CMPG 312 SU 1 DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS BESLUITNEMINGSONDERSTEUNING STELSELS Uitkomste Outcomes Aan die einde van hierdie leereenheid behoort u: At the end of this study unit: you should: •Te weet waarom u hierdie module (CPMG312) doen as deel •Know why you are doing this module (CPMG312) as part of van die program wat u gekies het, the program that you have chosen •Die begrippe kwantitatiewe analise en besluitsteunstelsels •Be able to explain the concepts of “quantitative analysis” and te kan verduidelik, “decision support systems” •Model- en data-geöriënteerde besluitsteunstelsels te kan •Be able to distinguish model- and data-oriented decision onderskei, support systems •Die kwantitatiewe analise benadering te ken en elke fase •Know the quantitative analysis approach and be able to daarvan te kan verduidelik, explain every phase of it •Te weet hoe om ‘n kwantitatiewe analise model te •Know how to develop a quantitative analysis model ontwikkel, •Be able to explain the advantages of mathematical modelling •Die voordele van wiskundige modellering met insig te kan with insight verduidelik, •Be able to explain the problems of the quantitative analysis •Die probleme van die kwantitatiewe analise benadering met approach with insight. insig te kan verduidelik. Hoofstukoorsig Chapter Outline 1.1 Wat is Kwantitatiewe Analise? 1.1 What Is Quantitative Analysis? 1.2 Besigheidsanalise 1.2 Business Analytics 1.3 Die Kwantitatiewe Analise-benadering 1.3 The Quantitative Analysis Approach 1.4 Hoe om 'n Kwantitatiewe Analise-model te 1.4 ontwikkel How to Develop a Quantitative Analysis Model 1.5 Die Rol van Rekenaars en Sigbladmodelle in die Kwantitatiewe Analise-benadering 1.5 1.6 Moontlike Probleme in die Kwantitatiewe Analise-benadering The Role of Computers and Spreadsheet Models in the Quantitative Analysis Approach 1.6 Possible Problems in the Quantitative Analysis Approach 1.7 Implementation — Not Just the Final Step 1.7 Implementering - nie net die finale stap Inleiding Introduction Wiskundige gereedskap is vir duisende jare gebruik • Mathematical tools have been used for thousands of years Kwantitatiewe analise kan op 'n wye • • verskeidenheid probleme toegepas word § § § Dit is nie genoeg om net die wiskunde van 'n tegniek te ken nie Dit is belangrik om die spesifieke toepaslikheid van die tegniek te verstaan, asook sy beperkings en aanames Suksesvolle gebruik van kwantitatiewe tegnieke lei gewoonlik tot 'n oplossing wat tydig, akkuraat, buigsame, ekonomies, betroubaar, en maklik om te verstaan en te gebruik is. • Quantitative analysis can be applied to a wide variety of problems § Not enough to just know the mathematics of a technique § Must understand the specific applicability of the technique, its limitations, and assumptions § Successful use of quantitative techniques usually results in a solution that is timely, accurate, flexible, economical, reliable, and easy to understand and use Wat is ‘n “Quant?” “Quant” What is a Wat is Kwantitatiewe Analise? What is Quantitative Analysis? • Kwantitatiewe analise is 'n wetenskaplike benadering tot bestuursbesluitneming waarin rou data verwerk en gemanipuleer word om betekenisvolle inligting te produseer. Quantitative analysis is a scientific approach to managerial decision making in which raw data are processed and manipulated to produce meaningful information Wat is Kwantitatiewe Analise? What is Quantitative Analysis? • Kwantitatiewe faktore is data wat akkuraat bereken kan word. • Quantitative factors are data that can be accurately calculated o Verskillende beleggingsalternatiewe o Rentekoerse o Finansiële verhoudings o Kontantvloei en opbrengskoerse o Vloei van materiaal deur 'n voorsieningsketting • Kwalitatiewe faktore is moeiliker om te kwantifiseer, maar het 'n impak op die besluitnemingsproses. o Different investment alternatives o Interest rates o Financial ratios o Cash flows and rates of return o Flow of materials through a supply chain • Qualitative factors are more difficult to quantify but affect the decision process o o o o Die weer Staats- en federale wetgewing Tegnologiese deurbraak Die uitkoms van 'n verkiesing o o o o The weather State and federal legislation