An Exploration of the System Dynamics Field: A Model-Based Policy Analysis

This report presents a first look study at the field of System Dynamics. The objective of the study is to perform a model-based policy analysis in order to investigate the future advancement of the System Dynamics field. The aim of this investigation is to determine what this advancement should look like and how that can be accomplished. Several...

Analysis and Optimization of a Machined Steel Kit Manufacturing Process

IHC Metalix, a producer of machined steel kits for the shipbuilding industry, is currently in the process of improving production efficiency by modifying an existing crane as well as by installing two additional cranes, a pallet conveyor, and a pallet storage rack. The exact effects of these improvements on the production process have not been...