Simulation modeling is a sophisticated systems analysis activity requiring a strong technical education and considerable practical modeling experience. Model programming, which is taught by simulation-software vendors, represents only one of the ten steps in a sound simulation study. Without the appropriate modeling expertise, there is a significant probability of your simulation study's resulting in a costly incorrect decision or your results not even being used.
On the other hand, Averill M. Law & Associates has years of experience in helping organizations make effective decisions with simulation. Our highly trained analysts will work closely with members of your organization to help ensure that a model is developed that is valid, correctly executed, and actually used in the decision-making process. This is in sharp contrast to the "simulation models" developed by many consulting companies, where a computer program is delivered to the client, without much regard to model validation and the proper use of statistical techniques. Since we are not tied to a particular simulation package, we can choose the software that is the most appropriate and cost-effective for your organization.
Before beginning your next simulation project, ask yourself whether your proposed modeling group or consulting company can answer the following critical questions:
If the answer to one or more of the above questions is "no," then your simulation project might very well produce erroneous results. Please call Averill M. Law & Associates today to find out how we can "guarantee" the success of your next study.