Simulation-based approach for the dynamic definition of engineering processes
by Rodrigo Martins Pagliares; Daniel Patrick Pereira; Celso Massaki Hirata
International Journal of Simulation and Process Modelling (IJSPM), Vol. 21, No. 1, 2023

Abstract: Engineering processes are improved during project execution to better direct team activities and satisfy project goals and constraints. Simulation can be used to support the decision-making of what process changes to accomplish, but it requires knowledge and effort in modelling, implementation, and experimentation. We propose a simulation-based approach to help the dynamic definition of engineering processes. Process engineers and project managers improve process after evaluating process alternatives using simulation. The approach employs automatic translation of engineering processes to simulate models that are parametrised with up-to-date data of process performance, systematically collected. The approach also prescribes activities that allow experimenting with the generated simulation models. We developed a tool prototype and used it in a case study to demonstrate the feasibility of the approach. The results indicate that the approach is feasible and addresses the problem of what process changes to perform during enactment in order to satisfy project goals.

Online publication date: Fri, 05-Jul-2024

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