Our approach
INITI8's approach centres on modelling and simulating processes. A simulation model is made, using companies' own expert knowledge of the processes in their networks. Next, by simulating the relevant processes, the bottlenecks in question are identified and analysed. The resulting insights are used to develop improvements, the impact and durability of which can be tested beforehand. As such, the model is a means of communication that is supremely suitable for obtaining the support needed for the actual implementation of these improvements.
In order to make the process more transparent, system dynamics is used. A system-dynamic model of the process is constructed, taking into account the interaction between the various constituent processes and parties in question. The latter make important contributions to the model (if need be, this can be done collectively).
Experience teaches us that proposed solutions to complex issues often fail because sensitive company information must be made available, and/or the existing mode of operation must be altered. To avoid this, INITI8 often opts for distributed solutions. These do not rely on making data centrally available or the alteration of the existing mode of operation. What they do is improve on the existing mode of operation. This means that there is no single central system, but one that consists of many small parts, each serving the interest of a specific party. To realise and test these distributed solutions, agent-based modelling is employed.