Simulation Software Empowers Logistics Success at Sydney 2000 Olympics

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Simulation Software Empowers Logistics Success at
Sydney 2000 Olympics

• Mr. Len Pearson
• Business Development Manager
• InterDynamics Pty Ltd
• Developers of PlanimateTM

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PlanimateTM Simulation Software

• Animated graphical images - visual
• Business Rules, Goals Constraints
• Real-time decisions what-if analysis
• Simultaneous treatment of discrete events
• Power, flexibility, transparency ease of use
• Tools to create interactive GUIs
• Incorporate optimisation algorithms
• Interface with a wide range of applications
• Provide real-time Plans Schedules

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SOCOG Logistics Structure
CP
SOP/DH
S U P P L I E R S
CP
OLC
CP
S P O N S E R S
CP
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SOCOG Logistics Requirements

• Delivery Vehicle Scheduling System
• Key functionality's
• Scheduling
• Scenario Planning
• Reporting
• Required to determine specific time slots for
  each Stakeholder
• Suppliers - Coca Cola, Fosters, Streets etc
• Service - ORTA OSCC

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SOCOG Logistics Requirements

• Master Delivery Schedule - MDS
• Each day of competition, non-competition and
  training for period 1 Sept to 29 Oct
• Task to effect
• 500 Deliveries a day to SOP - 25 Venues 115
  delivery points
• 100 Deliveries a day to DH - 4 Venues 10
  delivery points
• Time window from midnight to 0600 AM

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SOCOG Logistics Requirements

• System Operating Environment
• Windows NT 4.0 / Lotus Smartsuite 97
• Import / Export to both Lotus 123 and Excel
  spreadsheet environments
• Operate in stand alone mode
• Output format capable of being e-mailed in Lotus
  Notes and read by both Smartsuite 97 and
  Microsoft Office products

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SOCOG Logistics Requirements

• System Functionality
• Multiple security levels
• Seamless conversion from SOP gt DH
• Deliver multiple version of MDS
• Use schedule optimisation techniques
• Ease of use - staff trained in a few hours
• High level of User intervention

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SOCOG Bases for Decision

• Time was short - Rapid Application Development
  (RAD) capability ensured time lines would be
  meet.
• Animated, highly visual displays offered clarity
  in communication.
• Simulation engine provided capability to test MDS
  robustness
• Robust Solution - Portability of DVSS
• Competitive pricing - less than 50 of other bids
  received

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SOCOG Logistics Operational Experience with the
DVSS

• Decision Support Tool for period 1st June to 1st
  September 2000
• Demonstrated to senior management that the
  logistics system would function as planned
• DVSS enabled
• visual communication capability
• a fact based decision making environment

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Scheduling Operations

• A full set of MDS was developed for the Games
  period (60 days) in early September.
• MDS based on Forecast Delivery Data submitted by
  stakeholders.
• During Games Operations the MDS was updated daily
  based on variations submitted by the stakeholders

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Scheduling Operations
MDS Development Cycle
1800 Confirm Additions
2400 Commence Deliveries
1200 Issue Schedule
0600 Collect Data
0800 Develop Schedule
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Operating Challenges

• Data submissions were often late and inaccurate.
• Stakeholders had low level of skills in
  spreadsheet environment.
• Late delivery changes required a modification to
  processes (additions sheet)
• MDS issue procedures time consuming

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Operating Challenges

• DVSS operations were complicated by dual Lotus
  Microsoft environment.
• Modification of delivery windows during phases of
  operations caused scheduling complications.
• One time only operation - little previous
  experience - frequent changes to system dynamics.

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Operating Statistics

• Olympics ( 1 Sep - 1 Oct 00)
• SOP 14,500 vehicles scheduled for 51 stakeholders
• DH 1,500 vehicles scheduled for 20 stakeholders
• Minimum security incidents - deliveries not on
  MDS
• Paralympics (12 Oct - 29 Oct 00)
• SOP 4200 vehicles scheduled for 46 stakeholders
• Minimum security incidents - deliveries not on
  MDS

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Advantages of Simulation Tools in Scheduling
Applications

• Lower Costs
• Decision Rules
• Resolution Speed
• Transparency
• Communication Aid
• Schedule Verification
• Operational Training

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT !

• GOLD MEDAL WORLD RECORD performance by the
  SOCOG Logistics Team