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This paper proposes a framework that provides the basis for simulating in-plant logistics systems that use the milk-run concept. Simulation is a major tool used to design and improve system operations and performance. The multi-level framework defines the major components that are needed to represent the operation of such systems, including the physical actions of vehicles and operators, logistics activities, and strategic-level planning and decision variables. Based on the framework, a hybrid modeling approach that includes both discrete-event and agent-based simulation modeling is recommended.
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Support for this research has been provided by the Faculty of Engineering Management 503217/11/140/DSPB/4150 Poznan University of Technology and Atres Intralogistics Sp.z.o.o.
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Greenwood, A.G., Kluska, K., Pawlewski, P. (2017). A Multi-level Framework for Simulating Milk-Run, In-plant Logistics Operations. In: Bajo, J., et al. Highlights of Practical Applications of Cyber-Physical Multi-Agent Systems. PAAMS 2017. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 722. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-60285-1_18
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