The book explores high-performance discrete event dynamic systems (DEDSs), which are essential for enhancing productivity and competitiveness in modern civilization. It delves into the complexity and scalability of these systems, which include manufacturing, communication, and logistics. The focus is on the critical role of modeling and performance evaluation in their design and operation. Additionally, it highlights a specific methodology using timed Petri nets and associated graphical and mathematical tools, reflecting two decades of research in this field.
