ProcessModel Expert Training
This is the Special Forces training of ProcessModel.
A training that is reserved for the best of the best modelers that are
required to accomplish substantial process improvement in short
periods of time. You will learn how to create models of difficult
systems with hands on experience and advanced learning techniques. This
class is designed to not only create huge gains in modeling
skill, but to also to help you be certain your models behave just like
the real system. In addition, you will walk away with nine new
model objects used to reduce time in building future models.
What Will I Get From Training?
You will learn:
- How to quickly and effectively model the most complex systems
- Detailed use of action logic and how to test that logic to assure
100% correct behavior
- How to assure that your model will behave like the system being
modeled.
- How to quickly spot and correct problems in your model
Should I Attend?
You should attend if:
- You want dramatically improve your modeling capability and learn
ways of combining constructs in ProcessModel to shorten the time to model
and increase results.
- You want to learn to truly understand action logic. You will learn
techniques to design, write and check you logic.
- You are working on a valuable project that requires excellence
in modeling and performance.
This course is perfect for:
- Six sigma black belts and master black belts
- Lean masters
- Operations Research Engineers
- Process Excellence Consultants
- Operations Research Engineers
How do I Prepare for Training?
Prerequisites for this training are ProcessModel Basics I and Basics II
with at least one modeling project completed. You must have excellent
computer skills and be prepared to devote two full days and one evening
to complete the course work. If you are not sure if your are ready for
expert training, call and we will provide a free assessment.
What Have Past Attendees Said?
”Excellent instruction and software.”
”Undoubtedly, the best class I’ve ever taken! Low investment,
huge return, both for the company and me personally.”
The ProcessModel presentation and training was excellent.”
“Best instructor I’ve had.”
”This was an excellent course taught at a fast moving, challenging,
and yet engaging pace...never bored, fun class.”
“...excellent trainer, clear, knowledgeable and fun.”
Two Day Course Outline
Demystifying Action Logic -- The key to advanced modeling
- How does it work?
- The order of processing
- Activities vs. storages
- Where will it work and why
- Three techniques for powerful action logic
- Determining the needed combination of action logic and constructs
from ProcessModel
Open the Gate -- Advanced Methods of Holding and Releasing Products or
Services
- Separate gates for different entities
- Batching by entity type
- Batch without consolidating
Putting it All Together -- New Techniques for Difficult Attachments
- Assemble non integer quantities
- Assemble enormous quantities
- Assemble fluids or powders
- Assemble varying quantities
The World-Class Hand-Off -- Transferring Information From One Entity to
Another
- Entities that don’t travel the length of the model
- Variables, attributes and scenario parameters
Changing From One Unit Type to Another
- Non-integer conversions from activity to activity
Get Your Priorities Straight -- Pulling Entities By Priority
- Pull rework out of a queue either first or last
- Pull by length of time in the system
- Pull by closest to “due date”
A Control Freak -- Determining The Destination and Quantities to Release
- Limit the WIP in a section of the model with three mouse clicks
- Determining when to release entities
- Setting up the ordering system -- different action for different
requirements
Don’t Let the Parents Get Away -- Keep the Parent Entity in the
Activity Until All the Children Are Created
- Hold the parent in position until all children are created
- Change the graphic of the parent to represent the changes status
of the parent
My Resource Is Moving -- Using Entities as Resources
- Modeling resources that move
- Loading, unloading and recycling
As a Man Thinketh -- Model Strictly For The Thought Process
- Creating Submodels for complex decisions
- What needs to change in the structure of the model
Be The “Orkin Man” of Simulation -- Four New Techniques to
Quickly Rid Your Model of Errors
- Learn how to trace the actions of a model and to filter out the
unwanted actions to see only those desired
- See how to use the detailed interactive debugger to find and destroy
modeling errors
Nine Essential Techniques to Assure Your Model will Represent Real-Life
- Use of a written conceptual model (“assumptions document”)
- Structured walk-through of conceptual model before programming
- Regular interaction with management
- Comparison of model and system outputs for an existing system
- Animation
- Statistical Techniques for Model Validation
- Involving subject-matter experts in model development
- Sensitivity analyses
- Iteratively increasing model complexity
Fifteen Critical Pitfalls in Modeling and How to Avoid Them
- Design and analysis of experiments
- Modeling the randomness of a system
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