Quality assurance in discrete event simulation (DES) is not a one-time event; it’s a continual process, a culture deeply ingrained in our best practice series. After all, a misaligned tool can be more detrimental than no tool at all. In this post, we’ll explore the multifaceted approach MISIM takes to ensure our models are robust, reliable, and ready for the rigors they’re designed to simulate.
At MISIM, we consider shadow models an integral component of any well-designed simulation. Their primary advantage? They inject a level of thoroughness into the validation process that is indispensable. Shadow models provide an essential quality assurance check that cannot be understated, ensuring that the underlying simulation model is both accurate and well understood.
In the world of discrete event simulation (DES), the management of input and output data stands as a critical governance function. Our best practice series highlights the segregation of input and output data from model code as a critical workflow enhancement.
The concept of a warm-up period is just as critical in the realm of discrete event simulation as it is in in your exercise routine. Let’s dive into why it is integral to the accuracy of simulation models and how it can be used to reduce compute requirements.
In the precision-driven world of discrete event simulation (DES), confidence intervals are the statistical bedrock upon which we base the reliability of our models. They are the quantifiable boundaries that tell us not just what might happen, but how sure we can be about those predictions.
In the intricate dance of discrete event simulation (DES), where each step is choreographed by algorithms and probability distributions, the concept of ‘randomness’ plays a lead role. However, this randomness is not left to chance. Through the practice of random number seeding, we introduce controlled variation into our simulations, a pillar in our series on best practices.