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Simulation Workshops

 

Simulation Workshops (On-site or Web-based options available)

 

SW1 Basics of Manufacturing Simulation for Efficient Manufacturing (1/2-day)
SW2/PD5 Introduction to System Thinking and System Dynamics Using VENSIM (2-day)
SW3/ST5 Simulation Input Data and Output Results Analysis (1/2-day)
SW4 Simulation Using Arena (3-day)
SW5 Simulation Using AutoMod (3-day)
SW6 Simulation Using ProModel (2-day)
SW7A Simulation Using Simul8 - Basic (2-day)
SW7B Simulation Using Simul8 - Advanced (2-day)
SW8 Simulation Using Witness (3-day)
SW9A Simulation Using Enterprise Dynamics (Taylor II/ED) - Basic (3-day)
SW9B Simulation Using Enterprise Dynamics (Taylor II/ED) - Advanced (2-day)
SW9C Simulation Using Enterprise Dynamics (Taylor II/ED) - Upgrade Training (1-day)
SW9D Simulation Using Enterprise Dynamics (Taylor II/ED) - Teachers' Training (3-day)

*Jointly with Goldratt Institute
SW1 - Basics of Manufacturing Simulation for Efficient Manufacturing (1/2-day)

Course Outline:
  1. Introduction to Manufacturing Simulation
    • What is Simulation
    • Why Simulate
    • Simulation Methodology
    • Advantages of Simulation
    • Opportunities for Simulation
    • When to Simulate
  2. Details of Simulation
    • How Does Simulation Work
  3. Simulation Methodology in Detail
  4. Data Analysis in Simulation
    • Input Data
    • Output Data
    • How to Handle Downtime Data
  5. Model Verification and Validation Techniques
  6. Types of Applications of Simulation
  7. Case Studies
    • Manufacturing Scheduling and Buffer Optimization
    • Robotics/Ergonomics Simulation
    • Material Handling Design
    • Supply Chain
  8. Simulation Software
  9. Guidelines for Successful Applications of Simulation
Course Material:
  1. Simulation Manual provided to attendees
Dates:   By arrangement

Location:   On-site or PMC Offices, Dearborn, Michigan

Cost*:   $300 per person
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SW2/PD5 - Introduction to System Thinking and System Dynamics Using VENSIM (2-Days)

Course Outline:

Day One
  1. Introduction to System Thinking and System Dynamics
  2. Problems, Models, Decisions and Systems
  3. Peter Senge’s Five Disciplines
    • Personal Mastery
    • Mental Models
    • Shared Vision
    • Team Learning
    • Systems Thinking
  4. Why Systems Thinking-the Fifth Discipline
  5. Implications for Management and Leadership
  6. Relation to Knowledge Management and Data Warehousing
  7. Finding sources
Day Two
  1. Delineating variables
  2. Causal Loop Diagramming
  3. Stock-and-Flow Diagrams
  4. Translating Causal Loop Diagrams to Stock-and-Flow Diagrams
  5. Using VENSIM
    • Representing stocks
    • Representing rates and flows
    • Representing parameters
  6. More VENSIM - Table Functions and Delays
  7. Sensitivity and VENSIM
  8. Best Practices
  9. Wrap up
Course Material:
  1. Course material provided to attendees
Dates:   By arrangement

Location:   On-site or PMC Offices, Dearborn, Michigan

Cost*:   $1000 per person


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SW3/ST5 - Simulation Input Data and Output Results Analysis (1/2 day)

 

Outline:
  1. Input Data Analysis Process
  2. Input Data Dilemmas and Their Resolution
  3. Common Mistakes and Their Avoidance
  4. Typical Input Data Sources
  5. Randomness and Sampling
  6. Use of Empirical or Canonical Distributions
  7. Output Data Analysis Process
  8. Issues of Experimentation
    • Warm-Up Times
    • Run Lengths
    • Number of Replications
  9. Variance Reduction Techniques
  10. Methods of Output Analysis
    • Construction of Confidence Intervals
    • Sensitivity Analysis
    • Regression Analysis
    • Design of Experiments
    • Optimization
  11. Summary and Conclusions
Course Material:
  1. Minitab™ statistical software, used throughout
  2. Course Manual
Dates:  By arrangement

Location:  On-site or PMC Offices, Dearborn, Michigan

Cost*:  $300 per person


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SW4 - Simulation Using Arena (3- Days)

 

Course Outline:  

 

       Day One
  1. Introduction to Arena.
  2. Exploring the Arena windows and their views.
  3. Modules - the basic building blocks for Arena models.
  4. The Create, Entity, Process, Resources, Queue, and Dispose modules.
  5. Animating Resources and Queues.
  6. Setting Run conditions.
  7. Viewing reports.
  8. A case study exercise.

