Case Study: NIH improves enterprise efficiency with Simio computer simulation

NIH improves 40+ business processes with Simio

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) faced a challenge in improving the efficiency of its enterprise-wide business processes for Committee Management, Ethics, and FOIA functions, which lacked data and visibility. To address this, the NIH utilized computer modeling and simulation from vendor Simio to develop a greater understanding of these processes and inform data-driven recommendations for improvement.

Using Simio, the project team developed a scalable computer model based on newly gathered process data. This solution enabled the NIH to quantify the impact of proposed changes, optimize staff deployment, and understand risks through scenario testing. The Simio model provided decision-makers with a holistic view to reduce sub-optimization and significantly improve process performance and resource utilization across the organization.

National Institutes of Health (NIH)