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  • Simulation and Modeling
  • Computer Science

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  • Conceptual Modeling (CM) is crucial for simulation projects.
  • Structured approaches for CM in Discrete Event Simulation (DES) are gaining recent importance.
  • Existing CM frameworks have limitations in organizing model components and identifying system behavior for DES.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss limitations of previous CM frameworks for DES.
  • To present the Hierarchical Control Conceptual Modeling (HCCM) framework.
  • To improve the structured representation of system behavior, control policies, and dispatching routines in DES conceptual models.

Main Methods:

  • Review and critique of existing CM frameworks for DES.
  • Introduction of the Hierarchical Control Conceptual Modeling (HCCM) framework.
  • Step-by-step guidance through the modeling process with a worked example.

Main Results:

  • Identification of shortcomings in standard CM approaches for DES.
  • Development of the HCCM framework focusing on system behavior and control.
  • Demonstration of the HCCM framework's applicability through a worked example.

Conclusions:

  • The HCCM framework offers a structured approach to address limitations in DES conceptual modeling.
  • Enhanced identification and representation of system behavior, control policies, and dispatching routines are key benefits.
  • The framework provides practical guidance for developing more effective DES conceptual models.