Module 10

simulation objective

• Project objective is clear cut and implies a model is to be used to evaluate a

concept and determine if it meets a performance objective

• Often used to test various alternatives for comparison

• Provides a yes or no answer to the problem being modeled

• Easier to estimate and involves little “what-if” scenario testing

simulation objective

• Used when a problem exists and the simulation analyst must

experiment with the system until a solution is found

• Estimation an accurate completion date for models with this

objective can be very difficult

• It is not known prior to the simulation process how many different

scenarios must be investigated before a solution is discovered

steps:

- understanding of the underlying dilemma or problem

- define the objectives

- define the questions that need to be answered

- answer generally feasibility

steps:

- facilitates organizational involvement in a

simulation project

- development of proposals

- securing a budget

- acquiring managerial support

- forming a project team

steps:

- developing a representation of the

system

- system components or elements must relate

to each other in such a manner as to create a

connected whole

- securing a budget

- acquiring managerial support

- forming a project team

• can be done through interaction with end

user and management

• is an ongoing process

• validation through measurements

- model use begins

- decision support activities take place

- design an implementation plan

- output analysis happens

o development is essentially complete and

only maintenance task remains

o may be substantial if the project results in a

simulation maintained for repeated use