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Process module
D ESCRIPTION
This module is intended as the main processing method in the simulation. Options for
seizing and releasing resource constraints are available. Additionally, there is the option to
use a “submodel” and specify hierarchical user-defined logic. The process time is allo-
cated to the entity and may be considered to be value added, non-value added, transfer,
wait, or other. The associated cost will be added to the appropriate category.
T YPICAL USES
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Machining a part
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Reviewing a document for completeness
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Fulfilling orders
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Serving a customer
P ROMPTS
Prompt Description
Name Unique module identifier displayed on the module shape.
Type Method of specifying logic within the module. Standard processing
signifies that all logic will be stored within the Process module and
defined by a particular Action. Submodel indicates that the logic will be
hierarchically defined in a “submodel” that can include any number of
logic modules.
Action Type of processing that will occur within the module. Delay simply
indicates that a process delay will be incurred with no resource
constraints. Seize Delay indicates that a resource(s) will be allocated in
this module and delay will occur, but that resource release will occur at a
later time. Seize Delay Release indicates that a resource(s) will be
allocated followed by a process delay and then the allocated resource(s)
will be released. Delay Release indicates that a resource(s) has
previously been allocated and that the entity will simply delay and
release the specified resource(s). Applies only when Type is Standard.
Priority Priority value of the entity waiting at this module for the resource(s)
specified if one or more entities are waiting for the same resource(s)
anywhere in the model. Not visible when Action is Delay or Delay
Release or when Type is Submodel.
Resources Lists the resources or resource sets used for entity processing. Does not
apply when Action is Delay, or when Type is Submodel.
Indicator of a
submodel process
Number of entities
currently in process