Take the following items to record observations and quantitative data as far as possible:
Paper, pen, timer with minutes/seconds (e.g. wristwatch, cell phone, or stopwatch);
Submit your answer as a four-page memorandum describing your approach to solving this assignment, any interesting observations or insights, and the following sections:
Brief description of selected and observed process type;
List with mini description of elements, with resource counts and activity durations;
List of (typical) inputs with type, quantity, and unit;
List of (typical) outputs with type, quantity, and unit;
List with mini description of rules, distinguishing to which element(s) each applies;
One-page narrative (part of 4 pages) that describes all elements and behaviors.
Attach an appendix (does not count toward page length) a full printout of your annotated and edited actual input data (before being analyzed) as well as the network model itself.
Part 2: Process Model
Develop, debug, and run a well-labeled jStrobe model of the entire process.
Part 3: Process Analysis
Experiment with the simulation model by varying parameters of resources and activities as necessary to determine if the process is already (near) its possible optimum. If so, provide evidence why; if not, provide thoughtful suggestions for process improvements.