Simulation of a Barber Shop System Using Event-Oriented Computer Modeling

Event-oriented computer simulation technology serves as a highly valuable tool for understanding and mastering complex phenomena and processes. In this example, we implement a MATLAB simulation program to model the operational dynamics of a barber shop system. The simulation employs discrete-event simulation principles where key events such as customer arrivals, service completions, and queue management are handled through event scheduling algorithms. Through simulation, we can observe and study the barber shop system's behavior under various conditions, enabling optimization of efficiency and performance metrics. The implementation typically includes functions for generating Poisson-distributed arrival times, exponential service durations, and queue management logic using MATLAB's event list processing capabilities. Additionally, we can explore different parameter configurations and operational strategies to better understand their impact on system performance through sensitivity analysis. The code structure generally involves main simulation loops, event handling routines, and statistical collection modules for performance evaluation. In summary, event-oriented computer simulation technology combined with MATLAB's programming environment provides a powerful platform for investigating and exploring diverse systems and phenomena through computational modeling approaches.