Multi-Party Operational Plan Simulation System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current computer-implemented simulation tools for operational plans lack the ability to coordinate simulations among multiple parties, leading to slow or outdated information and an inability to run multiple simulations, which can result in increased risks of operational plan failure and resource loss.
Innovation Solution
A multi-party operational plan simulation computing system that implements a build-simulation module and a staging-simulation module, allowing multiple network nodes to access and modify simulation data, generating consensus modification data based on inputs from various parties, and simulating operational plans in a multi-node network environment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a single-party simulation system is used for operational plans, then the system complexity is low and ease of operation is maintained, but multiple parties cannot coordinate simulations simultaneously leading to slow information updates and outdated data
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the simulation functionality into separate modules (build-simulation module and staging-simulation module) that can be independently accessed by different network nodes. Each module handles specific simulation tasks, allowing multiple parties to coordinate without creating a monolithic complex system.
Solution Approach 2:
The simulation system is designed to serve multiple parties with different roles (business owners, suppliers, manufacturers, consultants, financing institutions) through a universal multi-node network architecture. The same simulation infrastructure supports diverse simulation needs across all participants simultaneously.
2Reliability
If multiple simulation attempts are conducted to ensure operational plan success, then the reliability of the operational plan improves, but resource consumption increases beyond what limited resources can support
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary simulation actions in a virtual environment before real-world implementation. Multiple simulation attempts can be conducted digitally without consuming physical resources, allowing thorough testing of operational plans to ensure success before actual execution.
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates virtual copies of the operational plan environment for simulation purposes. These digital replicas allow unlimited simulation attempts without consuming real-world resources such as raw materials, time, or financing, preserving actual resources while enabling comprehensive plan validation.
3Measurement precision
If simulation tools are designed with comprehensive functionality to simulate multiple scenarios, then the measurement precision of simulation results improves, but the ease of operation decreases due to complex user interface requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The simulation functionality is segmented into distinct modules (build-simulation and staging-simulation) that can be accessed independently. This modular approach allows comprehensive simulation capabilities while presenting simplified, role-specific interfaces to different users, maintaining ease of operation without sacrificing measurement precision.
Data Source
AI summary
A multi-party operational plan simulation computing system implements a build-simulation module and a staging-simulation module. Based on characteristics of an operational plan, the build-simulation module generates a build plan data object and permits a particular network node to modify the build plan data object. The staging-simulation module simulates an environment for the operational plan and permits multiple network nodes to simulate the build plan data object. Based on data received from the particular network node or a simulation, the multi-party operational plan simulation computing system determines a data value that describes a revised characteristic of the operational plan and modifies the build plan data object based on the revised characteristic. The multi-party operational plan simulation computing system provides, to one or more network nodes, interface data associated with the modified build plan data object.