New Horizons for Lanner TechnologyAddressing Increasing Demand for Predictive Simulation Capabilities

Macro-Market Demographics– VUCA forces will drive increasing decision uncertainty– Changing business models – enormous risks and rewards– New integrated modelling & analytics tools needed– Simulation will expand into serious Business GamificationTM

Lanner Context

The Challenge

• Demand for Predictive Simulation capabilities is growing• The Critical Success Factors for modellers are clear:

They want to Support more

Business Decision Makers

They want to Answer Business Questions Faster

They want to get more Value from Existing Models

They want to Answer more

Business Questions

However:• Talented and dedicated modellers remain a rare resource• Requirement for easy access solutions for non specialists• Desire to run near real-time decision-making scenarios• Desire for multi-platform delivery options to aid adoption• New User Personas are emerging..

Configurable Simulation Assets

Analyst

Stakeholder

Modeller

Analysis Support Requirement

Requirement Translated into

Model Definition

Simulation Model is Configured to represent System, Data and Business rules

Structured Evaluation: Options, Ideas and

Alternates

Simulation Guided Choices

Business Decisions Business Advantage

OUR AIM IS TO DRIVE VELOCITY IN THIS PROCESS

The Decision Support Process

More Users, More Uses, More Usage

Customers’ Stated Aims

More business questions Less time to answer

No time to develop skills

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Early MatureLevel of Maturity

Typical historical productivity path

Existing customer opportunity

New customer aspiration

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No Software Footprint

Any Browser, Any Device

Models can be put in the hands of Stakeholders

Share & Collaborate on Models

Move beyond Desktop Interface Limitations (e.g. MS Excel)

Access Big Data

Exploit Modern BI Technology

Faster Comparison of Ideas & Business Options

Advantages of the Cloud

• WITNESS Product Development Roadmap:– easier, faster simulation model creation and analysis– visualisation to support future Business Gamification

• Enterprise Solutions PaaS (HPC / Cloud)– faster, lower expertise running of experiments– consistent enterprise-wise use and understanding– supported by best practice delivery methods & expertise– enabled through high quality simulation models

• Identify Strategic Partners: – domain capability to extend reach of value of simulation

Lanner Strategic Response – Velocity through Technology

Deploying WITNESS Models on the Cloud

Application Enables Analysts to Build Scenarios

Scenarios Set Model Parameters & Logic

Define Data Parameters Like Excel

Visual Data Entry

Validate & Simulate

Connect & Use External Data Sources

Conditional Inputs

See the Simulated Outcomes

Integrate BI tools for data visualisation

Access Data for Offline Analysis

Watch the model replications run for visual anomalies, system understanding and insight for changes/new scenarios

Group scenarios and compare options for clear understanding of the best solution

Support through Methodology

• Assess problems for strategic vs tactical value and model appropriately

• When possible Design and Build models with long term value in mind – data driven flexibility

• Identify the ‘levers’ that decision makers want to assess and expose models in a way that gives non-modellers access to these choices

• Focus on the analysis of simulation outputs – this is the main source of valuable insight and foresight

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Lanner Simulation Assets

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DYNAMIC BUSINESS FORESIGHT

Lanner & Dynamic Future: New Horizons Vision Dynamic decision clarity in a complex world

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Smarter BusinessProcess

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