Vensim Fast Guide: Manual for building Causal Feedback and Stock and Flow Diagrams

by Juan Martín García

This book is the fastest and cheapest way to learn the use of Vensim.The book allows the reader to acquire step-by-step in a time-efficient and uncomplicated the knowledge in the formation and construction of dynamic models using Vensim. Many times, the models are performed with minimal current data and very few historical data, the simulation models that the student will design in this course accommodate these analyses, with the construction of realistic hypotheses and elaborate behavior models. That's done with the help of software Vensim that helps the construction of the models as well as performing model simulations.At the end of the book, the reader is able Describe the components of a complex system.2. Diagnose the natural evolution of the system under analysis.3. Create a model of the system and present it using the simulation software.4. Carry out simulations with the model, in order to predict the behavior of the system.The content of this book can be applied in many areas. In the business world, these topics are mainly used to address issues related to Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Leadership Development, Strategic Marketing and Sales, Organization Redesign, Process Improvement, Implementation of operational plans. In general to build and sustain high performance over the long term, and ensure successful implementation of changes. In the academic world, these topics may be used to develop Final Projects or Doctorate, theses on diverse subjects.The book contains downloadable material !Index of exercisesEnvironmental Area3.1. Population Growth3.2. Ecology of a Natural Reserve3.3. Effects of the Intensive Farming3.4. The Fishery of Shrimp3.5. Rabbits and Foxes3.6. A Study of Hogs3.7. Ingestion of Toxins3.8. The Barays of Angkor3.9. The Golden NumberManagement Area3.10. Production and Inventory3.11. CO2 Emissions3.12. How to Work More and Better3.13. Managing Faults3.14. Project Dynamics3.15. Innovatory Companies3.16. Quality Control3.17. The impact of a Business PlanSocial Area3.18. Filling a Glass3.19. A Catastrophe Study3.20. The Young Ambitious Worker3.21. Development of an Epidemic3.22. The Dynamics of Two ClocksMechanical Area3.23. The Tank3.24. Study of the Oscillatory Movements3.25. Design of a Chemical Reactor3.26. The Butterfly Effect 3.27. The Mysterious LampAdvanced Exercises 3.28. Import data from an Excel file3.29. Building Games and Learning Labs3.30. Interactive models 3.31. Input Output Controls3.32. Sensitivity AnalysisIndex by itemsDefined FunctionsSTEPMIN-MAXPULSEIF THEN ELSERANDOMRAMPABSEXPXIDZANDDELAY-SMOOTHTables or LookupsInternal tableExternal tableModel SettingsInitial time not 0Units CheckTime Step valuesStock and Flow DiagramDraw a bi-flowMerge modelsShadow variablesCounter of TimeMultiple viewsAdd commentsInitial value of a StockQualitative variablesCausal Loop DiagramImages on the SFDCurved flowsDelay markSim

286 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 20, 2020