simon J. E. Taylor (Brunel University)

Simulating a Proposed Information Delivery System
Eugenio M. Alvarez (Nine West Group, Inc.), Walter Callahan, Paul Mitchell, Raymond Telerole (New York Power Authority), Peter Hoefer (Pace University)

Simulator for the Evaluation of Distributed Network System Performance
Toshio Komatsu, Yukihiro Nakamura (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation), Junro Nose (NTT Software Corporation)

Simulation Pipeline
Teaching Simulation
Chair: Harriet Black Nembhard (Auburn University)

Teaching Introductory Simulation in 1996: From the First Assignment to the Final Presentation
Peter Lorenz (Otto-von-Guericke University of Magdeburg), Thomas J. Schriber (University of Michigan)

Teaching Fundamentals of Simulation in a very Short Time
Ingolf Stahl (Stockholm School of Economics)

Simulation for Computer Science Majors: A Preliminary Report
Ruth Silverman (University of the District of Columbia)

Introductory Tutorials

Verifying and Validating Simulation Models
Robert G. Sargent (Syracuse University)

Advanced Tutorials
Chair: John Charnes (The University of Kansas)

Principles of Conservative Parallel Simulation
David Nicol (Dartmouth College)

State-of-the-Art Reviews
Chair: Sudha Jain (University of Toronto)

Selection of Input Models Using Bootstrap Goodness-of- fit
Russell C. H. Cheng, Wayne Holland, Neil A. Hughes (University of Kent at Canterbury)

Modeling and Simulating Time Series Input Processes with ARTAFACTS and ARTAGEN
Marne C. Cario (Delphi Packard Electric Systems)

Analysis Methodology
Simulation Optimization
Chair: Stephen M. Robinson (University of Wisconsin-Madison)

Grid-Based Simulation and The Method of Conditional Least Squares
Katherine B. Ensor (Rice University), Peter W. Glynn (Stanford University)

Simulation Based Optimization
Alexander Shapiro (Georgia Institute of Technology)

Sample-Path Solution of Stochastic Variational Inequalities, With Applications to Option Pricing
Gul Gurken, A. Yonca Ozge, Stephen M. Robinson (University of Wisconsin-Madison)

Software/Modelware Tutorials I
Chair: Anu Maria (SUNY at Binghamton)

AweSim: The Integrated Simulation System
A. Alan B. Pritsker, Jean J. O’Reilly (Pritsker Corporation)

Making Better Manufacturing Decisions With AIM
Julie N. Ehrlich, William R. Lilegdon (Pritsker Corporation)

Software/Modelware Tutorials II
Chair: Keebom Kang (Naval Postgraduate School)

Strategic Layout Planning and Simulation for Lean Manufacturing: A LayOPT Tutorial
Eric S. Grajo ( Production Modeling Corporation)

Modeling Methodology
Model Specification
Chair: Richard E. Nance (Virginia Tech)

HCI and Simulation Packages
Jasna Kuljis (University of London)

Soft Modeling Approaches to Simulation Model Specifications
Ray J. Paul (Brunel University), Brian Lehaney (University of Lutan)

Redundancy in Model Representation: A Blessing or a Curse?
Richard E. Nance (Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University), C. Michael Overstreet (Old Dominion University), Ernest H. Page (The MITRE Corporation)

Military Applications/Modeling Methodology
Distributed Interactive Simulation
Chair: Roger Smith (Mystech Associates)

Efficient Data Consistency in HLA/DIS++
Sudhir Srinivasan (Mystech Associates, Inc.)

Evolving the VV&A Process for the ALSP Joint Training Confederation
John A. Tufarolo, Ernest H. Page (The MITRE Corporation)

Closing the Gap Between Simulation & Combat Computer Systems
Roger D. Smith (Mystech Associates)

Manufacturing Applications
Manufacturing Controls
Chair: Michael Drevna (Systems Modeling Corp.)

