Referencing Styles : OSCOLA
Title: Assignment 2: Modelling and Simulation with ExtendSim
Description:
This is a group assignment involving the design and simulation of a
system using the techniques and tools of the unit content.
Criteria for assessment:
Assignment work in the unit is fully described, along with the
assessment criteria, on the assignment page of the Moodle-based unit
web site. A peer assessment form is also completed by all students to
ensure fair distribution of marks. Guidelines on undertaking a group
assignment such as conducting meetings and recording processes will
be given to students. Complete an ExtendSim model for the problem.
Write a report to management to summarise your findings from the different models that you
have built. Your report should include the following:
1. Analysis of the standard performance measures (i.e. queue length, waiting time in queue,
the average cycle time and server utilisation) for the different models.
2. A discussion on the following questions:
i. Identify what is the effect of the additional variability in Model 2 compared to the
results in Model 1?
ii. Are there any differences in system performance of Model 3 compared to the results
in Model 2?
iii. Besides the standard performance measures, analyse the performance of Model 4
using the following additional measures:
The time spent shopping (average and standard deviation).
The number of customers (average and standard deviation).
The separate cycle times for heavy and light shoppers (average and standard
deviation).
iv. How does the design change in Model 5 affect the cycle times for the two customer
groups and for the average customer?
3. Recommendation(s) to management based on the results generated.