There are a number of resources you could turn to for simulation model development. I offer my skills and simulation modeling services in the simple (and less expensive) context of a freelance programmer / consultant.

I assume that your employees are the collective experts of your business and systems. It is my role to develop and deliver a custom learning tool, a hands-on "experimental laboratory", that captures your business complexities and allows your group to understand where the best opportunities exist for improvement. And your custom application can have no software licensing fees since the simulation package I utilize (ExtendSim v7) provides free model players.

If you are new to simulation, click here to read a quick summary of how simulation facilitates change in companies.

I also provide ExtendSim software support services through screen-sharing and
e-mail. You may also wish to consider my first model services if you are implementing ExtendSim software at your company.

My standard hourly rate for 2008 is $80 per hour plus all travel related expenses. I often work under a project-based "not-to exceed" purchase order billing actual hours as required.

• Eight years freelance simulation development experience (70+ models) delivering high quality "what if" statistical data and systematic learning to a wide range of defense, manufacturing and service businesses.

• Twenty five+ years professional experience includes strategic and systems engineering roles in technology-intensive job-shop environments and a highly successful business startup.

• Consummate business generalist with proven skills in determining and communicating optimum systems/process solutions.

• Strong work ethic, excellent people management and communication skills, plus proven ability to meet tight deadlines.

• System Dynamics Foundation, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

• MBA, concentration Operations and MIS, University of Iowa

• BS, Business and Journalism, University of Wisconsin

James Dailey & Associates abides by the Independent Computer Consultants Association Code of Ethics
and adheres to the Standards and Practices of ICCA.