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This chapter investigates how a process-centred change methodology can be used as a framework for undertaking a simulation study and simulation can be seen as an important technique when undertaking process improvement.
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(2008). Enabling Simulation – Simulation and Process Improvement Methodology. In: Enabling a Simulation Capability in the Organisation. Decision Engineering. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84800-169-5_5
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