Fourier's simulation approach for decision support helps save customers millions

In this day and age, making the right decision at the right time is of tremendous value to any business or corporation.

Decisions such as automating processes, enhancing resource structures, upgrading/enhancing facilities and spending capital on infrastructure changes are becoming more important, and can often determine the success of the organisation's future.

However, these decisions are often based on a gut feel or a well-presented business case, without the necessary proof of concept and proven ROI.

Proposed solutions on complex environmental questions like the impact of 2010 on infrastructure and disaster recovery plans at airports and public sites need more scientific proof. Simulation is specifically aimed at providing your business with a tool to evaluate the effect of change on your current operations and prove the benefit in a structured scientific way.

Fourier develops custom-designed simulation models for clients across all business sectors, enabling them to analyse the effect of changes in processes, resources, infrastructure as well as the effect of future growth and expansion.

Whether it is to evaluate the different business cases proposed or to optimise the current processes by identifying and eliminating the bottlenecks, simulation is the key to making well-informed decisions and ensuring capital is spent optimally, ensuring the maximum ROI.

Fourier has completed a number of large simulation projects, including the simulation of a cash centre, logistics at an underground coal mine and the operations at a fuel sphere manufacturing plant, saving clients millions of rands and assisting in optimising current operations. Other business sectors included are call centres, manufacturing, banking, mining and healthcare.

According to Jakes van der Mescht, marketing manager of Fourier: "The South African market is rapidly adopting simulation as a means to ensure that capital is spent optimally. This follows the trend seen worldwide, where simulation is deployed across all sectors to assist in decision support and process optimisation." Gartner claims that even the initially sceptical senior managers are now moving towards adopting simulation as a tool to be deployed on a broad base throughout organisations.

For further information, contact Fourier at www.fourier.co.za or phone (012) 667 3232.