Modelling
We provide a bespoke modelling service based on proven Operational Research (OR) techniques. ORH models have been designed to help understand the complex relationships between demand, performance, resources and efficiency, for services involving emergency response and public access to facilities.
The modelling process involves validation (accurately representing the current situation), optimisation (identifying the ‘best’ solutions), simulation (asking ‘what if?’ questions) and sensitivity modelling (testing that solutions are robust).
ORH modelling can help clients appraise and refine operational changes before implementation, allowing operating models to be refined in a safe modelling environment thereby reducing risk and increasing the chance of success.
The modelling can test the impact of changes to individual factors, such as demand and resource levels, and to a combination of factors. ORH modelling support provides strategic and tactical advice, ensuring that planning decisions are cost-effective, robust and sustainable.
A suite of ORH models has been developed in-house over the last two decades and used by our trained consultants. Two types of model are used for most of our work:
