Robinson, Stewart, Worthington, Claire, Burgess, Nicola and Radnor, Zoe J. (2014) Facilitated modelling with discrete-event simulation : reality or myth? European Journal of Operational Research, Volume 234 (Number 1). pp. 231-240. doi:10.1016/j.ejor.2012.12.024 ISSN 0377-2217.

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Abstract

Is it possible for discrete-event simulation to be used in a facilitated workshop environment? Over the last decade there have been various attempts to use simulation in this way, but we argue here that none have been successful in achieving a fully facilitated mode where the model is both developed and used in the workshop. We attempt to use a discrete-event simulation in a facilitated mode as part of a lean improvement workshop in a hospital setting. The model was successfully developed and used within the 3 day period of the workshop. Although the intervention was successful, we still had to build the model in the 'back-office', meaning that a fully facilitated mode was not achieved. The paper concludes by discussing how fully facilitated modelling with discrete-event simulation might be made possible; the answer is more about changing mind-sets than about technological challenge.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School > Operations Management Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School
Journal or Publication Title:	European Journal of Operational Research
Publisher:	Elsevier Science BV
ISSN:	0377-2217
Official Date:	1 April 2014
Dates:	Date Event 1 April 2014 Published
Volume:	Volume 234
Number:	Number 1
Page Range:	pp. 231-240
DOI:	10.1016/j.ejor.2012.12.024
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access

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