Presenter	Jim Curry, CEO, OpStat Group Inc.
Webinar Sponsor	Automated Manufacturing & Assembly Community of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Webinar Title	Lean Simulation: "Test-Fly" Changes to the Operation Note: This webinar is currently only available for viewing by SME members. Mr. Curry is in negotiations with SME to release it for public viewing. We will keep you updated.
Webinar Recorded	February 12, 2010
Length	53 minutes
Synopsis	This presentation focuses on a case study of a high-mix plant in which a lean team used simulation to test process changes needed to convert from a push process to a demand-driven pull process, before implementing them in the actual work environment. In this webinar, you will learn how simulation modeling can be used as a tool in lean improvement programs, as a complement to other techniques such as value stream mapping and kaizen. Simulation allows one to visually see and measure how processes perform over time, including materials, information and financial flows, and how variability impacts them. It is particularly valuable in operations where a mix of products share resources, and it is difficult to "get your head around" all the things that are happening in a manufacturing stream. The presentation will focus on a case study of a high mix plant in which a lean team used simulation to test process changes needed to convert from a push process to a demand driven pull process, before implementing them in the actual work environment.

A very trimmed down version of the Database and Data Management on-site training course is also given as a 5-day, 2 hour per day webinar.

In this webinar, you will learn how to:

	Create databases
	Create and modify tables, fields, and records
	Create relationships
	Use dynamic linking
	Use basic Read and Write blocks
	Build reading and writing constructs using the Read (I), Write (I), and Equation (I) blocks
	Import and export model data

Explore ExtendSim's extensive data exchange, storage, and management
capabilities while learning about:

	Creating ExtendSim databases
	Internal data storage techniques
	Dynamic linking between an ExtendSim database and data
	Establishing Parent/Child relationships
	Basic to advanced blocks for data management
	Blocks for data exchange
	User interfaces for data exchange
	Using the Excel Add-In for ExtendSim databases

The focus is on creating and using internal ExtendSim databases, but other data exchange and storage capabilities will also be discussed.

This webinar is designed for Engineers, Managers, System Analysts, and anyone else who wants to learn how to manage data and maximize the usage of
databases in ExtendSim and to manage data.

Course requirements include:

	High speed internet connection
	ExtendSim installed (LT version or better)
	Not necessary, but having one screen dedicated to the screen sharing application and one screen dedicated to ExtendSim is suggested.

* Cost is $500 for this 5-day webinar. If you own an ExtendSim Maintenance Subscription, take advantage of a $200 discount on this course and attend for just $300. Please contact Imagine That Inc. to request a future webinar date.

If you are already familiar with ExtendSim 7 and would like a jump start on using ExtendSim 8, this webinar will be beneficial. This presentation combines slides with example models to highlight the extraordinary number of new modeling features and enhanced capabilities in ExtendSim 8. This 46-minute webinar is available for online viewing or download and is absolutely FREE!

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Comments from a few of those who attended the original broadcasted webinar:

	"Version 8 looks very sweet. Love your work."
	"EXCELLENT! Equation Debugger."
	"Thanks. It is a great improvement."
	"Awesome Dave. Thanks heaps!"
	"Thanks! I can't wait to start using v8!"

This two hour webinar will give former Arena® users a jump start as they convert to ExtendSim. It covers:

	Using value connectors, rather than writing code, to perform calculations.
	The types of discrete event blocks (residence, passing, and decision) and why you don't need resources everywhere.
	The advantages of the ExtendSim internal, relational database when building complex models.
	Easy ways to duplicate, store, and reuse hierarchical components.
	Creating a user interface using cloning and other non-programming methods.
	Debugging models with ExtendSim's interactive features.

This webinar may be arranged at a time convenient to you. Contact Imagine That Inc. to schedule your private webinar.