Accelerating Project and Process Improvement using Advanced Software Simulation Technology: From the Office to the Enterprise

Abstract

-Simulation technology is at such a state that it is becoming increasingly risky not to use its capabilities in many of our project and process improvement activities. -We are now able to create very realistic models that behave much like the actual system or processes that the system represents (whether current or future state). The need to accurately depict these processes and ensure valid decision making has increased. -This presentation will demonstrate a number of computerized 3D models from actual aircraft maintenance programs, production lines, lean implementations, etc., and share the lessons learn from each. -The overall purpose is to encourage attendees to adopt simulation technology into their programs and help visualize and realize its cost, schedule, quality, and culture-oriented benefits. -As an industry best practice, simulations help improve communication of proposed implementation plans (thus accelerating approval) and increase understanding with those implementing the plan (thus accelerating acceptance and development).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 29, 2010
Accession Number
ADA558043

Entities

People

  • Larry Smith

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • Aircrafts
  • Best Practices
  • Business Administration
  • Commerce
  • Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Information Operations
  • Knowledge Management
  • Models
  • Monte Carlo Method
  • Probability
  • Project Management
  • Prototypes
  • Simulations
  • Stochastic Processes
  • Three Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).