On Line Knowledge-Based Simulation for FMS: A State- of-the-Art Survey
Lissette R. Gonzalez, Marelys L. Garcia, Martha A. Centeno (Florida International University)

Controlling Activities in a Virtual Manufacturing Cell
Michael Iuliano, Albert Jones (NIST)

A Simulation Based Controller Builder for Flexible Manufacturing Systems
Fernando G. Gonzalez (University Illinois at Urbana- Champaign)

General Applications
Computers and Communications II
Chair: Dhananjay S. Joshi (Motorola)

Modeling File-system Input Traces Via a Two-Level Arrival Process
Peter P. Ware, Thomas T. Page (Ohio State University), Barry Nelson (Northwestern University)

A Hybrid Simulation-Queueing Module for Modeling UNIX I/O in Performance Analysis
Barry Nelson (Northwestern University), William S. Keezer, Thomas F. Schuppe (LEXIS-NEXIS)

Multitasking and Resequencing in a Two-Stage Multiprocessing System
Helen D. Karatza (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki), Presented by: Ralph C. Huntsinger
(California State University, Chico)

Simulation Pipeline
Modeling and Simulation Education
Chair: Ralph V. Rogers (University of Central Florida)

Modeling and Simulation Education: Is There a Need for Graduate Degrees in Modeling and Simulation?
Ralph V. Rogers (University of Central Florida)
Mike Zyda (Naval Postgraduate School)
Edward Mykytka (Air Force Institute of Technology)
David Bartlett (Defense Modeling and Simulation Office), Michael Bathe (Cranfield University)

Introductory Tutorials

Design of Object-Oriented Simulations in C++
Jeffery A. Joines, Stephen D. Roberts (North Carolina State University)

Advanced Tutorials
Chair: Douglas Morrice (University of Texas)

Perils and Pitfalls of Parallel Discrete-Event Simulation
Rajive L. Bagrodia (University of California, Los Angeles)

State-of-the-Art Reviews
Chair: Christos Alexopoulos (Georgia Institute of Technology)

Stationary Output Analysis
Christos Alexopoulos (Georgia Institute of Technology), Andrew Seila (University of Georgia)

Analysis Methodology
Verification and Validation
Chair: Robert G. Sargent (Syracuse University)

Some Subjective Validation Methods Using Graphical Displays of Data
Robert G. Sargent (Syracuse University)

Validation of Trace-driven Simulation Models: Regression Analysis Revisited
Jack P. C. Kleijnen, Bert Bettonvil, Willem J. H. van Groenendaal (Tilburg University)

On the Anomaly of Ran1() in Monte Carlo Pricing of Financial Derivatives
Akira Tajima, Syoiti Ninomiya, Shu Tezuka (IBM Research)

Software/Modelware Tutorials I

Advanced Uses for Micro Saint Simulation Software
Catherine E. Drury, K. R. Laughery (Micro Analysis & Design, Inc.)

Software/Modelware Tutorials II

Taylor II Manufacturing Simulation Software
Cliff B. King (F & H Simulations, Inc.)

Time Machine–The Dynamic Worksheet
William B. Nordgren (F & H Simulations, Inc.)

Modeling Methodology
Simulation Environments I
Chair: Michael Pidd (Lancaster University)

Efficient Simulation Model Generation Using Automatic Programming Techniques
Jae-Wook Lee, Sungho Kang (Yonsei University)

Progress in Modular Simulation Environments
Charles R. Standridge, James F. Kelly, Thomas Kelley, Jack Walther (Florida A&M University - FSU)

Five Simple Principles of Modeling
Michael Pidd (Lancaster University)

Military Applications/Modeling Methodology
Military Application of Parallel and Object-Oriented Simulation
Chair: Dean S. Hartley, III (Center for Modeling, Simulation, and Gaming)

An Experiment in Simulation Interoperability
Gary N. Bundy, David W. Seidel, Ben C. King, Carl D. Burke (The MITRE Corporation)

A Simulation of the Evacuation of American Citizens with an Object-Oriented, Animated Model
Jeffrey E. Sumner, Eric A. Zahn (TASC, Inc.)

