Process Playground is a Web-based discrete event simulation program that allows you to create virtual models of your processes.

Traditional simulation programs take a "boil-the-ocean" approach by adding so much complexity that you can model almost every nuance of any process, but they neglect the common, simple functions like pull systems. The result is often a long and expensive learning curve before you can build the models you need.

We've taken a simpler approach for Process Playground. It includes only the tools you need to model the typical processes found in a continuous improvement project.

To run Process Playground, you simply log in to the online portal and begin to draw out your process map using the model building tools found at the top of the browser. There are no hidden menus or dialog boxes - everything you can do is right there on the screen.

The model controls are simple and organized into three sections: management tools, model building tools, and model running tools. We include 13 training videos that walk you through the building of twelve, successively more difficult models.

Modeling Existing Processes

With the tools and automated features in Process Playground, you can quickly map your existing process flow. You then embed decision rules and data inputs to predict how your process configuration will perform. Once you have built a model, you can use simulation to investigate and answer questions like:

• Can my process handle an increase or decrease in demand level?
• What will happen if there is variation in demand or if service time changes?
• If need to improve the lead time of the process, what should I change first?

You can view the simulation results in charts and tables and export the data for review or further analysis in other software programs. You can save your work to your local storage and then launch it again using Process Playground.

Modeling New Processes

What if you're starting from scratch and creating a brand new process? Simulating the new process map with Process Playground will allow you to perform an infinite variety of virtual pilot runs before you even begin to commit resources to the new process.

You can test the new process against large ranges of demand and variation, and experiment with various failure modes before they happen. Imagine a Failure Mode and Effects Analysis that is 90% complete before the first live pilot!

Process Playground for Individuals

Process Playground is licensed at $500 for a single-user, one-year subscription.

Process Playground is also included in our Design for Six Sigma courses and our Master Black Belt development program.

To purchase multiple licenses and receive discounted pricing, please contact us directly.

Process Playground Organizations

We offer enterprise-wide licenses of Process Playground. Pricing is based on the total number of your employees, with significant discounts available for large organizations.

If you are interested in an enterprise license, please contact us directly.

For Process Playground product support, please visit our contact page, and complete and submit the form for the topic "Technical Support".