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
Impact of Variation, Labeling
Two Ways to Kanban
Mean Time Between Failures
Onboarding New Hires
Writing a Book
Transportation Waste
Teaching One Piece Flow
Loading a Truck
Pasta Station
Balancing Batches
Optimizing Ordering
Government Service Center
Emergency Room
Restock Inventory
Work Cell (Factory in a Factory)
Assembly Line Balancing
Call Center with Balking
Scheduling at a Detail Shop
Modeling Overproduction
Document Revision
Chicken Preparation
Ticket Line Options
Restocking Parts
Pizza by the Slice
Fast Food Drive Through
Human Resource Interview Process
Water Strider
Visiting Santa's Workshop
Newsboy Problem
IT Accounting with Schedule
Baking at a Muffin Shop
Aircraft Boarding
Recycling Collection
Selling Custom Pizzas
Store Workshop for Spare Parts
Firing Up the Grill
Mixed Model Product Line
Paying at a Toll Booth
Scheduling and Demand Balancing
Modeling Waiting
Warehouse with Consumable Parts and Reusable Equipment
Blood Storage
Loan Applications
Modeling Defects
Fixtures with Parts
Taxes Due
Airport Security
Hotel Check In, Two Ways
Hotel Check In with Delays
IT Accounting with Batching