Dynamic Memory Usage in Parallel Simulation: A Case Study of a Large-Scale Military Logistics Application
C. J. M. Booth, D. I. Bruce, P. R. Hoare, M. J. Kirton, K. R. Milner, I. J. Relf (DRA Malvern)

Manufacturing Applications
Scheduling and Sequencing
Chair: Barbara Mazziotti (Textile Clothing Technology Center)

Efficient State-Independent Sequencing Rules for Certain Flexible Manufacturing Systems
Arne Thesen (University of Wisconsin - Madison)

Simulation System for Real-Time Planning, Scheduling, and Control
Glenn R. Drake (Systems Modeling Corp.), Jeffrey S. Smith (Texas A & M University)

Dynamic Rescheduling of a Job Shop: A Simulation Study
Anand S. Kunnathur (University of Toledo), Sriram Sampath (Cap Gemini America), P. S. Sundararaghavan (University of Toledo)

General Applications
Restaurants and Food Processing Applications
Chair: John Cogliandro (Mancog Industries)

Scheduling with Simulation in the Food & Drinks Industry
Michael Novels (CIMULATION CENTRE LTD)
Stan Jonik (SFJ Systems, Ltd.)

ACE: A Decision Tool for Restaurant Managers
Todd C. Whyte, Darrell W. Starks (University of Louisville)

Simulation and Animation of the Operation of a Fast Food Restaurant
Kambiz Farahmand (Texas A&M University Kingsville), Alejandro Francisco Garza Martinez
(Componentes Mecanicos)

Simulation Pipeline
Simulation in Education
Chair: Edward Watson (Louisiana State University)

Dynamic Simulation for Time Series Modeling
Harriet Black Nembhard, David A. Nembhard (Auburn University)

Simulation Based Learning Tool for Facilities Design
Bala Ram, Rajiv Girdhar (North Carolina A&T
State University)

Injecting Simulation and Modeling Upstream in the Systems Engineering Process
Shahar Yarden (Computer Sciences Corporation)

Introductory Tutorials
Chair: Mark Torchia (St. Boniface General Hospital)

Simulation of Communication Networks
Averill M. Law, Michael G. McComas (Averill Law & Associates)

Introduction to Simulation in Health Care
Julie C. Lowery (Department of Veterans Affairs)

Advanced Tutorials
Chair: Jane Snowden (IBM Watson Research Center)

New Advances and Applications of Combining Simulation and Optimization
Fred Glover, James Kelly, Manuel Laguna (University of Colorado)

State-of-the-Art Reviews
Chair: Lofti K. Gaafar (University of Kuwait)

Estimating Steady State Mean from Short Transient Simulations
Pieter A. Voss, Jorge Haddock, Thomas R. Willemain (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute)

Analysis Methodology
Output Analysis
Chair: Enver Yücesan (INSEAD)

Using Null Effect Estimators in the Analysis of Simulation Output
Lee W. Schruben (Cornell University), David Goldsman (Georgia Institute of Technology), Douglas J. Morrice (University of Texas at Austin)

Two-stage Procedures for Multiple Comparisons with a Control in Steady-State Simulations
Halim Damerdji (North Carolina State University),
Marvin K. Nakayama (New Jersey Institute of Technology)

Parallel Simulation by Time Segmentation: Methodology and Applications
Mehdi Hoseyni-Nasab (University of Wisconsin - Madison), Sigrún Andradóttir (Georgia Institute of Technology)

Software/Modelware Tutorials I

AutoMod Tutorial
Matthew W. Rohrer (AutoSimulations, Inc.)

AutoSched Tutorial
Matthew W. Rohrer (AutoSimulations, Inc.)

AutoStat: Output Statistical Analysis for AutoMod Users
John S. Carson II (AutoSimulations, Inc.)

