Setting

objectives
MC VICTOR ALEJANDRO HUERTA TORRUCO
Problems to solve / Objectives to
accomplish
Solve a specific problem
 Calculate the risk or return on investment for
a specific business decision?
 Improve equipment utilization?
 Reduce waiting time and queue sizes?
 Improve throughput times?
 Allocate resources more efficiently?
 Eliminate stock-out (shortage) problems?
 Minimize the negative effects of
breakdowns?
 Minimize the negative effects of rejects and
waste?
 Establish optimum batch sizes and part
sequencing?
 Resolve material handling issues?
 Optimize prioritization and dispatching logic
for goods and services?
Proof of Concept

 Successfully prove or pitch your

solution to a problem to
stakeholders and decision-makers?
 Demonstrate new tool design and
capabilities?
 Study alternative investment
ideas?
Gain In-Depth Understanding

 Get a better understanding of your

current system?
 Manage day-to-day operational
decision making?
 Study cost reduction plans?
 Study the effect of setup times and tool
changeovers
Gain Employee Training

 Train operators in overall system

behavior?

 Educate operators about job-related

performance?
Define the problem
and set SMART
objectives for your
final project
Define the scope

"You don't need to model every single element of

your business right down to the water cooler in the
employee break room. Just keep it to the relevant
elements. The best simulations are the ones that have
a clear focus and eliminate any unnecessary details.“

Flexsim Customer
 Thanks for your
attention
MC VICTOR ALEJANDRO HUERTA TORRUCO