A discrete-event simulation tool for decision support in selecting project scheduling strategies

Thomas Heine Rasmussen, Niels Hansen, Sanja Lazarova-Molnar

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3 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

In software engineering, project scheduling is an essential factor that determines success of projects. Success is influenced by various project scheduling estimates, such as accurate estimates of project's duration and budget. These estimates highly depend on uncertainties related to commonly occurring unpredictable events during a project's duration. Furthermore, budget and duration estimates depend on the available teams and their performance levels with respect to tasks and circumstances. This paper proposes a data-driven Discrete-Event Simulation (DES) approach to provide decision support to project managers in project scheduling. Moreover, we introduce a tool that we developed for this purpose, which features various visualizations of results and helps project managers compare different strategies and parameters.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 7th International Conference on Modeling, Simulation, and Applied Optimization, ICMSAO 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781509054541
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 26 2017
Externally publishedYes
Event7th International Conference on Modeling, Simulation, and Applied Optimization, ICMSAO 2017 - Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Duration: Apr 4 2017Apr 6 2017

Publication series

Name2017 7th International Conference on Modeling, Simulation, and Applied Optimization, ICMSAO 2017

Other

Other7th International Conference on Modeling, Simulation, and Applied Optimization, ICMSAO 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited Arab Emirates
CitySharjah
Period4/4/174/6/17

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Control and Optimization
  • Modelling and Simulation

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