This second edition was written and translated by seasoned simulation professionals. It clearly explains how to use simulation to make better business decisions in application domains from healthcare to heavy manufacturing and everything in between. Modern software makes simulation more useful and accessible than ever and this book illustrates the concepts with Simio, a leader in simulation software.

This book can serve as the primary text in introductory and second courses in simulation at both the undergraduate and beginning-graduate levels. The text or components of it could also...