Software/Modelware Tutorials II

Modeling with Extend
David Krahl (Imagine That, Inc.)

Modeling Methodology
Simulation Environments II
Chair: Simon J. E. Taylor (Brunel University)

Simulation: “What to Do With the Model Afterward”
Daniel J. Muller (AutoSimulations, Inc.)

Goal-Driven Simulation Intelligent Back Ends: State-of- the-Art Review
Louis A. Molina, Carlos Gandarillas, Martha A. Centeno (Florida International University)

Comparison of Simulation Environments Through Analytic Hierarchy Process
S. Cem Karacal (Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville), Terrence G. Beaumariage (Oregon
State University), Zeynep A. Karacal (Electronic Data Systems)

Military Applications/Modeling Methodology
Parallel Simulation: Language Issues
Chair: David M. Nicol (Dartmouth College)

Language Based State Savings Extensions for Optimistic Parallel Simulation
Fabian Gomes, Brian Unger, John Cleary (University of Calgary)

A Parallel GPSS Based on the ParaSol Simulation System
Felipe Knop, Edward Mascarenhas, Vernon Rego (Purdue University)

Using ZPL to Develop a Parallel Chaos Router Simulator
Wilkey Richardson, Mary L. Bailey (University of Arizona), William H. Sanders (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign)

Manufacturing Applications
Material Handling Systems
Chair: Edward J. Williams (Ford Motor Company)

Evaluation of a Distribution Center Tow-Line Material Handling System Through Simulation Modeling
Jay Bakst (Automation Associates, Inc.), Joel Hoffner (E & E Corporation), Kris Jacoby (Random
House, Inc.)

Modeling of Chain Conveyors and Their Equipment Interfaces
Ali K. Gunal, Shigeru Sadakane (Production Modeling Corporation), Edward J. Williams (Ford Motor Company)

A Simulation Test Bed for Investigation of Tandem AGV Systems
Leon Shiun Bing-Chuang, Joseph A. Heim (University of Washington)

General Applications
Environmental and Energy Applications
Chair: Kishore Potti (SEMATECH)

Discrete Event Simulation as a Tool to Determine Necessary Nuclear Power Plant Operating Crew Size
Ron Laughery, Beth M. Plott, Thomas H. Engh, Shelly Scott-Nash (Micro Analysis & Design, Inc.)

Valuation of Potash Reserves at the Waste Installation Pilot Plant
Peter C. Anselmo (New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology)

Simulation in Policy Analysis: The Transfer of Facilities with-in the Department of Energy’s Environmental Management Program
Samuel M. Hart III (Project Performance Corp.)

Simulation Pipeline
Design of Experiments in Large Scale Applications
Chair: Susan M. Sanchez (University of Missouri - St. Louis)

Sensitivity Analysis of a Large-Scale Transportation Simulation Using Design of Experiments and Factor Analysis
Glenn G. Rousseau (Headquarters Air Mobility Command), Kenneth W. Bauer Jr. (Air Force Institute of Technology)

Regression Metamodels and Design of Experiments
Willem J. H. van Groenendaal, Jack P. C. Kleijnen (Tilburg University)

Sensitivity and Scenario Analyses for Simulation Metamodels
Susan M. Sanchez, L. Douglas Smith, Edward C. Lawrence (University of Missouri - St. Louis)

Introductory Tutorials
Chair: Phillip A. Farrington (University of Alabama in Huntsville)

Introduction to Manufacturing Simulation
Gordon M. Clark (The Ohio State University)

Advanced Tutorials
Modeling with Event Graphs
Arnold H. Buss (Naval Postgraduate School)

State-of-the-Art Reviews
Chair: Barry Nelson (Northwestern University)

Independent Verification and Validation: A Missing Link in Simulation Methodology?
James D. Arthur, Richard E. Nance (Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University)

Analysis Methodology
Run Allocation Strategies
Chair: Eberhard Bluemel (Fraunhofer Institute))

