Title :
SimTrainer: a management training tool
Author :
Stark, Wade ; Alptekin, Sema E.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Ind. & Manuf. Eng., Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
Abstract :
The advent of the computer created an opportunity to simulate the effects of real-life scenarios. This characteristic, being able to correct mistakes before they happen, has made simulation a popular and a frequently used decision making technique. The rapid changes in today´s technology have created a challenging environment for those individuals involved in educating today´s work force. As new technologies emerge, employees and students need to be trained on these manufacturing processes and procedures. The project presented in this paper uses simulation in the development of a computer-assisted instruction tool that is aimed at training managers of these new technologies in the areas of manufacturing planning and control (MPC).
Keywords :
computer based training; management education; manufacture; manufacturing processes; CAI; MPC; SimTrainer; computer-assisted instruction tool; decision making technique; employees; management training tool; manufacturing planning and control; manufacturing procedures; manufacturing processes; students; Computational modeling; Computer aided instruction; Computer aided manufacturing; Computer simulation; Decision making; Management training; Manufacturing processes; Project management; Pulp manufacturing; Technology management;
Conference_Titel :
Frontiers in Education Conference, 1999. FIE '99. 29th Annual
Conference_Location :
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5643-8
DOI :
10.1109/FIE.1999.840344
