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probability distributions. The method developed was this way contribute to the decision making, which
called Monte Carlo Method by the generation of could lead to improve the performance of the system
random numbers and the game of roulette. under study. Sánchez, Ceballos and Sánchez (2015)
D'Arthenay (2015) mentions that computer use in mention that the simulation of systems is an
simulation began with the PACER program in 1966, alternative to know in a correct way the critical points
and its increasing use in the simulation of industrial that can have the production processes of a company
processes has been made possible by the development and with these model solutions that increase
of numerical techniques and the use of new languages efficiency and reduce the times in the different
of simulation. activities carried out during the production of an
article or the provision of a service. Olivas (S / A)
The process of experimenting with a model is called mentions that process simulation is one of the greatest
simulation. The process of designing the experiment tools of industrial engineering, which is used to
plan to make the best decision is called optimization. represent a process through another process that
If the experiment plan is carried out with the sole makes it much simpler and more understandable.
purpose of learning to drive the system, then it is
called training or training (Tarifa, S / A). Harrington Álvarez and García (S / A) mention that simulation is
and Tumay (1999) point out that the simulation allows becoming a necessary instrument in any area of work.
to experiment with a model of the system to better Montoya (2007) argues that simulation as a support
understand the processes, in order to improve the tool within the decision-making process can be used
activity in the companies. Harrell and Tumay (1995) for the planning and improvement of different areas
mention that simulation is a means of experimenting within the business scope of manufacturing and
with a detailed model of a real system to determine services, such as:
how the system will respond to changes in its
structure or environment. Arahal, Berenguel and  Inventory system,
Rodríguez (2006) argue that simulating consists of  Waiting line systems,
using a model to calculate and provide a certain
output variable in order to produce similar evolutions  Manufacturing system,
with identical stimuli. Law and Kelton (2007) indicate  Service industry,
that, in the general sense, the simulation deals with  Transport and distribution systems
the study of dynamical systems in time. Kelton,
Sadowski and Sturrock (2008) mention that computer Prieto (2015) argues that the objectives for which the
simulation refers to methods for studying a wide simulation is used:
variety of real-world systems models by numerical
evaluation using software designed to mimic the  Analyze and study the impact on the overall
operations or characteristics of the system, often in performance of the system of small changes
the course of time. Cabrera (2009) cites that the made to some of its components.
simulation is the discipline of the design and fictitious  Changes in the organization of a company.
representation of real situations, by means of  Suggest potential improvements in
mathematical and technological elements in which it performance.
is experimented through a model that constitutes an
abstraction of the reality; with the aim of  Illustrate and facilitate the understanding of
understanding the behavior of the system and the results obtained through analytical
evaluating different types of strategies for its best techniques (can also be used with pedagogical
operation. Soto (2010) points out that the simulation vision).
is the imitation of a dynamic system through a  Experiment with operating conditions that
computational model. The experimentation on could be dangerous or high in the real system.
computational model, is sought to evaluate the
operational characteristics of the system (or Zapata and Lizardi (2013) point out that the use of
subsystem) that this being represented by the model. simulation is an optimal and economic means to make
Experimentation on the model should help the changes in the actual processes in a maquiladora
understanding of the behavior of the system and in company. Therefore, it can be affirmed that the

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