Integration of two Approaches for Simulation of Autonomous Logistic Processes
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The concept of autonomous logistic processes addresses the emerging requirements in current and future logistics by applying the latest information and communication technologies. They enable autonomous systems that operate and cooperate as local representatives of logistic entities. The analysis and design of these processes is subject to simulation studies. Two simulation systems for the analysis of autonomy in logistics – an agent-based and a discrete event approach – are presented. Inspired by the time concept of discrete event simulation, a new synchronisation technique is proposed that allows for a dynamic adaptation of simulation time progression in multiagentbased simulation depending on the granularity currently needed.
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