Publications featuring Stewart Robinson

Publications

Books

• Professor Stewart Robinson, Brooks, R.J. Kotiadis, K. van der Zee, D.-J. Conceptual Modelling for Discrete-Event Simulation. CRC/Taylor & Francis, 2010.
• Robinson S. Simulation: The Practice of Model Development and Use. Chichester: Wiley, 2004.
• Brooks RJ and Robinson S. Simulation. Palgrave, 2001.

Book chapters

• Professor Stewart Robinson. Conceptual Modelling for Simulation: Definition and Requirements. Conceptual Modelling for Discrete-Event Simulation. CRC/Taylor & Francis, 2010. Chapter 1.
• Professor Stewart Robinson. A Framework for Simulation Conceptual Modelling. Conceptual Modelling for Discrete-Event Simulation. CRC/Taylor & Francis, 2010. Chapter 4.
• Professor Stewart Robinson. Conceptual Modeling for Simulation. Encyclopedia of Operations Research and Management Science. Wiley, 2010.
• D.-J. van der Zee, R J Brooks Professor Stewart Robinson K Kotiadis. Conceptual Modelling: Past, Present and Future. Conceptual Modelling for Discrete-Event Simulation. CRC/Taylor & Francis, 2010. Chapter 18.
• White, Jr, K.P, Professor Stewart Robinson. Initial Transient Period in Steady-State Systems. Encyclopedia of Operations Research and Management Science. Encyclopedia of Operations Research and Management Science. Wiley, 2010.
• Robinson S. Modeling Human Interaction in Organizational Systems. Handbook of Dynamic System Modeling. Ed. P.A. Fishwick. CRC Press, 2007. 31-31.

Journal articles

• Professor Stewart Robinson, Ruth Davies. An Investigation of the Effect of Educational Background on Performance in Simulation Studies. Journal Of The Operational Research Society (2010) (forthcoming).
• A Tako and Robinson S. Comparing Discrete-Event Simulation and System Dynamics: Users Perceptions. Journal Of The Operational Research Society 60 (2009) (forthcoming): 296-312.
• Ahmed R, Hall T, Wernick P, Robinson S and Shah, M. Software Process Simulation Modelling: A Survey of Practice. Journal of Simulation 2 (2008): 91-102.
• Robinson S. Conceptual Modelling for Simulation Part I: Definition and Requirements. Journal Of The Operational Research Society 59 (2008): 278-290.
• Robinson S. PSMs: Looking in from the Outside. Journal Of The Operational Research Society 58 (2007): 689-691.
• Robinson S. A Statistical Process Control Approach to Selecting a Warm-up Period for a Discrete-Event Simulation. European Journal Of Operational Research 176 (2007): 332-346.
• Robinson S. The Futures Bright the Futures...Conceptual Modelling for Simulation! Journal of Simulation 1 (2007): 149-152.
• Robinson S, Lee EPK and JS Edwards. Improving the Use of Visual Interactive Simulation as a Knowledge Elicitation Tool. World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development 3 (2007): 260-272.
• SJE Taylor and Robinson S. So Where to Next? A Survey of the Future for Discrete-Event Simulation. Journal of Simulation 1 (2006): 1-6.
• Robinson S. Distributed Simulation and Simulation Practice. Simulation 81 (2005): 5-13.
• SJE Taylor, Robinson S and J Ladbrook. An Investigation into the Use of Net-Conferencing Groupware in Simulation Modelling. CIT Journal of Computing and Information 13 (2005): 95-106.
• Robinson S, A Alifantis, JS Edwards, J Ladbrook and T Waller. Knowledge Based Improvement: Simulation and Artificial Intelligence for Identifying and Improving Human Decision-Making in an Operations System. Journal Of The Operational Research Society 56 (2005): 912-921.
• Robinson S. Discrete-Event Simulation: From the Pioneers to the Present, What Next? Journal Of The Operational Research Society 56 (2005): 619-629.
• JS Edwards, A Alifantis, RD Hurrion, J Ladbrook, Robinson S and T Waller. Using a Simulation Model for Knowledge Elicitation and Knowledge Management. Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory 12 (2004): 527-540.
• Robinson S, RE Nance, RJ Paul, M Pidd and SJE Taylor. Simulation Model Reuse: Definitions, Benefits and Obstacles. Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory 12 (2004): 479-494.
• Robinson S, Meadows M , Mingers J.C. , O'Brien F.A., Shale E.A. and S Stray. Teaching OR/MS to MBAs at Warwick business school: a turnaround story. Interfaces 33 (2003): 67-76.
• Robinson S, Edwards, T and Yongfa W. Linking the Witness Simulation Software to an Expert System to Represent a Decision-Making Process. CIT Journal of Computing and Information 11 (2003): 123-133.
• Robinson S. General Concepts of Quality for Discrete-Event Simulation. European Journal Of Operational Research 138 (2002): 103-117.
• Robinson S, Brooks R.J. and Lewis C.D. Detecting Shifts in the Mean of a Simulation Output Process. Journal Of The Operational Research Society 53 (2002): 559-573.
• Robinson S. Soft with a Hard Centre: Discrete-Event Simulation in Facilitation. Journal Of The Operational Research Society 52 (2001): 905-915.
• Robinson S. Measuring Service Quality: Current Thinking, Future Requirements. Marketing Intelligence And Planning 17 (1999): 21-32.
• Robinson S and Stanger M. Strategies for Simulating: Investigating and Improving the Use of Simulation at British Airways OR. OR Insight 12 (1999): 8-15.
• Robinson S. Measuring Service Quality in the Process of Delivering a Simulation Study: The Customers Perspective. International Transactions in Operational Research 5 (1998): 357-374.
• Robinson S and Pidd M. Provider and Customer Expectations of Successful Simulation Projects. Journal Of The Operational Research Society 49 (1998): 200-209.

