Process Analysis Simulation

Abstract

This interactive exercise emulates a process wherein a virtual Card is created in a series of steps. It can be used to expose students to ideas and concepts in process analysis, management, and improvement. It may be used in classes focusing on operations management, project management, and software development. The simulation is run on the project-management web application Trello. It allows for simultaneous, real-time observation and collaboration between players. Students can observe other students working at the same time they are performing specific tasks. This exercise is suitable for students in either full-time or executive MBA programs, as well as executive education programs.

Excerpt

UVA-OM-1718

Dec. 16, 2020

Process Analysis Simulation

Introduction

A potential recruiter is looking to invite a team of high-performing individuals to a new software-development initiative they are initiating. Time and quality are of utmost importance to the recruiter, so they have developed a competition to test velocity and attention to detail. This task involves creating a set of virtual Cards. You and your team will be competing against several other teams for the positions.

Production Process

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Keywords: video, process analysis, process improvement, capacity, throughput, Little's Law, online learning, virtual learning, Trello