Systems thinking and organizational learning: acting locally and thinking globally in the organization of the future

Article Abstract:

Local management decisions depend on managerial skill. System dynamics allows managers to create learning laboratories or microworlds that simulate real organizational situations requiring solutions or decisions. These simulation games develop managers' learning processes and improve their ability to map, challenge and improve shared mental models more systemically and dynamically. Applications in a case study show that effective learning laboratory designs include a focus on conceptualization and provide chances for reflection without relying heavily on computers.

Methods, Organizational research

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Simulation of stochastic elements in railway systems using self-learning processes

Article Abstract:

Research describing the use of self-learning processes to simulate stochastic elements in railway systems is presented. Human operators select and apply the deterministic rules which are followed by railway traffic, and may therefore vary between different circumstances. Systems capable of reproducing these and acting on self-learning processes are tested.

Computer networks, Neural networks, Reliability, Reliability (Trustworthiness), Railroad simulators

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Using a multi-agent approach to optimize the train coupling and sharing system

Article Abstract:

A multi-agent scheduling system is discussed, in the context of train coupling and sharing (TCS) of the railway transport system. The planning of travel units and the optimisation of solutions are included in the system and the multi-agent approach is tested on a practical example.

Railroads, Transportation, Railroad management

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