Kruger, P.S. (Paul Stephanus), 1944-Schutte, C.S.L.2008-04-112008-04-111990-06Kruger, PS & Schutte, CSL 1990, 'Simulation modelling as a tool for performing availability and sensitivity analysis', South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, vol. 4, no. 1,pp. 41-52.1012-277Xhttp://hdl.handle.net/2263/4930Simulation modelling is a general purpose tool that may be used to provide decision support in a number of application areas. It may be used to analyze, design or "optimize" manufacturing materials handling, management commercial and a wide variety of other systems. This paper will report on the design of a prototype decision support tool based on a simulation model of a vehicle fleet availability problem. The primary purpose of the model is to serve as a tool for the evaluation of the availability of equipment under different conditions and to perform sensitivity analysis.780003 bytesapplication/pdfenSouth African Journal of Industrial Engineering (SAJIE). Letter of consent available at :http://hdl.handle.net/2263/4836System significant random componentsSimulation modellingSensitivity analysisComputer simulationDecision support systemsSystems availabilityArticle