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Academic Case Studies
Helping participants with their understanding and application of modeling with a purpose
Program Overview
Simio’s Academic Case Study Program is a re-imagining of the student competition that Simio hosted for many years, but with the specific goal of helping participants with their understanding and application of modeling with a purpose.
- The Academic Case Study Program is a semi-annual release of instructional material formulated around an assignment, with teaching materials provided to support students in their investigation, as well as solutions for the assignment.
- The program will be offered in the Fall and Spring of each academic year, and registrants will have online access to the materials for each term that they are registered.
To request instructor resources, email academic@simio.com. To receive these resources, you must be a verified course instructor. If you already are a grant order, please supply your Grant Identifier (e.g., AG-00000000-00000) with your request. Otherwise, please provide proof of your status and your affiliation with the academic institution.
Current Academic Case Study – Spring 2026
Three Rivers Pottery Studio is a small community-focused pottery business operated by Jamie, who faces the challenge of optimizing kiln firing schedules within strict labor and operational constraints. The simulation challenge involves determining optimal front desk hours and kiln firing policies to maximize the number of pottery pieces completed and taken home, while ensuring Jamie’s weekly working hours do not exceed 50 hours and that store closing times rarely extend beyond the set limit. The case study emphasizes managing kiln batch fires and customer scheduling to efficiently balance studio accessibility and operational efficiency over a weekly cycle.
