Since this study is concerned with the performance of scheduling techniques in a dynamic environment, a simulation model is used.
In order to avoid many of the potential drawbacks of a theoretical model, a model is used of an actual remanufacturing facility for which evidence of validation and verification is provided.
The simulation model used in this study is a representation of the remanufacturing operations for mechanical structures at a naval aviation depot.
This depot remanufactures a variety of mechanical structures, including: aircraft, jet turbine engines, landing gear and engine components.