Simulation for Operations Planning
Changing a real operation to see what happens is expensive and sometimes dangerous. This course covers building models of queues, flows and capacity so options can be tested before anyone moves a machine or a shift pattern.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Testing changes without disrupting the real operation
- 02Decisions worth simulating and decisions that are not
- 03Modelling queues, flows, bottlenecks and constraints
- 04Data requirements and gathering them realistically
- 05Variability, distributions and why averages mislead
- 06Scenario testing and comparing options fairly
- 07Validation, limitations and presenting findings
What you will gain
- Identify decisions worth simulating before committing
- Model queues, flows and resource constraints
- Gather the data a simulation needs
- Represent variability rather than averages
- Test scenarios and compare options fairly
- Present simulation findings to decision makers
Who should attend
- Operations and industrial engineers
- Planners and capacity analysts
- Continuous improvement practitioners
- Managers evaluating operational changes
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 7 to 9 Dec 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 15 to 17 Feb 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 13 to 15 Apr 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 28 to 30 Jun 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technology
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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