Highlights
- Gain an understanding of Discrete Event Simulation and how it can be used to model complex systems.
- Learn about Simul8's basic elements and how they can be used to create simulations.
- Participate in the Café Model Game, a hands-on activity that demonstrates the power of simulation.
- Discover drivers and levers in a simulation, and how they can be used to optimize system performance.
- Work in groups to map and model a simple system, applying newly learned skills to a real-world scenario.
- Understand the benefits of Discrete Event Simulation, including improved decision-making, cost savings, and reduced risk.
- Explore how to use distributions and labels in Simul8 to represent stochastic processes.
- Analyze the Fertilizer Plant case study to learn how Simul8 can be used to optimize production and reduce costs.
- Use spreadsheets to configure your model and report results, allowing for easy data analysis and interpretation.
- Learn how to use Visual Logic to manage production plans and procurement, streamlining the simulation process.
- Tackle complex routing and decision making, including how to model queuing systems and optimize service times.
- Work through a model example using resources as a constraint, covering people, skills, and equipment.
- Get answers to specific Simul8 function questions during the Q&A session.
Course Details
Section 1: Introduction to Discrete Event Simulation
- Definition and explanation of Discrete Event Simulation
- Applications of Discrete Event Simulation
- Benefits of Discrete Event Simulation
Section 2: Simul8’s Basic Elements
- Overview of Simul8’s user interface
- Creating a new model and its properties
- Basic elements of Simul8: entities, queues, resources, and activities
Section 3: Cafe Model Game
- Introduction to Cafe Model Game
- Explanation of the rules and objectives of the game
- Analysis of the game outcomes
Section 4: Drivers and Levers in a Simulation
- Understanding drivers and levers in a simulation
- Identifying the critical factors that influence simulation outcomes
- Determining the effects of different input factors on the output
Section 5: Mapping and Modelling a Simple System (Group Activity)
- Overview of mapping and modeling a system
- Group activity: modelling a simple system using Simul8
- Discussion and analysis of the simulation results
Section 6: Using Distributions and Labels
- Introduction to probability distributions and labels
- Understanding the different types of probability distributions
- Assigning labels to entities and resources
Section 7: Fertilizer Plant Case Study
- Overview of the fertilizer plant case study
- Modelling the fertilizer plant using Simul8
- Discussion and analysis of the simulation results
Section 8: Using Spreadsheets to Configure Model and Report Results
- Explanation of using spreadsheets to configure the Simul8 model
- Exporting simulation data to a spreadsheet
- Creating reports using the simulation data
Section 9: Using Visual Logic to Manage Production Plan and Procurement
- Overview of Visual Logic
- Understanding how to use Visual Logic in Simul8
- Group activity: implementing Visual Logic to manage production plan and procurement
Section 10: Complex Routing and Decision Making
- Understanding complex routing in a simulation
- Identifying the factors that affect decision-making in a simulation
- Developing a decision-making strategy for a complex system
Section 11: Model Example Using Resources as a Constraint (People, Skills & Equipment)
- Modelling a system using resources as a constraint
- Analysis of the simulation results
- Discussion of different resource allocation strategies
Section 12: Q&A about Specific Simul8 Functions
- Open forum for questions about specific Simul8 functions
- Discussion of best practices and tips for using Simul8 effectively
Who should attend
Feedback
4.8 out of 5 average
"I attended the Discrete Event Simulation course with Simul8 and it exceeded all my expectations. The course provided a comprehensive and practical introduction to the topic." AT, Specialist Developer, Software Engineering Excellence
“JBI's course on Discrete Event Simulation was exactly what our team needed to take our skills to the next level. The syllabus was customized to meet our specific business needs and the instructor did an excellent job of catering to the diverse range of experience levels in our team. Overall, a very impressive course!”
Sara Bamford. Director of Operations, Major Manufacturing Company