System Dynamics as a Modelling Tool for Engineering and Manufacturing

Learning Outcomes

After this two-hour Master Class session, you should be able to:

• Define modelling and system dynamics.
• Understand several of the techniques, architectures, and tools for system dynamics modelling.
• Develop basic generic models using causal loop diagrams and level-rate diagrams.
• Grasp the development thought process related to a model oriented towards the engineering and manufacturing space.

Content and Schedule

Led by Aalto University expert this Master Class will introduced you to some of the System Dynamics graphical modelling techniques, how these techniques relate to the underlying mathematical models, and tools which allow them to be implemented so that you can evaluate system behaviours without the need for complex mathematical calculations.

Content

Welcome and meet your instructor
Introduction to the principles of system dynamics and modelling
Techniques, architectures, and tools for system dynamics modelling

• Causal loop diagrams and level-rate diagrams
• Zero and first order systems
• System dynamics modelling tools
• Basic examples illustrating the model development process

Engineering and manufacturing use-case
Discussion session 
Key takeaways

For Whom?

This Master Class is suitable for individuals and organisations that are interested in modeling systems to observe the dynamic behaviour. Whilst the application to be demonstrated will be oriented towards the engineering and manufacturing space, the principles are generic and can be applied to any field.