Container stuffing simulation model (SIMCON)
By: by James P. Hynes
Contributors: Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 1974
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 197
Subjects: Simulation methods; Containerization; Unitized cargo systems; Materials handling
Description: This report describes the technical structure and general application of a Container Stuffing Simulation Model (SIMCON).  The simulation model characterizes the operations of a cargo terminal that loads cargo into ocean going containers; it is oriented toward container freight stations operated by the Military Traffic Management Command )MTMC).  General input data to the model include cargo arrivals, container vessel arrivals, container booking parameters, stuffing parameters and policies, and container types and availabilities.  General outputs include cargo age, container utilization, and consignee cargo mixing statistics.  Included in the report is a description of data collection procedures used to prepare inputs for the simulation, and procedures used to analyze the results of the simulation.  Also included is a description of how the simulation model was used to measure tradeoffs among container stuffing performance measures, assess impacts of alternative container sizes, and evaluate optimal stuffing procedures. (Author)
Notes: Title from cover.

"Prepared for: Director of Naval Laboratories, Washington, D.C. 20360"--Cover.

"November 1974"--Cover.

"NPS-55HJ74101"--Cover.

Author(s) subject terms: Containerization, transportation, simulation, logistics, materials handling, sealift, distribution systems, logistics unitization.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 74-75).

"Approved for public release; distribution unlimited"--Cover.

Technical report; 1974.