    Day Two

  9. Use of Distributions - Standard and User Defined (Empirical).
  10. Use of the Input Analyzer.
  11. Model debugging and verification techniques.
  12. Basic routing techniques.
  13. Statistical analysis of terminating systems.
  14. Statistical analysis of steady-state systems.
  15. Advanced routing techniques: Sequence module; Sequence and Jobstep attributes.
  16. A case study exercise.

    Day Three

  17. Entity transfer using Transporters.
  18. Entity transfer using Conveyors.
  19. Entity balking and reneging.
  20. Holding and batching entities.
  21. Expert modeling and analysis practices.
  22. Designing and executing simulation experiments.
  23. A case study exercise. 
Course Material:
  1. Simulation Manual provided to attendees
  2. Simulation with Arena, 2nd edition (c)2002, by W. David Kelton, Randall P. Sadowski, and Deborah A. Sadowski
Dates: By arrangement

Location:   On-site or PMC Offices, Dearborn, Michigan

Cost*:   $1500 per person
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SW5 - Simulation Using AutoMod (3-Days)

Course Outline:

Day One
  1. Introduction to AutoMod
  2. General Systems Description
  3. Menus
  4. Process System
  5. Logic Flow
  6. Attributes
  7. Variables
Day Two
  1. Resource
  2. Order list
  3. Label
  4. Block
  5. Movement System
  6. Conveyor System
  7. Exercises
Day Three
  1. Path Mover System
  2. Static System
  3. Reading and Writing Files
  4. Arrayed Elements
  5. Exercises
Course Material:
  1. Simulation Manual provided to attendees
Dates:   By arrangement

Location:   On-site or PMC Offices, Dearborn, Michigan

Cost*:   $1500 per person
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SW6 - Simulation Using ProModel (2-Days)

Course Outline:

Day One
  1. Introduction to ProModel
  2. Building a Basic Model
    • Entities
    • Locations
    • Processing
    • Arrivals
  3. Running a Basic Model
    • Changing the View
    • Viewing Variables
    • Interpreting Output
  4. Use of Distributions - Standard and User Defined (Empirical)
  5. Building and Running a More Advance Model
    • Modeling Downtimes
    • Including Variables
    • Routing Rules
    • Logical Statements
  6. A Case Study
Day Two
  1. Use of Attributes
  2. Using Input and Output Files
  3. Modeling Conveyors
  4. Model Parameters
  5. Good Programming Habits
  6. Running Experiments and Scenarios
  7. Exercise
Course Material:
  1. Course material provided to attendees
Dates:   By arrangement

Location:   On-site or PMC Offices, Dearborn, Michigan

Cost*:   $1000 per person
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SW7A - Simulation Using SIMUL8 - Basic (2-Days)

 

Course Outline:

Day One
  1. Introduction to Simul8
  2. Basic Elements in Simul8 - Work Items, Work Centers, Storage Areas, and Conveyors
  3. Review of Simul8's Menus, Toolbars, and Layout Screen
  4. Input and Output Rules, Routing Control
  5. Introduction Exercise
  6. Backgrounds and Graphical Depictions
  7. Modeling Stoppages, Breakdowns, and Setups
  8. Exercise
Day Two
  1. Use of Labels, Variables, and Spreadsheets
  2. Use of Distributions - Standard and User Defined (Empirical)
  3. Excel Input and Output Interfaces
  4. Modeling Resource Constraints and Shift Patterns
  5. Exercise
  6. Some Advanced Modeling Techniques
  7. Exercise
Course Material:
  1. Simulation Manual provided to attendees
Dates:   By arrangement

Location:   On-site or PMC Offices, Dearborn, Michigan

Cost*:   $1000 per person
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SW7B - Simulation Using SIMUL8 - Advanced (2-Days)

 

Course Outline:

Day One
  1. Review of Fundamental Simul8 Concepts
  2. Tour of Visual Logic capabilities (e.g., change distributions, change routing percentages, cause breakdown to begin or end dynamically,…)
  3. Implementation of Kanban: use of “Add Work To Queue” and/or “Block Current Routing” Visual Logic commands
  4. Implementation of User Dialogs
  5. Exercise
  6. Use of the Jobs Matrix
  7. Use of the Cycle Matrix
  8. Exercise
Day Two
  1. Use of Labels versus Use of Distinct Work Item Types
  2. Label Batching
  3. Handling of Priority and Preemption
  4. Debugging Techniques and Use of the Watch Window
  5. Time Graphs and Output Report Customization
  6. Exercise
  7. Resource Usage and Travel Times
  8. Creating and Removing Sub-Windows
  9. Overview of Available Add-Ins
  10. Exercise
Course Material:
  1. Simulation Manual provided to attendees
Dates:   By arrangement

Location:   On-site or PMC Offices, Dearborn, Michigan

Cost*:   $1000 per person


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SW8 - Simulation Using WITNESS (3-Days)


 Course Outline:

