AnyLogic 7 in Three Days: A Quick Course in Simulation Modeling

THIRD EDITION, with a new discrete-event model of a small job shop and demonstration of the built-in AnyLogic database.

The first practical textbook on AnyLogic 7 from AnyLogic developers. AnyLogic is the unique simulation software that supports three simulation modeling methods: system dynamics, discrete event, and agent based modeling and allows you to create multi-method models. The book is structured around four examples: a model of a consumer market, an epidemic model, a model of a small job shop, and an airport model. We also give some theory on different modeling methods. You can consider this book as your first guide in studying AnyLogic 7.

All the examples have been updated to conform to the latest version of the software, AnyLogic 7.3.1.

CONTENTS:

Modeling and simulation modeling
AGENT-BASED MODELING
MARKET MODEL
Phase 1. Creating the agent population
Phase 2. Defining a consumer behavior
Phase 3. Adding a chart to visualize the model output
Phase 4. Adding word of mouth effect
Phase 5. Considering product discards
Phase 6. Considering delivery time
Phase 7. Simulating consumer impatience
Phase 8. Comparing model runs with different parameter values

SYSTEM DYNAMICS MODELING
SEIR MODEL
Phase 1. Creating a stock and flow diagram
Phase 2. Adding a plot to visualize dynamics
Phase 3. Parameter variation experiment
Phase 4. Calibration experiment

DISCRETE-EVENT MODELING WITH ANYLOGIC
JOB SHOP MODEL
Phase 1. Creating a simple model
Phase 2. Adding resources
Phase 3. Creating 3D animation
Phase 4. Modeling pallet delivery by trucks

PEDESTRIAN MODELING
AIRPORT MODEL
Phase 1. Defining the simple pedestrian flow
Phase 2. Drawing 3D animation
Phase 3. Adding security checkpoints
Phase 4. Adding check-in facilities
Phase 5. Defining the boarding logic
Phase 6. Setting up flights from MS Excel spreadsheet