Process Playground
Introduction
What is Discrete Event Simulation?
Building a Simulation
Blocks Tutorial
Items
Connectors
Managing Flow in Process Playground
Distributions
Results from Process Playground
Getting Started Tutorials
Part 1: Introduction to Kathy's Best Wursts
Part 2: Build a Basic Model
Part 3: Running the Model
Part 4: Interpreting Results
Part 5: Expanding the Product Line
Part 6: Adding Capacity
Part 7: Doubling Down
Block Types
Demand Block
Exit Block
Activity Block
Queue Block
Core Pull Block
Pull Block
Resource Block
Decision Block
Kit Block
Split Block
Batch Block
FlexiBatch Block
Accumulator Block
Timer Block
Items and Kits
Item Priorities
Generic vs. Specific Items
Item Cost Modeling
Advanced
Iterations
Examples
Mean Time Between Failures
Loan Applications
Call Center with Balking
Scheduling and Demand Balancing
Assembly Line Balancing
Restock Inventory
Fast Food Drive Through
Fixtures with Parts
Aircraft Boarding
Newsboy Problem
Work Cell (Factory in a Factory)
Emergency Room
Firing Up the Grill
Optimizing Ordering
Paying at a Toll Booth
Baking at a Muffin Shop
Balancing Batches
Airport Security
Mixed Model Product Line
Document Revision
Human Resource Interview Process
Onboarding New Hires
Scheduling at a Detail Shop
Loading a Truck
Visiting Santa's Workshop
Store Workshop for Spare Parts
Warehouse with Consumable Parts and Reusable Equipment
Impact of Variation, Labeling
Ticket Line Options
Hotel Check In, Two Ways
Hotel Check In with Delays
Government Service Center
Restocking Parts
Water Strider
Two Ways to Kanban
Modeling Defects
Modeling Overproduction
Modeling Waiting
Taxes Due
Recycling Collection
Transportation Waste
Blood Storage
IT Accounting with Schedule
IT Accounting with Batching
Chicken Preparation
Pasta Station
Pizza by the Slice
Selling Custom Pizzas
Writing a Book
Teaching One Piece Flow