W. David Kelton, University of Cincinnati Randall P. Sadowski, Rockwell Software  David T. Sturrock, Rockwell Software  McGraw-Hill, ©2004

This third edition of Simulation with Arena has the same goal as the first two editions: to provide a comprehensive treatment of simulation concepts in general and the Arena simulation software in particular. It starts by having the reader develop simple, well-animated, high-level models, and then progresses to advanced modeling and analysis. Statistical analysis is not treated as a separate topic, but is integrated into many of the modeling chapters, reflecting the joint nature of these activities in good simulation studies. The objective of the book is to help the reader carry out effective simulation modeling, analysis, and projects using the Arena simulation system. It has an informal, tutorial writing style to aid the beginner in fully understanding the ideas and topics presented.

If you were familiar with the second edition, here are the main changes:

All the examples have been updated to conform to the current Arena version (7.01).

• Chapter 4 has been expanded to include what was Model 6-1.
• A new automotive maintenance and repair shop model has replaced the former call-center model, a new inventory model has been included in Chapter 5, and the statistical-analysis material has been moved out to Chapter 6.
• Chapter 6 is new and contains essentially what was in the statistical-analysis section of the former Chapter 5, using the new automotive maintenance and repair shop model of the updated Chapter 5.
• The new Chapters 7 through 13 cover the same material as in the former Chapters 6 through 12, respectively, except for updates.
• Two new IIE/RS modeling-contest problems have been added to Appendix B.
• The support materials on the Web site (slides and solutions) have all been updated and will be available before the book reaches the bookstores.

To obtain information on Simulation with Arena, 3rd edition, contact your local McGraw-Hill representative.