Dynamic metamodelling in capacity planning

Traditional capacity planning modelling techniques focus on the steady-state behaviour of a system. This is because transient behaviour complicates the problem, both conceptually and analytically, and solutions tend to be time consuming. Nevertheless, the transient behaviour of a system is often of...

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Published inInternational journal of production research Vol. 36; no. 1; pp. 197 - 210
Main Authors Stahlman, E. J., Cochran, J.K.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Taylor & Francis Group 01.01.1998
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Summary:Traditional capacity planning modelling techniques focus on the steady-state behaviour of a system. This is because transient behaviour complicates the problem, both conceptually and analytically, and solutions tend to be time consuming. Nevertheless, the transient behaviour of a system is often of equal consequence to that of the steady-state behaviour and requires methods for characterization. Further, today's increasingly powerful personal computers allow complex, dynamic behaviours to be modelled in a timely manner. This paper presents a model for incorporating dynamic behaviour into capacity planning. The model is demonstrated through a case study of a telephone order entry system.
ISSN:0020-7543
1366-588X
DOI:10.1080/002075498194001