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In our blog, we share ideas about simulation, modeling, software delivery, systems analysis, and systems design. For information specific to the Software Solutions Studio, consider taking a look at the video tutorials and white papers.

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Beyond basic functional modeling: adding planning and control processes

The more comprehensively your software application delivery systems are modeled, the more value you’ll be able to bring to its processes.

January 23, 2021

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Aligning functional modeling with process improvement

Functional modeling provides an excellent foundation for process improvement.

January 9, 2021

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Getting started with functional modeling for system specifications

Function modeling is a part of any multi-faceted modeling approach and can facilitate analysis, discovery, and design.

December 19, 2020

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Enterprise modeling: why a bottom-up, distributed approach works

It’s now easier than ever to develop a distributed, decentralized, bottom-up strategy for enterprise modeling and simulation.

November 28, 2020

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Cross-organization collaboration in software supply chains

As the software landscape proves increasingly competitive, one avenue for sustainable innovation and competitive advantage is value chain innovations.

November 7, 2020

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Software delivery and the six thinking hats

The “Six Thinking Hats” can be used to generate valuable insights and trigger worthwhile changes within the software application delivery process.

October 24, 2020

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Customized software development at a rapid pace

How can a tailored solution be sold to customers, while the organization produces those solutions at scale, and at a low cost?

October 10, 2020

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How much do software supply chain decisions really cost?

By switching focus away from optimized lowest-cost software production, we get closer to the end goal - successful customer outcomes.

September 26, 2020

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Scope and complexity in software delivery

With so many actors, perspectives, processes, and so forth, how can we truly understand our software delivery systems?

September 12, 2020

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