Non-peer reviewed articles

• Robinson S, Alifantis A, RD Hurrion, Edwards, T, Ladbrook J and Waller T. Modelling and Improving Maintenance Decisions: Having Foresight with Simulation and Artificial Intelligence. Transactions Journal of Materials & Manufacturing (2003): 256-264.
• Robinson S. Modes of Simulation Practice: Approaches to Business and Military Simulaton. Simulation Practice and Theory 10 (2002): 513-523.
• Robinson S. Simulation Verification, Validation and Confidence: A Tutorial. Transactions of the Society for Computer Simulation International 16 (1999): 63-69.
• Hewitt F , Robinson S and Bennett D. Modelling and Benchmarking Business Processes: The Supply Line Example. Benchmarking for Quality Management and Technology 3 (1996): 4-14.

Journal editorships

• SJE Taylor and Robinson S. The Journal of Simulation. (2006).
• Robinson S and SJE Taylor. Simulation in Operational Research. Simulation Modelling: Practice and Theory (2004).
• SJE Taylor, Robinson S and RJ Paul. Progress in Simulation Research. Journal of the Operational Research Society (2000).

Conference proceedings

• White, Jr, K.P. and ROBINSON, S. The Problem of the Initial Transient (Again), or Why MSER Works. INFORMS Simulation Society Research Worshop. , 2009.
• Hoad, K., ROBINSON, S. and Davies, R. Automating Discrete Event Simulation Output Analysis  Automatic Estimation of Number of Replications, Warm-up Period and Run Length. INFORMS Simulation Society Research Worshop. , 2009.
• Watts, C.J. and ROBINSON, S. Energisers, Boundary Spanners and the Knowing-Doing Gap. The 6th Conference of the European Social Simulation Association. Guildford, Surry, 2009.
• Dimitriou, S., ROBINSON, S. The Impact of Human Decision Makers Individualities on The Wholesale Price Contracts Efficiency: Simulating the Newsvendor Problem. Proceedings of the 2009 Winter Simulation Conference. Austin, Texas, 2009.
• Tako, A.A. and ROBINSON, S. Comparing Model Development in Discrete Event Simulation and System Dynamics. Proceedings of the 2009 Winter Simulation Conference. Austin, Texas, 2009.
• Monks, T., ROBINSON, S. and Kotiadis, K. Model Reuse Versus Model Development: Effects on Credibility and Learning. Proceedings of the 2009 Winter Simulation Conference. Austin Texas, 2009.
• Kotiadis K and Robinson S. Conceptual Modelling: Knowledge Acquisition and Model Abstraction. Winter Simulation Conference. Miami, 2008.
• Hoad, K, Robinson S and R Davies. Automating Warm-up Length Estimation. Winter Simulation Conference. Miami, 2008.
• Robinson S. Issues in Conceptual Modelling for Simulation: Setting a Research Agenda. Operational Research Society Simulaiton Workshop 2006. Leamington Spa, 2006.
• PA Fishwick and Robinson S. Panel Discussion: Convergence of Human-Computer Interaction and Simulation and Modeling. International Conference on Human-Computer Interface: Advance for Simulation Modeling. New Orleans, 2005.
• Lee EPK, Robinson S and JS Edwards. Enhancing the Knowledge Elicitation Process. OR47. Chester, 2005.
• Ahmed R, Hall T, Wernick P and Robinson S. Evaluating a Rapid Simulation Modelling Process (RSMP) Through Controlled Experiments. International Symposium on Empirical Software Engineering (ISESE) , 2005.
