Aim
This course gives the student an understanding of how they can analyse complex systems, especially packaging systems, with simulation models. The aim of the course is to give the student the knowledge of identifying simulation problems and how to develop, run experiment, do statistical analyses and validate simulation models.

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• identify the packaging system to design a conceptual model

• design simulation modells for analyse of different packaging systems

• describe the most important components of the simulation method

• describe the most important distribution functions and their properties

Skills and abilities
For a passing grade the student must

• problemize a handling/packaging system and use it as a base for the conceptual model

• build and design models with the AutoMod software

• use simulation models to explain different scenarios

• analyse results with the Autostat software

• design experiments with factor experiment method

• design animation models

• design user friendly userinterfaces using standard routines

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• give oral and written presentations of the solution of a packaging logistics problem

Contents
Modelling of packaging systems creates basic knowledge about the studied system, about discrete event simulation as a method and how modelling and simulation can be used to analyse packaging lines. In addition modelling and simulation as a method is covered. Commercial software are used as tools in the course activities and assignments. Computer aided lectures, individual assignments, guest lectures and company visits are used in the learning process.

Literature
Banks, J: Getting started with Auto Mod. Autosimulation 2004.
Books, dissertations and scientific papers in and about packaging logistics and simulation.