Simio

Type

Discrete event
Agent-based
Continuous
Hybrid

Application area

Production planning optimization and scheduling
Process improvement, bottleneck analysis
Six Sigma process improvement
Resource allocation: staff and equipment
Facility design and manufacturing capacity planning
Production line balancing
Inventory planning (WIP and raw materials)
Warehouse operation setup and optimization
Risk management in transportation logistics
Quantity and type of transportation and material handling equipment
Floor space requirements and layout
Loading and unloading station requirements
Staff level requirements
Warehouse operational expenses
Operational timetables
Performance metrics such as execution time, resource utilization rates, inventory levels
3D plant simulation
Energy analysis tools for calculating and optimizing energy usage
Assess the impact of manufacturing investment

Software support

Simio