ProcessModel Basics I Training

ProcessModel Basics I Training - Online

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ProcessModel Basics I will teach you the basics of using ProcessModel to build your models and analyze your processes. You will learn practical model building methods from the experts in the field in a very concise three day course. This course is designed to be an intensive, hands-on training experience. You will learn, in a few hours, skills and techniques which otherwise take you days or weeks to learn.

If you have the basic skills to operate a computer and you desire to better understand process improvement and model building, this is for you. Projects managers, operations engineers, process and quality engineers, Six Sigma green belts and black belts, and executives involved in process management would benefit from this course.

Key Benefits:

Convenient - training without travel and downtime allows you more effective use of your time.
Relevant - the instructors have deep knowledge of many industries from years of consulting and training. You get the best possible training.
Affordable - the bottom line is cost savings. Corporations save between 50-70% due to the elimination of travel expenses according to Training Magazine.
Fun - by providing only the highest quality interactive content, ProcessModel not only effectively teaches simulation, but keeps you interested as well.
Live,Instructor Lead Class - you receive all of the benefits of having an instructor, interaction, relevant examples and the ability to add information as the class progresses..
Live Monitoring - students receive immediate feedback to assure the best return on your investment.
Complete Lessons - learn ProcessModel in depth - Built in notes, tips & quick references, with exercises and practice files that increase your retention, up your level of involvement and keep the materials fresh.

Course Fee: $1,495.00 per person. The fee is for training only and does not include software.

Class Times: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern Time daily.

Course Outline

Getting Started – An Introduction to ProcessModel and Process Improvement

Process Simulation
What Simulation Is Used For
The Benefits of Simulation
When and When Not To Use Simulation

Basic Model Building – Capturing Your Process

The Modeling Environment
Layout Space
Toolbox
Gallery
Shape Palette
Properties Dialog
The Objects Used To Build a Process Model
Entities
Activities
Resources
Storage's
Arrivals
Routings
Resource Assignments
Warm-up Length
Elements of the Simulation Window
Speed bar
Scoreboard
Resource Status Lights
Moving Entities
Counters

What’s Worked On and How Often Does it Arrive?

Accounting for material costs
Appointment book arrivals
Bulk item arrivals
Pull system arrivals
Planned time arrivals
Cyclic arrivals
Arrivals to test the system maximum
Arrivals to test and validate the model logic
Reading arrivals in from external sources

What Work Is Done And Who Does It? –Working with Activities and Resources

Establishing the work capacity and determining the size of input and output queues
Activity cost, hourly cost, and cost per use
Value-added, non value-added and business value added time
Creating and using batches
Random interruption of employees
Developing resource and making assignments to work
Creating resources shifts

Routings for Flow and Conditions of Movement

Routing based on probability
Routing based on user defined conditions
Splitting entities into multiple flows
Assemble entities from multiple sources
Just-in-time routing
Push routing

Using Attributes, Variables and Action Logic

Develop and use entity specific information for routing and decision making
Create custom behavior in model constructs
Plot model characteristics over time to find out “when” problems are occurring
Learn how to collect custom statistics

Using Distributions and Linking Hierarchical Models

Using variability in your model
Turn raw data into useful information in seconds
Interpreting the output from highly variable systems
Developing a top down approach using sub-models

Optimizing and Troubleshooting Your Model

Creating experiments
Using the output to optimize your process
Common modeling errors and what to do about it

Managing Process Improvement Projects

How to “Sell a Process Improvement Project to You Manager”
How to start and manage a model project

What Computer and Software do I need for the Course?

Final Preparations for the Course

Cancellation Policy:

If you cancel more than 21 days prior to the course, you receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 14-21 days prior to the course, you receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel less than 14 days prior to the course, you receive no refund.