Kickstart Your Process Improvement with Expert-Led Simulation Workshops
Develop a first-stage simulation with actionable insight and tangible results rapidly, with hands-on guidance and expertise from our vastly experienced simulation professionals.
Simul8 Kickstarter Workshop
Every business wants faster, more efficient processes - but knowing where to start and how to make the right changes can be overwhelming. Whether you're optimizing production, reducing wait times, or streamlining your supply chain, making changes without understanding the full impact can be risky.
That's why we created the Simul8 Kickstarter Workshop - a hands-on, expert-led session designed to help your team quickly model, test, and optimize process improvements using a simulation built by our experts.
And best of all, our simulation consultants bring years of expertise, ensuring you get the most out of your simulation - fast. Instead of spending weeks or months figuring out simulation on your own, our Kickstarter Workshop fast-tracks your learning and delivers real results - right from the start. Depending on the scope of your project, make actionable decisions within 1-5 days!
At the end of the workshop, you'll walk away with:
- A working simulation model of your process
- Validated improvement ideas based on real data
- The confidence to move forward with simulation-backed decisions
Ideal for:
- Lean Six Sigma practitioners
- Process improvement professionals
- Teams running Kaizen events
Perfect for those new to simulation - demonstrate its value before committing to a full-scale implementation.
New to Simulation? Use the Workshop as a Proof of Concept
If you're just starting with simulation, investing in new technology or upskilling your team can feel like a big commitment. The Kickstarter Workshop is a low-risk, high-impact way to prove the value of simulation before making a full investment.
- Show stakeholders real-world benefits before committing to full adoption
- Demonstrate quick wins to build confidence in simulation as a decision-making tool
- Get hands-on experience with expert guidance, so you can see how simulation fits into your process improvement strategy
This is not a training course - it's a collaborative session to prove simulation delivers tangible ROI in a real-world scenario with the help of expert consultants who ensure you get it right the first time.
How does it work?
Facilitated Problem Definition
Many process improvement efforts fail because teams tackle the wrong problem. Our expert consultants act as facilitators, guiding discussions to ensure that your team identifies the true root cause of inefficiencies. Whether you're running a Kaizen event or a broader operational transformation initiative, we'll help you:
- Define the key objectives and success metrics
- Align cross-functional teams around a shared goal
- Ensure you're solving the right problem - before investing time and effort
Build a Rapid Simulation Model
With our expert guidance, we work with you to quickly build an accurate simulation of your process in Simul8. This gives you a dynamic, real-time view of how your system performs, revealing inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
- Test staffing levels, scheduling strategies, resource allocation, or process flow changes
- Compare different Lean and Six Sigma improvement ideas side-by-side
- Eliminate assumptions and make changes based on real data
Experiment with Solutions
We guide your team through a data-driven problem-solving process, testing different improvement ideas in the simulation to see what works best - without disrupting your real-world operations.
- Define the key objectives and success metrics
- Align cross-functional teams around a shared goal
- Ensure you're solving the right problem - before investing time and effort
Deliver Actionable Insights
At the end of the workshop, we ensure your team has the insights and tools needed to implement real improvements with confidence. Your team will have:
- A clear understanding of what changes will drive the most impact
- A validated, data-backed plan for process improvements
- A working simulation model that you can continue to refine and use
Example Use Case: Using the Kickstarter Workshop to Support a Lean Kaizen Event
Kaizen events are a powerful tool for rapid process improvements, but they often rely on assumptions, value stream maps, and spreadsheets. What if you could test improvement ideas instantly - before making real-world changes?
That's exactly what Simul8's Kickstarter Workshop can help with.
Scenario: A Manufacturing Team Tackling Production Delays
- We built a simulation of their production line in a single day, allowing the team to see exactly where bottlenecks were occurring.
- They tested multiple improvement strategies - including adjusting batch sizes, reallocating workers, and optimizing machine schedules - all in the simulation, risk-free.
- By the end of the workshop, they had a data-backed action plan to reduce downtime by 20%, with full confidence in their proposed changes.
Why Work with Simul8's Expert Simulation Consultants?
When you're new to simulation - or even if you've used it before - it can take time to build confidence in how to structure models, interpret results, and apply simulation effectively to decision-making. That's where our expert consultants come in.
By working with our seasoned simulation professionals, you get:
- Facilitation and problem definition - Our consultants act as a neutral facilitator, ensuring that your team is tackling the right problem with clear objectives.
- Fast model-building expertise - Our consultants have years of hands-on experience creating simulations across multiple industries, so we'll help you get up and running fast.
- Confidence in your results - We'll ensure your simulation is robust, validated, and providing reliable insights.
- Tailored insights for your business - We don't just help you build a simulation - we work with you to interpret results and translate them into actionable improvements.
Is the Kickstarter Workshop Right for You?
If you're running a Kaizen event, process improvement project, or operational transformation initiative, our Kickstarter Workshop is the perfect way to:
- Kickstart your project with expert support
- Quickly build a working simulation model
- Identify and validate the best improvement ideas
- Make confident, data-driven decisions
- Prove the value of simulation before committing to a full-scale rollout
Ready to see how simulation can accelerate your process improvement? Contact us to discuss your requirements and receive a custom quote.