Exponential Distribution with batch size

[omer_faruk_y]

[ FlexSim 21.1.4 ]

Example.fsm

One type of product enters the workshop in batches of 4. The average arrival time between batches is 132 minutes and is suitable for exponential distribution. How can i express this arrival time in Flexsim

[Jeanette_Fullmer · Accepted solution]

Hello @Ömer Faruk Y,

I could not figure it out without using process flow. There are two possible examples in the model.

One way is to create 4 tokens in a schedule source with the exponential distribution and then create in the queue the flow items per token.

The other option is to use an inter-arrival source with the exponential distribution and then create in the queue 4 flow items per token.

example_JF.fsm

[joerg_vogel_HsH]

total 3D approach:

create_4_items_exponential_3D.fsm