Process Interviewing Problems & Solutions
Process interviewing is the fastest way to glean pertinent information about a system. See the nine ways people will try to derail interviews and a solution for each. […]
Lego’s for Model Building – Model Objects
Model Objects (MO) are like Lego’s for process improvement projects. MO are pre-built segments of models that snap together and solve difficult simulation modeling problems. MO reduce process improvement time and increase project quality. […]
Build and Test Models Faster
Build and Test Models in a Fraction of the Time In an Oregon Hospital, a modeler has learned a technique to build accurate models in 2 days. Not models of one interaction, but models of an entire department, such as Surgery, Maternity or the overall flow of a hospital. In this article, you will learn [...]
Schedule High-Volume Production
There is a technique to schedule high-volume production (millions of entities) and not slow the simulation. Scheduling with these volumes sounds impossible but, it’s not, and it’s simple to implement. To find out more, read the steps and get a link to a new model object. […]
You Are the BottleNeck
One customer asked, “Could a resource to be underutilized and still be a bottleneck?” The person standing next to him incorrectly responded: “I don’t think that’s possible.” Yes, it is possible for an underutilized resource to be the delay. And it's also possible to find out when its happening and if there is a repeating [...]
New Manufacturing Assembly Model Objects
Two new manufacturing assembly model objects are released. These model objects are combined to handle intermittent assembly systems. Intermittent Assembly Systems can produce many different products on the same line. Each product may require different quantities or types of subassemblies. Assembly times change. Even resource assignments may change. Simplify Creation of Intermittent Assembly Models Intermittent [...]
ProcessModel Resource Scheduler Released
The ProcessModel resource scheduler defines shifts for all staff and assets on a single page. It’s simple to use, provides visibility of all shifts and tracks the total hours assigned. […]
How to Create a ProcessModel Custom Interface
Simplify changes to all areas of your model by creating a ProcessModel custom interface. This article walks you through the process and provides a template to make your work easy. […]
Saving Children’s Lives During a Severe Pandemic
During a severe pandemic, Saving Children’s Lives requires making difficult decisions. Rather than accepting patients on a first in, first serve basis, the patients should be triaged and allowed access to critical beds and resources based on defined criteria. But, what are the criteria? There are proposed strategies but no one has been able to show [...]
Attributes Define Process Flow – Master Class
This is the Routing Master Class. It is designed to help you learn techniques to bring your skill set to a whole new level. In this article you will use a technique so that Attributes Define Process Flow. First, you will learn how to define the model to route to the proper location. Then you will learn how to [...]