Moving beyond physical prototyping - process modelling for operations
At ideas* we are strong believers of prototyping in all its forms. Our process modelling capability enables firms to model their existing production facilities and systems, and experiment with potential process improvements.
Analysis of a dynamic system such as a production or service environment is inherently difficult. Dealing with multiple products, various inefficiencies across processes and equipment are well beyond the ability of a spreadsheet to manage efficiently and transparently.
Process modelling is a highly effective tool for continuous improvement, complementing other improvement efforts such as lean manufacturing or six sigma.
Process modelling software and techniques combined with a broad operations experience across industries, allows ideas* to create a robust model which can quickly determine the impact of any system changes such as new equipment, process redesign, or changes to the product mix.
Not only is process modelling an effective continuous improvement tool but it also allows firms to prototype the effect of major changes to their production systems. Allowing effective decision making early in the change effort.
We have experience assisting many of Australia’s leading manufacturers – helping companies such as Cadbury, CSL, George Weston Foods and Orica both optimise and transform their production systems.
Get in touch with the ideas* team to talk more about how we can implement process models for your business operations.