Experimental Evaluation of Confidence Interval Procedures in Sequential Steady-State Simulation
Donald C. McNickle, Krzysztof Pawlikowski, Gregory Ewing (University of Canterbury)

The RESTART/LRE Method for Rare Event Simulation
Carmelita Gorg, Friedrich Schreiber (Aachen University of Technology)

A Gradient Approach for Smartly Allocating Computing Budget for Discrete Event Simulation
Chun-Hung Chen, Hsiao-Chang Chen (University of Pennsylvania), Liyi Dai (Washington University)

Software/Modelware Tutorials I
Chair: Stephen R. Higgins (Systemflow Simulations, Inc.)

CSIM18 - The Simulation Engine
Herb Schwetman (Mesquite Software)

Software/Modelware Tutorials II
Chair: Eric Yang (Delta Air Lines)

A Systematic Approach to Factory Layout and Design with FACTORYPLAN, FACTORYOPT, and FACTORYFLOW
David P. Sly (Cimtechnologies Corporation)

Modeling Methodology
Model Abstraction and Multimodeling
Chair: Paul A. Fishwick (University of Florida)

Abstraction Mechanisms in Discrete Event Inductive Modeling
Hessam S. Sarjoughian, Bernard P. Zeigler (University of Arizona)

Parameter Identification Methods for Metamodeling Simulations
Don Caughlin (Mission Research Corp.)

Dynamic Model Abstraction
Kangsun Lee, Paul A. Fishwick (University of Florida)

Military Applications/Modeling Methodology
It’s About Time: Time Advance Procedures
Chair: Charles Standridge (Florida A&M University/ Florida State University)

Steps Toward a Better Internal GPSS Mechanism
Ingolf Stahl (Stockholm School of Economics)

Eliminating Canceling Edges from the Simulation Graph Model Methodology
Ricki Ingalls (Compaq Computer Corporation), Douglas J. Morrice, Andrew B. Whinston (University of Texas at Austin)

Programming Combined Discrete-Continuous Simulation Models for Performance
J. Frederick Klingener (Brock Engineering, PC)

Manufacturing Applications
Optimization and Evaluation
Chair: Yolanda Carson (SUNY Binghamton)

Simulation Optimization in Strategic Location of Semi- Finished Products in A Pull-Type Production System
Farhad Azadivar, Junhong Shu, Moyeen Ahmad (Kansas State University)

The Use of Simulation in the Optimization of a Cellular Manufacturing System
Stacy M. Sammons, Jeffery K. Cochran (Arizona State University)

Use of Resource Blocks in SLAM II for the Evaluation of Operator-Machine Assignments
Lynn S. Lachenmaier, Jeffery K. Cochran (Arizona State University)

General Applications
Business Process Modeling
Chair: Len Birns (PRC, Inc.)

Integrating Process Mapping and Simulation
Charles Harrell, Kevin C. Field (Brigham Young University)

Simulation for Intra- and Inter-Organizational Business Process Modeling
George M. Giaglis, Ray J. Paul (Brunel University),
Georgios I. Doukidis (Athens University of Economics and Business)

A Methodology for Integrating Business Processes and Information Infrastructure Models
Michael K. Painter, Ronald Fernandes, Nataranjan Padmanaban, Richard J. Mayer (Knowledge Based Systems, Inc.)