Technological breakthroughs The outcome of an election Wat is Kwantitatiewe Analise? What is Quantitative Analysis? • Kwantitatiewe en kwalitatiewe faktore kan verskillende rolle hê. • Quantitative and qualitative factors may have different roles • Besluite gebaseer op kwantitatiewe data kan geoutomatiseer word. • Decisions based on quantitative data can be automated • Kwantitatiewe analise sal oor die algemeen die besluitnemingsproses ondersteun. • Generally quantitative analysis will aid the decisionmaking process • Dit is belangrik in baie areas van bestuur. • Important in many areas of management o Produksie/Operasionele Bestuur o Voorsieningskettingbestuur o Production/Operations Management o Supply Chain Management o Besigheidsanalise. o Business Analytics Besigheidsanalise • 'n Data-gedrewe benadering tot besluitneming Business Analytics • A data-driven approach to decision making o Maak beter besluite moontlik o Allows better decisions o o Groot hoeveelhede data o o Large amounts of data o Statistiese en kwantitatiewe analise word gebruik om die data te ontleed en nuttige inligting te verskaf. o Statistical and quantitative analysis are used to analyze the data and provide useful information Inligtingstegnologie is baie belangrik Information technology is very important Besigheidsanalise Business Analytics • Beskrywende analise - die studie en samevoeging van historiese data • Descriptive analytics – the study and consolidation of historical data • Voorspellende analise - die voorspelling van toekomstige uitkomste gebaseer op patrone in die verlede data • Predictive analytics – forecasting future outcomes based on patterns in the past data • Voorskriftelike analise - die gebruik van optimaliseringsmetodes. • Prescriptive analytics – the use of optimization methods Besigheidsanalise Business Analytics TABLE 1.1 Business Analytics and Quantitative Analysis Models Die Kwantitatiewe Analise-benadering The Quantitative Analysis Approach FIGURE 1.1 The Quantitative Analysis Approach Definieër die Probleem Defining the Problem • Ontwikkel 'n duidelike en bondige verklaring van die probleem om rigting en betekenis te bied. o o o o Dit kan die belangrikste en moeilikste stap wees. Gaan verder as simptome en identifiseer ware oorsake. Konsentreer op net 'n paar van die probleme - die regte probleme kies is baie belangrik. Spesifieke en meetbare doelwitte mag ontwikkel moet word. • Develop a clear and concise statement of the problem to provide direction and meaning o o This may be the most important and difficult step o Concentrate on only a few of the problems – selecting the right problems is very important o Specific and measurable objectives may have to be developed Go beyond symptoms and identify true causes Die ontwikkeling van 'n model Developing a Model • Modelle is realistiese, oplosbare en verstaanbare wiskundige voorstellings van 'n situasie • • Verskillende tiepe modelle • Models are realistic, solvable, and understandable mathematical representations of a situation Different types of models Verkryging van insetdata Acquiring Input Data • Insetdata moet akkuraat wees - GIGO-reël • Data kan uit 'n verskeidenheid bronne afkomstig wees maatskappyverslae, dokumente, werknemeronderhoude, direkte meting, of statistiese steekproefneming. • Input data must be accurate – GIGO rule • Data may come from a variety of sources – company reports, documents, employee interviews, direct measurement, or statistical sampling Die ontwikkeling van 'n oplossing Developing a Solution • Die manipulasie van die model om by die beste (optimale) oplossing uit te kom • Manipulating the model to arrive at the best (optimal) solution • Gewone tegnieke sluit in: o Die oplos van vergelykings • Common techniques are o Solving equations o Probeer en tref - verskeie benaderings probeer en die beste resultaat kies o Trial and error – trying various approaches and picking the best result o Volledige telling - probeer alle moontlike waardes o Complete enumeration – trying all possible values o Gebruik van 'n algoritme - 'n reeks herhalende stappe om 'n oplossing te bereik. o Using an algorithm – a series of repeating steps to reach a solution Toets die oplossing Testing the