Burbidge Short Case Study - Pro-Model Simulation Software is not just for Large Companies

Production Modelling, a leading provider of cutting edge simulation, planning and scheduling software and consultancy, based in the UK, wishes to congratulate Burbidge & Son Ltd on their exceptional application of the ProModel Simulation Software, for which it has also been acknowledged, as a highly commended case study, by MCS magazine.

As all businesses continually strive to meet rising market demands and improve overall performance, change has become obligatory. However, testing out new ideas in an operational environment – whether it’s the shop floor, warehouse or office - can be time consuming, disruptive, and also very expensive, especially if the new ideas don’t work first time. Similarly, very few businesses can afford for investment in new equipment to fail to deliver the expected benefits. The solution, which is now being implemented by businesses of all sizes, and from diverse industries such from general manufacturing to pharmaceutical and food processing, is to first test new ideas using ProModel Simulation Software.

Burbidge, a well established manufacturer of high-quality kitchens and SME, has discovered that using its ProModel Simulation software system to fully assess production process change ideas and research investment decisions, delivers exceptional benefits; negating many the potential risk involved and significantly improving the decision making process. Also, although ProModel is considered to be one of the most advanced systems in the field of dynamic simulation modelling, the software has proven to be very cost effective and has been very easily implemented.
As Graham Heaven, Burbidge's financial director, observes, "Often, companies make process change or investment decisions based on gut feel, or on simplified and inaccurate assessments, and then wonder why these changes fail to meet expectations. Yet, as we have found, the tools for making important operational decisions based on realistic data are now readily available, easy to use, and only need a relatively small investment - especially compared to the potentially enormous cost of getting it wrong."

It doesn't matter what size the company may be, simulation should be an integral part of their decision making process, whether it's operational – e.g. adding new machinery, redesigning layouts, factory or warehouse extension, introduction of new products, introducing new production methods, re-engineering a process or strategic – e.g. can the business justify a capital investment, will it produce the desired performance improvement? How can our supply chain be streamlined?

The cost of Pro-Model Simulation software is minimal in comparison with the potential benefits and rapid return on investment. Increasingly, businesses cannot afford to risk making bad decisions. It's common sense really – you have to ask the question - why wouldn't you use simulation before making operational and strategic decisions? Read more.....