MDG BPSim Execution Engine

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Overview

Enterprise Architect's BPSim Execution Engine gives you the ability to configure a BPSim simulation against a BPMN diagram. The BPSim capability offers the modeler and business strategist an unprecedented flexibility in assigning operational information to a model and then assessing the quality of the solution based on information received back from the Simulation engine.

This allows them to test ideas, identify optimal staffing ratios, experiment with probabilities, alter the timing and duration of events and eliminate bottlenecks, all before committing funds to project implementation.

The BPSim Execution Engine

To run a BPSim simulation with Enterprise Architect you will need an appropriate execution engine that can understand the BPSim standard. Sparx Systems has teamed up with Lanner (recognised as the world's leading business process simulation and optimisation organisation) to provide you with the MDG BPSim Execution Engine, which enables seamless integration between model, configuration, simulation and results.

Key Benefits of using BPSim:

• Experiment with project variables to identify an optimal solution
• Verify your expectations before committing funds to a project
• Manipulate triggers, events, resources and wait times to understand how they impact your business process
• Improve resource allocation and event timing
• Eliminate bottlenecks and identify critical success factors

Comparing Simulations to Enhance Decision Making

The Enterprise Architect Toolbox contains a Business Process Simulation artifact that can be used to configure your simulation. You have the ability to manage a range of variables including:

• Wait time
• Sequence flow
• Event probability
• and Resource allocation

This allows you to run multiple simulations of a business process, while altering variables that the business can control such as staffing resources or wait times.

This allows you to compare and contrast the results, helping you to identify factors that contribute to success or alternatively alert you to scenarios that may result in failure. Use the charts, reports and insight gathered from running a business process simulation to enhance decision making and ultimately improve the underlying business process model.

Note: The MDG BPSim Execution Engine is included into the purchase of the Unified and Ultimate editions of Enterprise Architect. Therefore, to trial its functionality, simply download the Enterprise Architect Trial and choose one of these editions.