• DocumentCode
    2962987
  • Title

    Simulation based project selection decision analysis tool

  • Author

    Powers, Gary ; Ruwanpura, Janaka Y. ; Dolhan, Gany ; Chu, Martin

  • Author_Institution
    Nova Chemicals Ltd., Red Deer, Alta., Canada
  • Volume
    2
  • fYear
    2002
  • fDate
    8-11 Dec. 2002
  • Firstpage
    1778
  • Abstract
    Project selection is the process of evaluating individual projects, to choose the right project based on an analysis so that the objectives of the company will be achieved. It involves a thorough analysis including the most important financial aspect to determine the most optimum project among all the alternatives. Some projects have high uncertainty, and therefore simulation based project selection decision analysis could evaluate the projects with a greater confidence. The model presented in the paper shows a special purpose simulation tool for project selection based on influences that govern the project selection process. A graphical and hierarchical approach is adopted for the non-simulation experts to use the model to derive the expected results for project selection process and decision making under uncertain conditions.
  • Keywords
    decision support systems; digital simulation; project management; decision making; financial aspect; project selection process; simulation based project selection decision analysis tool; special purpose simulation tool; uncertain conditions; Analytical models; Civil engineering; Drives; Personnel; Power generation economics; Probability distribution; Production; Project management; Solid modeling; Uncertainty;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Simulation Conference, 2002. Proceedings of the Winter
  • Print_ISBN
    0-7803-7614-5
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/WSC.2002.1166465
  • Filename
    1166465