A Comparative Study of Business Process Simulation Tools
Thesis (BA/MA)
Advisor(s): Nathalie Wolf
Motivation
In an increasingly volatile world, companies are under constant pressure to develop and adapt to remain competitive in the long term. Companies are, therefore, striving to optimize their processes, which is why software products for modeling, analyzing, and optimizing business processes are essential in this context. Using simulation methods is one way of analyzing and optimizing companies' business processes. Therefore, understanding the capabilities and limitations of different simulation software is crucial for companies to make informed decisions when selecting the most suitable tool for their specific requirements. This thesis aims to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different software solutions to enable informed decision-making.
Research Objectives
- Comparison and evaluation of features and functionalities of business process simulation tools
- Evaluation of the applicability of different simulation software in different contexts
Tasks
- Literature Review on business process simulation
- Identification of leading business process simulation software vendors
- Design of a suitable comparative study
- Conduction of the comparative study
- Analysis of the results and discuss findings
Requirements
- Interest in business processes and business process improvement
- Interest in simulation software and software evaluation
- Above-average grades or other qualification
- Structured, careful, and self-motivated work style
- High degree of autonomy and responsibility
Further Information
Please send your application, including our application form, your "Notenauszug" from TUMonline, and your CV to nathalie.wolf@tum.de. Please note that we can only consider applications with complete documents.