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ProcessModel Software FAQs

What is Process Simulation?
What is Discete Event Simulation?
Is ProcessModel statistically valid (can I trust the results)?
Is ProcessModel capable enought to solve my process problem?
What will ProcessModel do for me?
How do I apply ProcessModel?
What information do I need to simulate my process?
What does ProcessModel include?
What kind of help can I expect in the future?
 

What is Process Simulation?

Simulation is defined differently by many individuals and organizations. In very simple terms simulation is: A representation of an object moving through a process.

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What is Discrete Event Simulation?

Discrete event simulation is one way of building up models to observe the time based behavior of a system. One of the key powers of simulation is the ability to model the behavior of a system as time progresses giving you the power to understand where bottlenecks are and verify that your proposed changes will in fact work.

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Is ProcessModel statistically valid (can I trust the results)?

ProcessModel has been tested and used successfully by hundreds of companies and thousands of users. The real power of simulation is the ability to mimic the real behavior of your system. ProcessModel uses Stat::Fit, a data management tool, which allows you to create distributions from the data collected from your process. This allows the tool to mimic your real times, quantities, number of people etc… to provide you with results that are not based on the average but give you the range of values you could see in your process. Then when you are validating you simply have to compare the simulation data to your captured data!

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Is ProcessModel capable enough to solve my process problem?

ProcessModel has been used in every major division of GE on every type of process. It uses the same simulation engine currently selling in other products for $17,000 worldwide. And it includes an optimizer that sold for $3,500 as a standalone system. ProcessModel is capable of modeling virtually any process effectively and correctly.

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What will ProcessModel do for me?

ProcessModel is the quickest way to improve your processes now. Target the right problems in you process, see their impact and discover what to do about them. You will be able to see results in hours, not months. Click here to learn how NASA corrected a 21-year old deficient process in less than four hours.

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How do I apply ProcessModel?

Using a five step approach, you will be able to easily apply ProcessModel to you situation.

  1. Map out the process
  2. Input Data
  3. Run simulation
  4. View output results
  5. Perform "what-if" experiments

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What information do I need to simulate my process?

In a list format you need:

  1. Processing times for each activity in you process
  2. Work quantities and schedule of when they arrive in the process
  3. Number of people, what times they work, locations they work, and what products they work on.
  4. Flowchart of the process

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What does ProcessModel include?

ProcessModel is a comprehesive software package. Every Professional Version comes with:

  • Flowcharting tool
  • Simulation engine
  • Stat::Fit
  • Simrunner
  • Report modules
  • Free technical support

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What kind of help can I expect in the future?

Our primary goal at ProcessModel is your success! We have provided you with several avenues for getting the help you need solving your problem.

  • Free, rapid response support: No cost per incident hassles or supports contracts. Simply phone us and get the help you need. Learn More
  • On-line User Forum: Get input on your issues from ProcessModel staff as well as other users. Goto the Forum
  • Training Classes: This is first step for new users. Our training courses are designed to provide you with the knowledge needed to get started right away. Learn More
  • Personalized consulting assistance: Pressured by a tight deadline and you need the extra help to complete the project on time? Our highly qualified consultants can help you. Learn More

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