Summary
Simulation Dynamics developed two tools to assist Brown and Root in preparing estimates for service contracts. A services contract simulation was developed to predict the level of service responsiveness and resource utilization that results from tasks required under the contract.
The second tool is an estimating database that supports the estimating process and provide information for proposal preparation, simulation and once a contract is awarded, provide initial information to the MP/2 system.
The simulation was developed in three steps: Version 1 included the programmed orders block which generates streams of task orders in accordance with a task order table. These orders are routed to task management blocks that operate according to task shift, overtime and completion requirements. Task response and completion performance are measured. A nominal resource constraint is included for preliminary testing.
Version 2 included labor and equipment constraints, including accounting for labor utilization on one, two or three shifts, and allocation of labor to weekend shifts.
The final version of the simulation incorporates cost parameters and reporting.
Strategic Assessment
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- Long term resource requirements
Simulation Dynamics developed a model to assess resource requirements for facility maintenance to assist KBR in developing proposals for long term facility maintenance contracts.