Introduction to

Risk-based Planning and Scheduling (RPS)

Workshop co-located with the 2011 Winter Simulation Conference (WSC)

Intensive Simio Training for Researchers and Practitioners

Registration: $29.00 guarantees your seat

Risk-based Planning and Scheduling (RPS) is the dual use of a simulation model to generate both a detailed resource-constrained deterministic schedule as well as a probability-based risk analysis of that schedule to account for variation in the system. RPS is used to generate schedules that minimize risks and reduce costs in the presence of uncertainty.

This introductory session is being offered to help you understand this break-through technology, how it differs from existing solutions, and how it can improve your operating results. All pre-registered attendees will be provided with a printed course workbook, an Introduction to Risk-based Planning and Scheduling e-book, and a complimentary copy of Simio Evaluation/Training Software.

Space is limited. Registrations accepted in order of payment received.
To register email cmiller@simio.com or call +1-412-265-1425

Registration and attendance at the WSC conference is not required. This training is not associated with the WSC conference in any way.

Why use Simio? Simio breaks down the walls of traditional simulation software, giving you the power to rapidly build accurate 3D animated models, objectively analyze alternatives, and evaluate risk to make informed decisions fast. Simio allows novices to start modeling quickly while providing unprecedented flexibility to more experienced users.
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What will be covered: This introductory course provides an overview of the concepts and the software. Topics will include: Understanding variation and it's impact on planning/scheduling; Risk-based Planning and Scheduling (RPS) as a framework for improved performance; A job shop example (creating the model, creating the data tables, implementing scheduling rules, and adding targets); Deploying the solution using Simio Scheduling Edition; and Mitigating risk by elimination of non-value added time.

Who should attend: This course is appropriate for executives, engineers and business analysts looking to improve the effectiveness of their current operations. It is also a good introduction for researchers wishing to base future scheduling-related work on the state of the art Risk-based Planning and Scheduling (RPS) technology that is the foundation of the new Simio Enterprise Academic Edition.

Educators: In order to provide the best possible education, you want to educate students in a technology and a tool that will provide the greatest benefits both now and after they graduate. There are many compelling reasons why over 400 universities have selected Simio.
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The new Simio Enterprise Academic Edition, supplements the comprehensive set of existing Simio features with Risk-based Planning and Scheduling (RPS) capabilities including activity tracking, Gantt generation, risk assessment, and cause analysis. For more information faculty may contact Dave Sturrock at academic@simio.com or apply for a grant now.

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Instructors

C. Dennis Pegden, Ph.D. Simio founder and CEO. Dennis led the development of the SLAM, SIMAN, Arena, and Simio simulation tools. He co-authored three simulation textbooks and has published papers in a number of fields including scheduling and simulation.

David Sturrock, Simio VP of Products, is responsible for development, support, and services for Simio. He has extensive experience applying simulation and scheduling in a wide variety of applications. He is co-author of two simulation textbooks and is a frequent trainer and conference presenter.