Dr PEER-OLAF SIEBERS's Outputs (89)

Modelling office energy consumption: an agent based approach (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Zhang, T., Siebers, P.-O., & Aickelin, U. Modelling office energy consumption: an agent based approach. Presented at 3rd World Congress on Social Simulation (WCSS2010)

In this paper, we develop an agent-based model which integrates four important elements, i.e. organisational energy management policies/regulations, energy management technologies, electric appliances and equipment, and human behaviour, based on a ca... Read More about Modelling office energy consumption: an agent based approach.

Discrete-event simulation is dead, long live agent-based simulation! (2010)
Journal Article
Siebers, P.-O., Macal, C. M., Garnett, J., Buxton, D., & Pidd, M. (2010). Discrete-event simulation is dead, long live agent-based simulation!. Journal of Simulation, 4(3), 204-210

There has been much discussion about why agent-based simulation (ABS) is not as widely used as discrete-event simulation in Operational Research (OR) as it is in neighbouring disciplines such as Computer Science, the Social Sciences or Economics. To... Read More about Discrete-event simulation is dead, long live agent-based simulation!.

Towards modelling cost and risks of infrequent events in the cargo screening process (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Sherman, G., Menachof, D., Aickelin, U., & Siebers, P.-O. (2010, March). Towards modelling cost and risks of infrequent events in the cargo screening process. Presented at UK OR Society Simulation Workshop 2010 (SW10), Worcestershire, UK

We introduce a simulation model of the port of Calais with a focus on the operation of immigration controls. Our aim is to compare the cost and benefits of different screening policies. Methodologically, we are trying to understand the limits of disc... Read More about Towards modelling cost and risks of infrequent events in the cargo screening process.

Simulating customer experience and word-of-mouth in retail: a case study (2010)
Journal Article
Siebers, P.-O., Aickelin, U., Celia, H., & Clegg, C. W. (2010). Simulating customer experience and word-of-mouth in retail: a case study. SIMULATION, 86(1), https://doi.org/10.1177/0037549708101575

Agents offer a new and exciting way of understanding the world of work. In this paper we describe the development of agent-based simulation models, designed to help to
understand the relationship between people management practices and retail perfor... Read More about Simulating customer experience and word-of-mouth in retail: a case study.

Scenario analysis, decision trees and simulation for cost benefit analysis of the cargo screening process (2010)
Book Chapter
Sherman, G., Siebers, P.-O., Aickelin, U., & Menachof, D. (2010). Scenario analysis, decision trees and simulation for cost benefit analysis of the cargo screening process. In A. G. Bruzzone, L. Landau, G. G. Cunha, & S. Saetta (Eds.), The International Workshop on Applied Modelling and Simulation: WAMS, Buizos, 2010. COPPE/UFRJ

In this paper we present our ideas for conducting a cost
benefit analysis by using three different methods: scenario analysis, decision trees and simulation. Then we introduce our case study and examine these methods in a real world situation. We sh... Read More about Scenario analysis, decision trees and simulation for cost benefit analysis of the cargo screening process.

Comparing simulation output accuracy of discrete event and agent based models: a quantitative approach (2009)
Journal Article
Abdul Majid, M., Aickelin, U., & Siebers, P.-O. (2009). Comparing simulation output accuracy of discrete event and agent based models: a quantitative approach

In our research we investigate the output accuracy of
discrete event simulation models and agent based simulation
models when studying human centric complex systems. In
this paper we focus on human reactive behaviour as it is
possible in both mod... Read More about Comparing simulation output accuracy of discrete event and agent based models: a quantitative approach.

Modelling and simulating retail management practices: a first approach (2009)
Journal Article
Siebers, P.-O., Aickelin, U., Celia, H., & Clegg, C. (2009). Modelling and simulating retail management practices: a first approach. International Journal of Simulation and Process Modelling, 5(3), https://doi.org/10.1504/IJSPM.2009.031096

Multi-agent systems offer a new and exciting way of understanding the world of work. We apply agent-based modeling and simulation to investigate a set of problems
in a retail context. Specifically, we are working to understand the relationship betwe... Read More about Modelling and simulating retail management practices: a first approach.

Investigating output accuracy for a discrete event simulation model and an agent based simulation model (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Abdul Majid, M., Aickelin, U., & Siebers, P.-O. Investigating output accuracy for a discrete event simulation model and an agent based simulation model. Presented at 2009 INFORMS Simulation Society Research Workshop: Simulation: At the Interface of Modeling and Analysis

In this paper, we investigate output accuracy for a Discrete
Event Simulation (DES) model and Agent Based Simulation (ABS) model. The purpose of this investigation is to find out which of these simulation techniques is the best one for modelling hum... Read More about Investigating output accuracy for a discrete event simulation model and an agent based simulation model.

Introduction to Multi-Agent Simulation (2008)
Book Chapter
Siebers, P.-O., & Aickelin, U. (2008). Introduction to Multi-Agent Simulation. In F. Adam, & P. Humphreys (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Decision Making and Decision Support Technologies. IGI Global

When designing systems that are complex, dynamic and stochastic in nature, simulation is generally recognised as one of the best design support technologies, and a valuable aid in the strategic and tactical decision making process. A simulation model... Read More about Introduction to Multi-Agent Simulation.

Multi-Agent Simulation and Management Practices (2008)
Book Chapter
Siebers, P.-O., Aickelin, U., Celia, H., & Clegg, C. (2008). Multi-Agent Simulation and Management Practices. In Encyclopedia of Decision Making and Decision Support Technologies. IGI Global

Intelligent agents offer a new and exciting way of understanding the world of work. Agent-Based Simulation (ABS), one way of using intelligent agents, carries great potential for progressing our understanding of management practices and how they link... Read More about Multi-Agent Simulation and Management Practices.

