ASSESSMENT: <Individual Report>

Module Code: BMD0002 Statistics and Simulation Modelling

Module Title: Statistics and Simulation Modelling
Assessment Type Individual Report 3000 words
Academic Year 2024/25 Term 1

Assessment Task

ANSWER FOLLOWING THREE QUETSIONS:

Question 1 (30 marks)

Conduct a brief literature review of recent academic literature that have utilised
simulation modelling to investigate supply chain (or business) operations within a
particular industry sector. Assess the significance of simulation within your
collected literature and provide critical insights on the types of simulation modelling
used within them. (1200 words)

Question 2 (40 marks)

Using Arena, develop a simulation model of a supply chain of your choice. The
structure of supply chain must incorporate suppliers (minimum 1), manufacturer
(only one), distribution centres (minimum 2) and retailers (minimum 2). You may
use a range of Arena modules (flow modules and data modules) to demonstrate
your understanding of simulation modelling.
Develop the model further by incorporating four additional performance measures
of your choice (i.e. two for manufacturing and two for distribution).
Discuss the approach that you have used to develop your model and the way
performance measures are incorporated. (900 words)

Question 3 (30 marks)

Discuss the results obtained when using multiple replications using default Arena
report as well as additional performance measures developed in Question 2.
Provide critical evaluation/insights on your developed model. Submit the simulation
model file. (900 words)

Level of AI-Use permitted for this Assessment

Level 1- Not Permitted. The use of AI tools is not permitted in any part of this
assessment.
Task specific guidance:

Question 1 (30 Marks)

You should select 8 to10 research papers, from academic journals, published in
2018 and onwards. These research papers must belong to a particular industry
sector of your choice. Avoid generic/descriptive statements to answer the
question.

Question 2 (40 Marks)

To develop a simulation model, you may need to collect and adapt data from a
variety of sources including research papers, books, business magazines,
authentic websites, case studies. You may also assume some data
(logically/reasonable) where appropriate. Each manufacturing and distribution site
may have up to 3 to 4 discrete events/stages of processing.
You are expected to show good theoretical understanding of the selected
performance measures. These could be time related measures, and/or cost
measures, and/or quantity measures, and/or service-related measures and others.
Provide the formula used to develop these measures. Make use of references,
where appropriate. Incorporate performance measures to both sites i.e., two at
manufacturing and two at distribution.

Question 3 (30 Marks)

Provide an evaluation of the results (including improvement areas) along with the
implication within the whole supply chain. Critically analyse your developed model.
Aim to meet the overall word count. The word count does not include table of
contents, abstract, pictures (screenshots), list of references and appendices

General study guidance:

• Cite all information used in your work which is clearly from a source. Try to ensure
that all sources in your reference list are seen as citations in your work, and all
names cited in the work appear in your reference list.

• Reference and cite your work in accordance with the APA 7th system – the
University’s chosen referencing style. For specific advice, you can talk to your
Business librarians or go to the library help desk, or you can access library
guidance via the following link:
o APA 7th referencing: https://library.hud.ac.uk/pages/apareferencing/

• The University has regulations relating to academic misconduct, including

plagiarism. The Academic Skills Team can advise and help you with how to avoid
‘poor scholarship’ and potential academic misconduct.

• If you have any concerns about your writing, referencing, research or presentation
skills, you are welcome to consult the Academic Skills Team, you can book tutorial
appointments with them via the website How to book a tutorial appointment

• Further study resources including the Academic Skills Team overview can be
found here: Study resources

• Do not exceed the word limit/time/other limit.

Assessment criteria

• The Assessment Criteria are shown the end of this document. Your tutor will
discuss how your work will be assessed/marked and will explain how the
assessment criteria apply to this piece of work. These criteria have been designed
for your level of study.

• These criteria will be used to mark your work and will be used to support the
electronic feedback you receive on your marked assignment. Before submission,
check that you have tried to meet the requirements of the higher-grade bands to

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 the best of your ability. Please note that the marking process involves academic
judgement and interpretation within the marking criteria.

• The Learning Innovation Development Centre can help you to understand and use
the assessment criteria. To book an appointment, either visit them on The Street
in the Charles Sikes Building or email them on [email protected]

Learning Outcomes

This section is for information only.

The assessment task outlined above has been designed to address specific
validated learning outcomes for this module. It is useful to keep in mind that these
are the things you need to show in this piece of work.
On completion of this module, students will need to demonstrate:

1. Demonstrate a conceptual and critical understanding of simulation, simulation

models and simulation validation and verification

2. Critically understand the application of statistical and simulation techniques to

the analysis of consumer and business problems

3. Analyse data using appropriate simulation modelling techniques

4. Communicate statistical data appropriately in a relevant format to provide

meaningful information

5. Utilise a range of software and datasets to develop and operationalise an

appropriate methodology for the investigation of a problem in the field of statistics
and simulation modelling.

Please note these learning outcomes are not additional questions

Submission information
Word Limit: 3000 words
Submission Date: 13/12/2024
Feedback Date: 06/01/2025
Submission Time: BY 15:00pm
Electronically via module site in Brightspace. Paper/hard
Submission Method: copy submissions are not required. For technical support,
please contact [email protected]

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Appendix 1 Assessment criteria

These criteria are intended to help you understand how your work will be assessed. They describe different levels of performance of given
criteria.

Criteria are not weighted equally, and the marking process involves academic judgement and interpretation within the marking criteria.

The grades between Pass and Merit should be considered as different levels of performance within the normal bounds of the module. The higher-
level categories allow for students who, in addition to fulfilling the basic requirement, perform at a superior level beyond the normal boundaries
of the module and demonstrate intellectual creativity, originality and innovation.

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