Simulation Pipeline
Visualization in Input and Simulation Modeling
Chair: James R. Wilson (North Carolina State University)

Recent Developments in Input Modeling with Bézier Distributions
Mary Ann Flanagan Wagner (Boeing Information Services), James R. Wilson (North Carolina State University)

Multivariate Input Modeling with Johnson Distributions
Paul M. Stanfield (ABCO Automation, Inc.),

James R. Wilson, Gary A. Mirka, Naomi F. Glasscock, Jennie P. Psihogios, Joseph R. Davis (North Carolina State University)

Visualizing Generalized Semi-Markov Processes
Lee W. Schruben, Eric L. Savage (Cornell University)

Introductory Tutorials

Business Process Simulation
Kerim Tumay (CACI Products Company)

Advanced Tutorials

Introduction & Overview of Artificial Life: Evolving Intelligent Agents for Modeling & Simulation
A. Martin Wildberger (Electronic Power and Research Institute)

Analysis Methodology
Process Improvement and Metamodels
Chair: Voratas Kachitvichyanukul (Motorola)

Discrete Stochastic Optimization via a Modification of the Stochastic Ruler Method
Mahmoud H. Alrefaei (University of Wisconsin - Madison), Sigrún Andradóttir (Georgia Institute
of Technology)

Variance Property of Discontinuous Perturbation Analysis
Leyuan Shi (University of Wisconsin - Madison)

Fuzzy Graph Based Metamodeling
Klaus-Peter Huber, Michael R. Berthold, Helena Szczerbicka (University of Bremen)

Software/Modelware Tutorials I

ALPHA/SIM Simulation Software Tutorial
Kendra E. Moore, John E. Brennan (ALPHATECH, Inc.)

Software/Modelware Tutorials II

ExpertFit: Total Support for Simulation Input Modeling
Averill M. Law, Michael G. McComas (Averill Law & Associates)

Modeling Methodology
Web-Based Simulation
Chair: Steven D. Farr (Rome Laboratory)

Web-Based Simulation: Some Personal Observations
Paul A. Fishwick (University of Florida)

Discrete-Event Simulation on the World Wide Web Using Java
Arnold H. Buss, Kirk A. Stork (Naval Postgraduate School)

A Java-Based Query Driven Simulation Environment
Rajesh S. Nair, John A. Miller, Zhiwei Zhang (University of Georgia)

Military Applications/Modeling Methodology
Object-Oriented Simulation
Chair: Martha Centeno (Florida International University)

The Design of an Efficient Simulator for the Pentium Pro Processor
David A. Sykes (ObjectKnowlogy, Inc.), Brian A. Malloy (Clemson University)

Hybrid High-Level Nets
Ralf Wieting (OFFIS)

A Generic Architecture for Instruction for Simulation Modeling Software Packages
Tajudeen A. Atolagbe, Vlatka Hlupic (Brunel University)

Manufacturing Applications
Simulation of Operations
Chair: Bernard J. Schroer (University of Alabama in Huntsville)

Efficient Module-Based Modeling for a Large-Scale AS/RS-AGV System
Soemon Takakuwa (Nagoya University)

Incorporating Financial and Ergonomic Considerations into Models of Manufacturing Systems
Henry Herper, Thomas Kagerl, Dietrich Ziems (Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg)

A Simulator for Manufacturing Modules
Bernard J. Schroer, Phillip A. Farrington, James J. Swain, Dawn R. Utley (University of Alabama in Huntsville)

General Applications
Shipping Applications
Chair: Glenn Bailey (AFIT/ENS)

On the Development of a Computer System to Simulate Port Operations Considering Priorities
Jose Holguin-Veras (California Polytechnic Institute)
C. Michael Walton (University of Texas at Austin)

Derivation of the Initial Stock of Bags: A Monte Carlo Approach
Zubin Dowlaty, Chong Loo (UPS)

Simulation of the Illinois Waterway Locks System
D. Brent Bandy (University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh)

Simulation Pipeline
Civil and Construction Engineering
Chair: Simaan M. AbouRizk (University of Alberta, Edmonton)

Building a Special Purpose Simulation Tool for Earth Moving Operations
Dany Hajjar, Simaan M. AbouRizk (University of Alberta, Edmonton)

Simulation of Complex Construction Processes
Photios G. Ioannou, Julio C. Martinez (University of Michigan)

Scaleable Simulation Models for Construction Operations
Photios G. Ioannou, Julio C. Martinez (University of Michigan)

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