Using SAN formalism to evaluate Follow-The-Sun project scenarios

•We present how Stochastic Automata Networks formalism can be used as prediction tool.•A FTS model using 3 and 4 sites to evaluate execution time and costs composition.•It is possible to reduce project execution time through model results analysis.•Different project allocation strategies can be simulated.

Performance evaluation of projects can be used by companies and institutions as a tool to help the decision making process of Follow-The-Sun (FTS) projects. This paper main goal is to discuss a stochastic model definition to evaluate the performance of different aspects of FTS projects. Examples that can be addressed using the FTS model are provided with results comparing different model instances to evaluate aspects such as project execution time and project costs composition.