Compare the simulation results for number of entities processed, bottlenecks, costs and idle
times.
Compare the simulation results for number of entities processed, bottlenecks, costs and idle
times.
1.Compare the simulation results for number of entities processed, bottlenecks, costs and idle
times. (15 points)
a. Where do you see the problem in the process? (Hint: Is it resource capacity? Too much
processing time?). Take a screenshot and copy-paste appropriate output to explain.
b. Do you think the results match up with your expectations, based on the arrival pattern
of POs and the resource capacities? Explain why or why not. Re written
2. The VP of purchasing has complained that the POs are taking too much time to process. He
would like all the POs generated in a day till 4 pm, to be completed within the day. (25 points)
As a process analyst, you first decide to use six-sigma techniques to improve this process.
But, given the costs, you cannot hire more resources. Cross-training is out of the question
as well due to the expectation of segregation of duties.
Think about at least 2 other solutions to improve this process, and list them. (Hint: Can
you do some activities in parallel? Can you remove some wasteful activities or reduce time
for them?)
Simulate at least one such solution and take a screenshot of appropriate output from the
results that shows improvement. (Note: You may not be able to achieve VP’s demand with
this one solution – This is fine. You would however need to show improvement in the
process
3.The VP of purchasing has also asked you to think about redesigning the process using
information technology. Justify to the VP your redesign ideas by illustrating the time and
possibly cost savings from redesigning the process.
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