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Chapter F, Problem 1DQ

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1 State the seven steps, beginning with “Defining the Problem.” that an operations manager should perform when using simulation to analyze a problem.

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To determine: The seven steps to perform using simulation to analyze the problem.

Introduction: Simulation is the model that can be used in operations, which would imitate the real world process. Simulation uses random sampling for the generation of realistic variability.

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The seven steps to perform using simulation to analyze the problem are as follows:

Step 1: Defining the problem

Step 2: Operations manager should introduce the important variables regarding the defined problem.

Step 3: Numerical models must be constructed.

Step 4: Possible course of actions to run the numerical models should be fixed.

Step 5: Operations manager should run the experiment.

Step 6: Result of the actions should be considered

Step 7: Operations manager should decide the course of action, which is beneficial among the alternatives.

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