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The Integrated Use of Enterprise and System Dynamics Modelling Techniques in Support of Business Decisions
Joint Authors
Ratchev, S.
Agyapong-Kodua, K.
Weston, Richard H.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-25, 25 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-07-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
25
Main Subjects
Economics & Business Administration
Business Administration
Abstract EN
Enterprise modelling techniques support business process (re)engineering by capturing existing processes and based on perceived outputs, support the design of future process models capable of meeting enterprise requirements.
System dynamics modelling tools on the other hand are used extensively for policy analysis and modelling aspects of dynamics which impact on businesses.
In this paper, the use of enterprise and system dynamics modelling techniques has been integrated to facilitate qualitative and quantitative reasoning about the structures and behaviours of processes and resource systems used by a Manufacturing Enterprise during the production of composite bearings.
The case study testing reported has led to the specification of a new modelling methodology for analysing and managing dynamics and complexities in production systems.
This methodology is based on a systematic transformation process, which synergises the use of a selection of public domain enterprise modelling, causal loop and continuous simulation modelling techniques.
The success of the modelling process defined relies on the creation of useful CIMOSA process models which are then converted to causal loops.
The causal loop models are then structured and translated to equivalent dynamic simulation models using the proprietary continuous simulation modelling tool iThink.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Agyapong-Kodua, K.& Weston, Richard H.& Ratchev, S.. 2012. The Integrated Use of Enterprise and System Dynamics Modelling Techniques in Support of Business Decisions. Advances in Decision Sciences،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-25.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-499377
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Agyapong-Kodua, K.…[et al.]. The Integrated Use of Enterprise and System Dynamics Modelling Techniques in Support of Business Decisions. Advances in Decision Sciences No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-25.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-499377
American Medical Association (AMA)
Agyapong-Kodua, K.& Weston, Richard H.& Ratchev, S.. The Integrated Use of Enterprise and System Dynamics Modelling Techniques in Support of Business Decisions. Advances in Decision Sciences. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-25.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-499377
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-499377