Resource Allocation Modeling
R2026bResources are commodities shared by the entities in your model. Entities in an event-based system can acquire and release resources. You determine what resources represent in your model. Resources can represent supplies, machines, or any supplementary material that entities acquire to complete a task.
Blocks
 | Composite Entity Creator | Create composite entities |
 | Composite Entity Splitter | Split composite entities |
 | Entity Batch Creator | Create batch of entities |
 | Entity Batch Splitter | Split batch entities |
 | Resource Acquirer | Acquire entity resources |
 | Resource Pool | Pool entity resources |
 | Resource Releaser | Release entity resources |
 | Entity Find | Find entities |
Topics
- Group Entities Using Batching
This example shows how to create, process, and split batched entities using Entity Batch Creator and Entity Batch Splitter blocks.
- Model Using Resources
Use resource blocks to share commodities in your model.
- Set Resource Amount with Attributes
Use the Selected Resources table of the Resource Acquirer block to receive the resource amount definition from the block dialog box or an entity attribute.
- Optimize SimEvents Models by Running Multiple Simulations
Use
Simulink.SimulationInputobject to create simulation sets to test the results and to perform model optimization. - Model Resource Allocation Using Composite Entity Creator Block
Combine entities from different paths.
- Find and Extract Entities in SimEvents Models
Common workflows involving Entity Find block to find and extract entities.
- Resource Scheduling Using MATLAB Discrete-Event System and Data Store Memory Blocks
This example shows how to model resource scheduling using data exchange between the MATLAB Discrete-Event System block and the Data Store Memory block.
Featured Examples
Resource Allocation from Multiple Pools
A technique for allocating resources from multiple resource pools. It shows how to choose a pool from which to draw a resource, based on given criteria.
Dining Philosophers Problem
The Dining Philosophers problem is a classical problem, originally formulated by E.W. Dijkstra, to demonstrate classical problems in computer science and the programming of concurrent or parallel processes.
Optimization of Shared Resources in a Batch Production Process
Identify resource deficiencies and improve capacity planning in a system that shares resources.
Modeling a Kanban Production System
A production system that uses kanbans to manage production activities. Analysis of simulation results highlights problems in the system and suggests ways to improve its performance.
Job Scheduling and Resource Estimation for a Manufacturing Plant
Model a manufacturing plant. The plant consists of an assembly line that processes jobs based on a pre-determined schedule. This example walks you through a workflow for:
Modeling Machine Failure
Model random failures and scheduled maintenance of a machine during regular operation. In the model, the machine can transition between three different states.
Inventory Management
Build a simple inventory management system for a retail store. This example includes:
