Today's engineers and technologists are more frequently thrust into the role of problem solver. Some would argue that, if this is the case, then using simulation is a more acceptable way to educate students for the work environment they will enter. The authors wanted to introduce entry-level university students to advanced engineering concepts such as cellular manufacturing, pull systems, and small batch flow without overwhelming them. Several of these students were Technology Education majors. A simulation activity was used, since engineering technology students generally prefer more active, sensing, visual, and sequential learning. This activity allowed the students to see a comparison of the output from these production methodologies and see what improvements would occur as a result of changing from one methodology to another. Here, the authors explain the simulation activity and how it was used with Engineering Technology and Technology Education majors. (Contains 9 figures and 1 table.)