Solution • Beide insetdata en die model moet getoets word vir akkuraatheid en volledigheid voor analise en implementering o Nuwe data kan ingesamel word om die model te toets o Resultate moet logies, konsekwent en die werklike situasie verteenwoordig. • Both input data and the model should be tested for accuracy and completeness before analysis and implementation o New data can be collected to test the model o Results should be logical, consistent, and represent the real situation Analiseer die resultate Analyzing the Results • Bepaal die implikasies van die oplossing • Determine the implications of the solution o Die implementering van resultate vereis dikwels verandering in 'n organisasie o Implementing results often requires change in an organization o Die impak van aksies of veranderinge moet bestudeer en verstaan word voor implementering o The impact of actions or changes needs to be studied and understood before implementation • Sensitiwiteitsanalise, ná-optimaliteitsanalise, bepaal hoeveel die resultate sal verander as die model of insetdata verander o Sensitiewe modelle moet baie deeglik getoets word • Sensitivity analysis, post-optimality analysis, determine how much the results will change if the model or input data changes o Sensitive models should be very thoroughly tested Implementering van die resultate Implementing the Results • Implementering sluit die oplossing in by die maatskappy • Implementation incorporates the solution into the company o Implementering kan baie moeilik wees o Mense kan weerstand bied teen veranderinge o Implementation can be very difficult o Baie pogings van kwantitatiewe analise het misluk omdat 'n goeie, werkende oplossing nie behoorlik geïmplementeer is nie o People may be resistant to changes o Many quantitative analysis efforts have failed because a good, workable solution was not properly implemented • Veranderinge gebeur oor tyd, sodat selfs suksesvolle implementerings gemonitor moet word om te bepaal of aanpassings nodig is. • Changes occur over time, so even successful implementations must be monitored to determine if modifications are necessary Hoe om 'n kwantitatiewe analise-model te ontwikkel How to develop a Quantitative Analysis Model n Wiskundige model van wins: A mathematical model of profit: Hoe om 'n kwantitatiewe analise-model te ontwikkel How to develop a Quantitative Analysis Model Inkomste en uitgawes kan op verskillende maniere uitgedruk word. Revenue and expenses can be expressed in different ways Hoe om 'n kwantitatiewe analise-model te ontwikkel How to develop a Quantitative Analysis Model Pritchett’s Precious Time Pieces The company buys, sells, and repairs old clocks • Rebuilt springs sell for $8 per unit • Fixed cost of equipment to build springs is $1,000 • Variable cost for spring material is $3 per unit Pritchett’s Precious Time Pieces Companies are often interested in the break-even point (BEP), the BEP is the number of units sold that will result in $0 profit Fixed cost BEP = (Selling price per unit) - (Variable cost per unit) Voordele van wiskundige modellering Advantages of Mathematical Modeling 1. Modelle kan werklikheid akkuraat verteenwoordig. 1. Models can accurately represent reality. 2. Modelle kan 'n besluitnemer help om probleme te formuleer. 2. Models can help a decision maker formulate problems. 3. Modelle kan insig en inligting bied. 3. Models can give us insight and information. 4. Modelle kan tyd en geld bespaar in die besluitneming en probleemoplossing. 4. Models can save time and money in decision making and problem solving. 5. 'n Model kan die enigste manier wees om groot of ingewikkelde probleme binne 'n tydige manier op te los. 5. A model may be the only way to solve large or complex problems in a timely fashion. 6. A model can be used to communicate problems and solutions to others. 6. 