MIST 5750 Process Simulation

What is a simulation?

An imitation of a system as it progresses through time.

What does a process simulator do?

Generates hypothetical instances, executes them step-by-step, and records execution results.

What is the main purpose of simulation in business?

To understand systems, identify improvements, and compare scenarios quickly and cheaply.

What are two advantages of simulation?

Can explore alternative models safely and handle variability easily.

What are two potential disadvantages of simulation?

It may require detailed data collection and can oversimplify.

What are examples of input measures in simulation?

Task duration, resources, costs, and variation.

What are examples of output measures in simulation?

Cycle time, costs, bottlenecks, and workloads.

What gateway and event types are unsupported in SAP Signavio simulation?

Inclusive gateways and boundary events.

What does the Step-by-Step mode do in Signavio?

Allows you to step through the process activity by activity.

What does the One-case mode do in Signavio?

Simulates one specific case and analyzes its costs and time consumption.

What does the Multiple-cases mode do in Signavio?

Simulates multiple runs considering probabilities to analyze quantitative data and bottlenecks.

What parameters are configured when creating a scenario in Signavio?

Costs, duration, frequency, and resources.

How do you access the simulation feature in Signavio?

Select your model and go to Edit > Simulate BPMN diagram.

What are examples of ways to relieve process bottlenecks?

Hire additional staff or train personnel to reduce task durations.