• Dimitriou S, Robinson S, Podinovski V and Ioannou G. Assessing the Comparative Efficiency of British Telecom Call-Centres Using Data Envelopment Analysis. EURO XX. Rhodes, 2004.
• Robinson S and Lee EPK. Simulation for Knowledge Elicitation. OR46. York, 2004.
• Robinson S. Statistical Process Control for Determining the Warm-up Period of a Simulation Model. OR45. Keele University, 2003.
• Robinson S, Alifantis A, Edwards, T, Ladbrook J and Waller T. Modelling and Comparing the Consequences of Human Decision-Making Strategies in a Manufacturing Plant. OR45. Keele University, 2003.
• Ioannou A and Robinson S. A Comparison of Methods for Determining the Warm-up Period in Simulation Models. OR45. Keele University, 2003.
• Robinson S. Distributed Simulation and Simulation Practice. IEEE Conference- Distributed Simulation and Real-Time Applications Symposium. Delft, 2003.
• Robinson S. Visualisation for Simulation: the View of Doubting Thomas. Lanner Group: Witness Automotive Special Interest Group. Redditch, 2001.
• Robinson S and Meadows M. Teaching OR to MBAs at Warwick Business School. EURO 2001. Rotterdam, 2001.
• Robinson S, Alifantis A, Edwards, T, RD Hurrion, Ladbrook J and Waller T. Knowledge Based Improvement: A Simulation/AI Approach. EURO 2001. Rotterdam, 2001.
• Edwards, T, Alifantis A, RD Hurrion, Ladbrook J , Robinson S and Waller T. Putting Some Knowledge into a Simulation. OR43. Bath, 2001.
• Robinson S, Meadows M and O'Brien F.A. Getting OR to Work with MBAs. OR43. Bath, UK, 2001.
• Robinson S, Alifantis A, Edwards, T, RD Hurrion, Ladbrook J and Waller T. Representing and Improving Human Decision-Making with Simulation. OR43. Bath, 2001.
• Robinson S. Modes of Simulation Practice. OR43. Bath, 2001.
• Robinson S and ALIFANTIS A. Modelling the Decision-Maker: Progress in Implementing an AI Approach for an Industrial Application. Operational Research Society Conference 42. Swansea, 2000.
• Robinson S. Reflections on Conceptual Modelling for Simulation. Operational Research Society Conference 42. Swansea, 2000.
• Robinson S and Stanger M. Developing a Simulation Strategy for British Airways OR. Winter Simulation Conference 1998. The Society for Computer Simulation, San Diego, CA, 1998.
• Robinson S. Simulation Model Verification and Validation: Increasing the Users Confidence. 1997 Winter Simulation Conference. The Society for Computer Simulation, San Diego, CA, n.d.
• Robinson S and Pidd M. SimQual: Customer Assessment of Simulation Studies. Third Conference of the United Kingdom Simulation Society. DeMontfort University, n.d.
• Robinson S, Edwards J.S. and Yongfa W. Simulating Human Decision Making with Expert Systems. 12th European Simulation Multiconference. , n.d.
• Hlupic V and Robinson S. Business Process Modelling and Analysis Using Discrete-Event Simulation. Proceedings of the Winter Simulation Conference 1998. The Society for Computer Simulation, San Diego, CA, n.d.
• Robinson S, Edwards, T and Yongfa W. An Expert Systems Approach to Simulating the Human Decision Maker. Proceedings of the Winter Simulation Conference 1998. The Society for Computer Simulation, San Diego, CA, n.d.