'n Model kan gebruik word om probleme en oplossings aan ander te kommunikeer. Models Categorized by Risk Modelle gekategoriseer volgens risiko • Wiskundige modelle wat nie risiko of kans behels nie, • word deterministiese modelle genoem o Al die waardes wat in die model gebruik word, is met volledige sekerheid bekend. Mathematical models that do not involve risk or chance are called deterministic models o All of the values used in the model are known with complete certainty • Wiskundige modelle wat risiko of kans behels, word waarskynlikheidsmodelle genoem. o Waardes wat in die model gebruik word, is skattings gebaseer op waarskynlikhede. Mathematical models that involve risk or chance are called probabilistic models o Values used in the model are estimates based on probabilities • Rekenaars en sigbladmodelle Computers and Spreadsheet Models POM-QM for Windows •An easy to use decision support system for use in POM and QM courses •This is the main menu of quantitative models • An Excel add-in PROGRAM 1.1 The QM for Windows Main Menu Rekenaars en sigbladmodelle Computers and Spreadsheet Models PROGRAM 1.3 Excel QM in Excel 2016 Ribbon and Menu of Techniques Rekenaars en sigbladmodelle Computers and Spreadsheet Models PROGRAM 1.4 Entering the Data for Pritchett’s Precious Time Pieces Example into Excel QM in Excel 2016 Rekenaars en sigbladmodelle Computers and Spreadsheet Models PROGRAM 1.5 Using Goal Seek in the Break-Even Problem to Achieve a Specified Profit Moontlike probleme in die kwantitatiewe analisebenadering Possible Problems in the Quantitative Analysis Approach • Definineër die probleem o Probleme kan nie maklik geïdentifiseer word nie o Teenstrydige standpunte o Impak op ander departemente o Aanvanklike aannames o Oplossing verouderd • Defining the problem o Problems may not be easily identified o Conflicting viewpoints o Impact on other departments o Beginning assumptions o Solution outdated • Ontwikkeling van 'n model o Pas die handboekmodelle aan o Verstaan die model nie • Developing a model o Fitting the textbook models o Understanding the model Moontlike probleme in die kwantitatiewe analisebenadering Possible Problems in the Quantitative Analysis Approach • Verkryging van akkurate insetdata • Acquiring accurate input data § Gebruik van rekeningkundige data § Using accounting data § Geldigheid van die data • Ontwikkeling van 'n oplossing § Validity of the data • Developing a solution § Moeilik verstaanbare wiskunde § Slegs een antwoord is beperkend § Hard-to-understand mathematics § Only one answer is limiting • Toets die oplossing • Testing the solution § Oplossings is nie altyd intuïtief voor die hand liggend nie • Analise van die resultate § Hoe sal dit die hele organisasie beïnvloed § Solutions not always intuitively obvious • Analyzing the results § How will it affect the total organization Implementering - Nie Net Die Finale Stap Implementation – Not Just the Final Step • Gebrek aan betrokkenheid en weerstand teen verandering o Vrees dat formele analiseprosesse die besluitnemingsmag van die bestuur sal verminder o Vrees dat vorige intuïtiewe besluite as ontoereikend blootgestel sal word o Ongemaklik met nuwe denkpatrone o Managers wat aksiegerig is, mag "vinnige en maklike" tegnieke wil hê o Bestuursondersteuning en gebruikersbetrokkenheid is belangrik. • Lack of commitment and resistance to change o Fear formal analysis processes will reduce management’s decision-making power o Fear previous intuitive decisions exposed as inadequate o Uncomfortable with new thinking patterns o Action-oriented managers may want “quick and dirty” techniques o Management support and user involvement are important Implementering - Nie Net Die Finale Stap Implementation – Not Just the Final Step • Gebrek aan toewyding deur kwantitatiewe analiste • Lack of commitment by quantitative analysts o Analiste behoort betrokke te wees by die probleem en bekommerd te wees oor die oplossing o Analysts should be involved with the problem and care about the solution o Analiste behoort saam met gebruikers te werk en hulle gevoelens in ag te neem. o Analysts should work with users and take their feelings into account Vir Vrydag For Friday • Doen die huiswerk onder assessering • Do the homework under assessment o Dit is voorbereiding vir vrydag se klas. o This is preparation for Friday's class. o Verstaan die basies theorie en werk deur die handbook (Dit is belangrik vir die onderrigtoets wat vrydag plaasfind) o Understand the basic theory and work through the handbook (This is important for the teaching test that takes place on Friday).