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“Decision Simulators” Speed Implementation and Improve Operations

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  • Mark R. Lembersky

    (Weyerhaeuser Company, Tacoma, Washington 98477)

  • Uli H. Chi

    (Weyerhaeuser Company, Tacoma, Washington 98477)

Abstract

Packaging MS/OR models and algorithms in “Decision Simulators” (DS) helps users accept model performance and solutions, making implementation more likely and more rapid. Like video games and flight simulators, a DS emphasizes a believable representation of the decision-making environment, user interaction with immediate feedback on the effect of decisions, and ease of use. A decision simulator was put in practice in 1977 at Weyerhaeuser to implement a dynamic programming approach to improved timber processing. The simulator allows users (either timber buckers or management) to test different crosscutting and log-allocating decisions for economic value. This application continues to yield a multi-million dollar annual profit increase.

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  • Mark R. Lembersky & Uli H. Chi, 1984. "“Decision Simulators” Speed Implementation and Improve Operations," Interfaces, INFORMS, vol. 14(4), pages 1-15, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:inm:orinte:v:14:y:1984:i:4:p:1-15
    DOI: 10.1287/inte.14.4.1
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