What is Process Analysis and Optimization?
Almost all Operations are composed of a number of process steps. Process Analysis and Optimization is the detailed study of the interactions between these process steps in order to understand their impact to the operation as a whole and identify areas where improvements can be made.
Typically, decision makers are looking to address and/or improve process aspects such as flexibility, quantity, quality, cost and speed. Visual8′s business analysis specialists help you collect and evaluate the various performance measures that best communicate these aspects and determine the most effective methods of optimizing them.
Why do I need Visual8 Process Analysis?
Unlike static spreadsheet analysis, Visual8 uses the latest in simulation and computer modeling to create an accurate and dynamic representation of your process.
These process models act and behave just as they would in the real world and take into account all of the elements, such as resources, constraints and inter-dependencies that exist in your live operations, allowing for a level of dynamic analysis that just isn’t possible with static charts and spreadsheets.
Furthermore, the ability to accurately visualize future system performance and conduct ‘true’ what-if analysis allows our clients to find the best and most cost-effective ways to optimize and improve their processes – all in a completely risk free environment.
Kroger required a model to investigate methods for efficiently handling customer check-outs at the front of its stores.
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Vale INCO wished to model converter aisles with the goal of increasing their daily production output.
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Xstrata needed to model mining processes in order to extend operations beyond their current levels.
Learn MoreThe Benefits of Visual8 Process Analysis
Using a simulation or modeling-based approach to analyze your processes offers a number of advantages over traditional methods. Below are a few of the many benefits you can expect from Visual8 Process Analysis and Optimization.
- Identify crucial process steps, constraints or variables and better understand their impact to your system as a whole
- Conduct true ‘what-if’ experimentation and analyze the results almost instantly
- Properly evaluate new production strategies to optimize or streamline operations