Enhancing productivity: the role of management practices (2008)
Journal Article
Siebers, P.-O., Aickelin, U., Battisti, G., Celia, H., Clegg, C., Fu, X., Hoyos, R. D., Iona, A., Petrescu, A., & Peixoto, A. (2008). Enhancing productivity: the role of management practices. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1309605

There is no doubt that management practices are linked to the productivity and performance of a company. However, research findings are mixed. This paper provides a multi-disciplinary review of the current evidence of such a relationship and offers s... Read More about Enhancing productivity: the role of management practices.

An agent-based simulation of in-store customer experiences (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Siebers, P.-O., Aickelin, U., Celia, H., & Clegg, C. An agent-based simulation of in-store customer experiences. Presented at Operational Research Society 4th Simulation Workshop, Worcestershire, UK

Agent-based modelling and simulation offers a new and exciting way of understanding the world of work. In this paper we describe the development of an agent-based simulation model, designed to help to understand the relationship between human resourc... Read More about An agent-based simulation of in-store customer experiences.

Understanding Retail Productivity by Simulating Management Practices (2007)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Siebers, P.-O., Aickelin, U., Celia, H., & Clegg, C. (2007, September). Understanding Retail Productivity by Simulating Management Practices. Presented at EUROSIM Congress on Modelling and Simulation (EUROSIM07), Ljubljana, Slovenia

Intelligent agents offer a new and exciting way of understanding the world of work. In this paper we apply agent-based modeling and simulation to investigate a set of problems in a retail context. Specifically, we are working to understand the relati... Read More about Understanding Retail Productivity by Simulating Management Practices.

Humans: The missing link in manufacturing simulation? (2003)
Journal Article
Baines, T., Mason, S., Siebers, P.-O., & Ladbrook, J. (2004). Humans: The missing link in manufacturing simulation?. Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, 12(7-8), 515-526. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1569-190X%2803%2900094-7

Computer based discrete event simulation (DES) is one of the most commonly used aids for the design of automotive manufacturing systems. However, DES tools represent machines in extensive detail, while only representing workers as simple resources. T... Read More about Humans: The missing link in manufacturing simulation?.

Modelling and analysing cargo screening processes: a project outline
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Siebers, P.-O., Aickelin, U., Menachof, D., & Sherman, G. Modelling and analysing cargo screening processes: a project outline. Presented at 2009 INFORMS Simulation Society Research Workshop: Simulation: At the Interface of Modeling and Analysis

The efficiency of current cargo screening processes at sea
and air ports is unknown as no benchmarks exists against which they could be measured. Some manufacturer benchmarks exist for individual sensors but we have not found any benchmarks that tak... Read More about Modelling and analysing cargo screening processes: a project outline.

Development of a cargo screening process simulator: a first approach
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Siebers, P.-O., Sherman, G., & Aickelin, U. Development of a cargo screening process simulator: a first approach. Presented at 6th International Mediterranean Modeling Multiconference (EMSS 2009)

The efficiency of current cargo screening processes at sea and air ports is largely unknown as few benchmarks exists against which they could be measured. Some manufacturers provide benchmarks for individual sensors but we found no benchmarks that ta... Read More about Development of a cargo screening process simulator: a first approach.

Modelling and analysing human behaviour in a department store using discrete event and agent based simulation
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Majid, M. A., Aickelin, U., & Siebers, P.-O. Modelling and analysing human behaviour in a department store using discrete event and agent based simulation. Presented at Annual Operational Research Conference 50 (OR 50)

Discrete Event Simulation (DES) is a very popular simulation technique in Operational Research. Recently, there has been the emergence of another technique, namely Agent Based Simulation (ABS). Although there is a lot of literature relating to DES an... Read More about Modelling and analysing human behaviour in a department store using discrete event and agent based simulation.

Using intelligent agents to understand organisational behaviour
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Celia, H., Clegg, C., Robinson, M., Siebers, P.-O., Aickelin, U., & Sprigg, C. Using intelligent agents to understand organisational behaviour. Presented at British Psychology Society Annual Conference, Division of Occupational Psychology (BPS 2007)

This paper introduces two ongoing research projects which seek to apply computer modelling techniques in order to simulate human behaviour within organisations. Previous research in other disciplines has suggested that complex social behaviours are g... Read More about Using intelligent agents to understand organisational behaviour.

Understanding the Impact of Management Practices and Other Factors on Productivity in the UK Retail Sector
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Celia, H., Clegg, C., Siebers, P.-O., & Aickelin, U. Understanding the Impact of Management Practices and Other Factors on Productivity in the UK Retail Sector. Presented at The 13th European Congress of Work and Organizational Psychology (EAWOP 2007)

Insights into how management practices and other factors impact upon company productivity in the UK retail sector. Creating a sound base of applied knowledge and understanding to inform other components of our project.

Human Behavious Modelling for Discrete Event and Agent Based Simulation: A Case Study
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Majid, M., Aickelin, U., & Siebers, P.-O. Human Behavious Modelling for Discrete Event and Agent Based Simulation: A Case Study. Presented at Annual Operational Research Conference 49 (OR 49)

This study is about the comparison of simulation techniques between Discrete Event Simulation (DES) and Agent Based Simulation (ABS). DES is one of the best-known types of simulation techniques in Operational Research. Recently, there has been an e... Read More about Human Behavious Modelling for Discrete Event and Agent Based Simulation: A Case Study.