Comprehensive review and future research agenda on discrete-event simulation and agent-based simulation of emergency departments

Ouda, Eman; Sleptchenko, Andrei; Simsekler, Mecit Can Emre

doi:10.1016/j.simpat.2023.102823

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“…However, it considers continuous-event instead of discrete-event [47]. This implies that ABS could mimic the characteristics of a system more accurately than DES in a continuous environment even though it requires a higher computational demand [48,49].…”

Section: Simulation Modeling Of Ethanol Supply Chain Managementmentioning

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Simulation Modeling in Supply Chain Management Research of Ethanol: A Review

Kim,

Choi,

Kim

2023

Energies

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Ethanol, a common renewable energy resource, can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to resolve the problem of global warming worldwide. Various feedstocks such as corn, sugarcane, maize stover, and wheat straw can be utilized for ethanol production. They determine production operations and relevant costs. Although there are monetary incentives and government policies in different countries to increase ethanal use, it is still challenging to make its sales price competitive due to the inefficient supply chain of ethanol. Unlike fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas using a well-designed supply chain in the long history of mankind, additional efforts are needed to organize and stabilize the supply chain of ethanol efficiently. The goal of this study is to investigate how simulation modeling techniques can be applied to various supply chain management issues of ethanol. Particularly, application cases of three major simulation paradigms such as discrete-event simulation, system dynamics, and agent-based simulation are investigated by conducting a scientific literature review. The findings of this study will contribute to the expansion of simulation use in the field of biofuel supply chain management.

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Section: Simulation Modeling Of Ethanol Supply Chain Managementmentioning

confidence: 99%

Simulation Modeling in Supply Chain Management Research of Ethanol: A Review

Kim,

Choi,

Kim

2023

Energies

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“…In this sense, G€ unal and Pidd (2010) emphasized the specificity and limited reuse of simulation models in healthcare. Despite the increasing number of publications, the literature still lacks flexible systems adaptable to various layouts, scenarios and operational needs (Ouda et al, 2023). In this context, a generic business process can serve as a foundational step towards developing more complex and generalizable models.…”

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Hospital operations management – characterising patients’ process flows in emergency departments

Lima,

Lopes,

Lopes

et al. 2024

BPMJ

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PurposeThis work aims to integrate the concepts generated by a systematic literature review on patient flows in emergency departments (ED) to serve as a basis for developing a generic process model for ED.Design/methodology/approachA systematic literature review was conducted using PRISMA guidelines, considering Lean Healthcare interventions describing ED patients’ flows. The initial search found 141 articles and 18 were included in the systematic analysis. The literature analysis served as the basis for developing a generic process model for ED.FindingsED processes have been represented using different notations, such as value stream mapping and workflows. The main alternatives for starting events are arrival by ambulance or walk-in. The Manchester Triage Scale (MTS) was the most common protocol referred to in the literature. The most common end events are admission to a hospital, transfer to other facilities or admission to an ambulatory care system. The literature analysis allowed the development of a generic process model for emergency departments. Nevertheless, considering that several factors influence the process of an emergency department, such as pathologies, infrastructure, available teams and local regulations, modelling alternatives and challenges in each step of the process should be analysed according to the local context.Originality/valueA generic business process model was developed using BPMN that can be used by practitioners and researchers to reduce the effort in the initial stages of design or improvement projects. Moreover, it’s a first step toward the development of generalizable and replicable solutions for emergency departments.

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Multi‐Criteria Approach Using Discrete Event Simulation to Balance Staff Workload and Reduce Patient Wait Time

2024

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Comprehensive review and future research agenda on discrete-event simulation and agent-based simulation of emergency departments

Cited by 5 publications

References 57 publications

Simulation Modeling in Supply Chain Management Research of Ethanol: A Review

Simulation Modeling in Supply Chain Management Research of Ethanol: A Review

Hospital operations management – characterising patients’ process flows in emergency departments

Multi‐Criteria Approach Using Discrete Event Simulation to Balance Staff Workload and Reduce Patient Wait Time

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