• Robinson S. Three Sources of Simulation Inaccuracy (and How to Overcome Them) Proceedings of the 1999 Winter Simulation Conference. IEEE, Piscataway, NJ, n.d.
• Robinson S. Concepts of Simulation Quality. UK Sim '99: Fourth Conference of the United Kingdom Simulation Society. Nottingham Trent University, n.d.
• Dennis S, King B , Hind M and Robinson S. Applications of Business Process Simulation and Lean Techniques in British Telecommunications Plc. 2000 Winter Simulation Conference. IEEE, Piscataway, NJ, n.d.
• Robinson S, Alifantis A, Edwards, T, RD Hurrion, Ladbrook J and Waller T. Modelling and Improving Human Decision Making with Simulation. 2001 Winter Simulation Conference. Piscataway, New Jersey, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, n.d.
• Robinson S. Modes of Simulation Practice in Business and the Military. 2001 Winter Simulation Conference. Piscataway, New Jersey: Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, n.d.
• Alifantis A and Robinson S. Using Simulation and Neural Networks to Develop a Scheduling Advisor. 2001 Winter Simulation Conference. Piscataway, New Jersey: Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, n.d.
• Alifantis A, Robinson S, Edwards, T, RD Hurrion, Ladbrook J and Waller T. Knowledge Based Improvement: Simulation and AI for Improving Unplanned Maintenance Operations. 2nd European Conference- Operations. Intelligent Management Systems in Operations. , n.d.
• Sarah Taylor, Hlupic V, Robinson S and Ladbrook J. GROUPSIM: Investigating Issues in Collaborative Simulation Modelling. Operational Research Society Simulation Workshop. , n.d.
• Robinson S. A Statistical Process Control Approach for Estimating the Warm-up Period. Proceeding of the 2002 Winter Simulation Conference. Piscataway, New Jersey: Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, n.d.
• Robinson S, Alifantis A, RD Hurrion, Edwards, T, Ladbrook J and Waller T. Modelling and Improving Maintenance Decisions: Having Foresight with Simulation and Artifical Intelligence. Foresight Vehicle Technology: Consumer Driven Design, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Purchasing. International, SP-1694, Warrendale, PA, n.d.
• Robinson S. Selecting a Warm-up Period: A Statistical Process Control Approach. Operational Research Society Simulation Workshop. , n.d.
• Edwards, T, Alifantis A, RD Hurrion, Ladbrook J , Robinson S and Waller T. Knowledge Elicitation Supported by Simulation. Operational Research Society Simulation Workshop. , n.d.
• Sarah Taylor, Robinson S and Ladbrook J. Towards Collaborative Simulation Modelling: Improving Human-to-Human Interaction Through Groupware. 17th European Simulation Multiconference. SCS, Delft, n.d.
• Robinson S. Modelling Human Decision-Making. Proceedings of the 17th European Simulation Multiconference. SCS, Delft, n.d.
• Robinson S. Designing the Conceptual Model in Simulation Studies. 2004 Operational Research Society Simulation Workshop. Birmingham, n.d.
• Ahmed R, Hall T, Wernick P and Robinson S. Simulation Modellng Practices of ProSim03 Modellers: A Survey. ProSim04 Workshop. Edinburgh, n.d.
