Model Driven Development of Simulation Models: Defining and Transforming Conceptual Models into Simulation Models by Using Metamodels and Model Transformations

Modeling and simulation (M&S) is an effective method for analyzing and designing systems and it is of interest to scientists and engineers from all disciplines. This thesis proposes the application of a model driven software development approach throughout the whole set of M&S activities and it proposes a formal model driven development...

Business Process Simulation by Management Consultants? Introduction of a new approach for business process modeling and simulation by management consultants

Business process simulation (BPS) provides the possibility to simulate and evaluate the dynamic behavior of business processes, without directly influencing or changing the processes. The main problem is that developing a simulation model is considered to be difficult, time-consuming and expensive. For management consulting companies, BPS could...