Day One
  1. Introduction to Witness.
  2. Basic Elements in Witness - Parts, Machines, Buffers and Conveyors.
  3. Use of Define, Display and Detail.
  4. Input and Output Rules, Visual Tools for Rules.
  5. Screen Editor and Icon Editor.
  6. Modeling Stoppages, Breakdowns and Setups.
  7. Use of Attributes, Variables and Functions.
  8. A Case Study.
Day Two
  1. Use of Distributions - Standard and User Defined (Empirical).
  2. Input and Output Files.
  3. Modeling Labor, Resource Constraints and Shift Patterns.
  4. Exercise on a Simple Model.
  5. Palletized Conveyor Systems.
  6. Power and Free Conveyor Systems.
  7. Tracks and Vehicles.
  8. Exercise.
Day Three
  1. Elements to Capture Output - Time Series, Histogram and Pie Charts.
  2. Designer Elements
  3. Advanced Modeling Techniques.
  4. Good and Useful Programming Habits.
  5. Witness Command Line Programming.
  6. Running Experiments and Scenarios.
  7. Exercise.
Course Material:
  1. Simulation Manual provided to attendees
Dates:   By arrangement

Location:   On-site or PMC Offices, Dearborn, Michigan

Cost*:   $1500 per person
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SW9A - Simulation Using Enterprise Dynamics - Basic (3-Days)


Course Outline:

Day One
  1. Introduction to Enterprise Dynamics.
  2. Basic Steps of Modeling in ED.
  3. Create a Model Layout, Connect Channels.
  4. Edit the Resource Parameters, Analyze Results.
  5. Case Studies 1 to 3 (Post Office Model, the Production Line and Packing & Sealing).
  6. ED Menu Structure (File - Model - Simulate - Results - Tools - Display - Windows - Help).
  7. ED Library Overview (Basic Modeling, Availability, Conveyors, Data and Experimentation).
Day Two
  1. Cases Studies 4 to 7 (Transporter System, Labels and Atom Reference, Operators, Flow Control)  
  2. ED Library (Flow Control, Operations, Operators, Results, Storage and Tools).
  3. 4DScript language.
  4. Function Editor and Atom Organizer
  5. Exercise.
Day Three
  1. Choice Subjects
  2. Optional Cases.
  3. ED Library (Transport, Virtual Reality, Visualization,  System and Autoloaded)
  4. Atom Referencing.
  5. General concepts of "Queuing Theory"
  6. Case Studies 8 to 10 (Iron Mine, Pizza Restaurant Chain, Aircraft Seat Production Facility)
Course Material:
  1. Simulation Manual provided to attendees
Dates:   By arrangement or predetermined date

Location:   On-site or PMC Offices, Dearborn, Michigan

Cost*:   $1500 per person


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SW9B - Simulation Using Enterprise Dynamics - Advanced (2-Days)


Course Outline:

Day One
  1. ED Principles.
  2. Atom Editor.
  3. Modeling Event handlers.
  4. Animation Event handlers.
  5. Control- and User Interface Event handlers.
  6. Case Studies 1 to 3 (Server Atom, Door Atom and Automated Storage System).
Day Two
  1. Creating Applications and ED Files.
  2. Application Files and Demo Model.
  3. Virtual Reality.
  4. GUI's.
  5. Exercise.
Course Material:
  1. Simulation Manual provided to attendees
Dates:   By arrangement or predetermined date

Location:   On-site or PMC Offices, Dearborn, Michigan

Cost*:   $1000 per person


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SW9C - Simulation Using Enterprise Dynamics - Upgrade Training (1-Day)

Course Outline:

Day One
  1. Introduction to Latest Features.
  2. Debugger.
  3. Speed Improvements.
  4. GUI Builder (Case 1).
  5. New Atoms (Case 2).
  6. Layers.
  7. Variables.
  8. CAD images as Background and AVI Creator.
  9. Why do we need ActiveX ?
Course Material:
  1. Simulation Manual provided to attendees
Dates:   By arrangement or predetermined date

Location:   On-site or PMC Offices, Dearborn, Michigan

Cost*:   $500 per person


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SW9D - Simulation Using Enterprise Dynamics - Teachers' Training (3-Days)

Course Outline:

Day One
  1. Introduction to Elements of a Simulation Model.
  2. Steps to a Successful Simulation Study.
  3. Use of Define, Display and Detail.
  4. Overview of Enterprise Dynamics: menu structure and library.
  5. A Case Study.
Day Two
  1. Basic Modeling Steps in Enterprise Dynamics: Predefined Logic, the Channel-Concept,...
  2. Basic atoms: Product, Source, Queue, Server, Sink and many others...
  3. 3 complete cases for more than 45 student hours: a new production line, supermarket, a transport system.
Day Three
  1. 5 complete cases for more than 75 student hours: new distribution center, airport pier, job shop, bus station, and the carpenter’s factory.
  2. A first start in 4DScript: structure, basic commands, triggers and labels.
     
Course Material:
  1. Simulation Manual provided to attendees
Dates:   By arrangement or predetermined date

Location:   On-site or PMC Offices, Dearborn, Michigan

Cost*:   $1500 per person



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