• Ahmed R, Hall T, Wernick P and Robinson S. Evaluating the Quality of Software Process Simulation Models. 2004 Operational Research Society Simulation Workshop. Birmingham, n.d.
• Robinson S. Automated Analysis of Simulation Output Data. 2005 Winter Simulation Conference. , n.d.
• Robinson S. Improving the Use of Simulation-Assisted AI in Eliciting Operations Knowledge. Third European Conference on Intelligent Management in Operations. Manchester, n.d.
• Robinson S, JS Edwards and Lee EPK. Simulation Based Knowledge Elicitation. International Conference on Human-Computer Interface: Advances for Simulation Modeling. New Orleans, n.d.
• J. Morecroft and Robinson S. Explaining Puzzling Dynamics: Comparing the Use of System Dynamics and Discrete-Event Simulation. The 23rd International Conference of the System Dynamics Society. Boston, n.d.
• Robinson S, Lee EPK and JS Edwards. Improving the Use of Visual Interactive Simulation as a Knowledge Elicitation Tool. Proceedings of the Industrial Simulation Conference 2006. Palermo, n.d.
• A Tako and Robinson S. Towards an Empirical Comparison of Discrete-Event Simulation and System Dynamics in the Supply Chain Context. Proceedings of the Operational Research Society Simulation Workshop 2006 (SW06) , n.d.
• J. Morecroft and Robinson S. Comparing Discrete-Event Simulation and System Dynamics: Modelling a Fishery. Proceedings of the Operational Research Society Simulation Workshop 2006 (SW06) , n.d.
• RG Sargent, RE Nance, CM Overstreet, Robinson S and J Talbot. Project Life-Cycle: Models and Realities. Proceeding of the 2006 Winter Simulation Conference. , n.d.
• Lee EPK, Robinson S and JS Edwards. Exploring the use of Visual Interactive Simulation as a Knowledge Elicitation Tool. Proceedings of the Operational Research Society Simulation Workshop 2006 (SW06) , n.d.
• Robinson S. Conceptual Modeling for Simulation: Issues and Research Requirements. Proceeding of the 2006 Winter Simulation Conference. , n.d.
• M Pidd and Robinson S. Organising Insights into Simulation Practice. Winter Simulation Conference 2007. Washington DC, n.d.
• Hoad, K, Robinson S and R Davies. Automating DES Output Analysis: How Many Replications to Run. Winter Simulation Conference 2007. Washington DC, n.d.
• Ahmed R and Robinson S. Simulation in Business and Industry: How Simulation Context Can Affect Simulation Practice. Spring Simulation MultiConference, Business and Industry Symposium. Norfolk, USA, n.d.
• Watts, C and Robinson S. The Interaction Ritual Agents Model. 4th UK Social Networks Conference. University of Greenwich, London, n.d.
• Dimitriou S and Robinson S. The Newsvendor Problem: An Agent Based Simulation Persepctive. EurOMA International Conference on Tradition and Innovation in Operations Management. Gröningen, n.d.
• A Tako and Robinson S. Model Building in System Dynamics and Discrete-Event Simulation. System Dynamics Society Conference. Athens, n.d.
• Hoad, K, Robinson S and R Davies. Automating Estimation of Warm-up Length. Operational Research Society Simulation Workshop 2008. Redditch, UK, n.d.
• A Tako and Robinson S. Comparison of Model Building in Discrete-Event Simulation and System Dynamics. Operational Research Society Simulation Workshop 2008. Redditch, UK, n.d.