Simulation Software Comparison

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Simulation Software Survey The information in the survey was provided by the vendors in response to a questionnaire developed by James Swain. The survey should not be considered as comprehensive, but rather as a representation of available simulation packages. Questionnaires were sent to simulation vendors drawn from previous survey participants, the OR/MS Today database and other sources. It includes the products of those vendors who responded by the deadline. If you know of a simulation package that is not in this survey, please contact Patton McGinley at (770) 431-0867, ext. 214 or e-mail [email protected]. It will be included in an online version. Editor's note: We received more than 65 packages for this survey. Due to space constraints, we could only list 48 in the printed version of OR/MS Today. Among the submissions left out were multiple versions of simulation packages from certain vendors, packages that didn't fit the parameters of the survey [such as Expert Fit (www.averilllaw.com) and Stat::Fit (www.geerms.com), which are not actually simulation programs, though they support simulation] and packages that arrived after the deadline. This online version list all 65 of the submitted packages, including those not seen in the print version and those that arrived after the deadline.

UPDATES: 4/20/09 — added MyM from Tizio BV 5/4/09 — added STATISTICA from StatSoft

Be sure to read the accompanying article The survey is divided into 8 separate pages. Following is an index of the pages and the information they contain: Page 1 l l l l

Vendors Typical Applications of the software Primary Markets for which the software is applied System Requirements: RAM , Operating Systems

Page 2 Model Building: Graphical model construction (icon or dragand-drop), Model building using programming/ access to programmed modules, Run time debug l

Page 3 Model Building (continued): Input Distribution Fitting (Specify), Output Analysis Support (Specify), Batch run or experimental design (Specify) l

Page 4 Model Building (continued): Optimization (Specify), Code reuse (e.g., objects, templates), Model Packaging (e.g., can completed model be shared with others who might lack the software to develop their own model?), Tools to support packaging (Specify), Does this feature cost extra? l

Page 5 Model Building (continued): Cost Allocation/Costing, Mixed Discrete/Continuous Modeling (Levels, Flows, etc.) l Animation: Animation, Real-time viewing, Export animation l

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(e.g., MPEG version that can run independent of simulation for presentation), Compatible animation software, 3D Animation, Import CAD drawings Page 6 Support/Training: User Support/Hotline, User group or discussion area, Training Courses, On site Training, Consulting Available l Price: Standard, Student Version l

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Major new features (since 2005) Vendor Comments

Vendor List l Software vendor contact information

The survey appeared in the October 2007 issue of OR/MS Today. To order a copy of this issue, contact Customer Service at 770-4310867, ext. 224 or send e-mail to: [email protected].

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OR/MS Today - 2007 SIMULATION SOFTWARE SURVEY Simulation Software Survey Page 1

System Requirements Typical Applications of the

Primary Markets for which the

Operating

Software

Vendor

software

software is applied

@RISK

Palisade Corporation

@RISK is a risk analysis tool using Monte Carlo simulation to show all possible outcomes, and their likelihood of occurrence.

Manufacturing, energy, finance, insurance, 32 six sigma, medical, agriculture, transportation, government, academic, environment

Microsoft Windows 2000 or higher

AgenaRisk

Agena

Probability analysis, statistical simulation, artificial intelligence, bayesian networks, business modeling, risk assessment,

Industry, government, education, telecommunications, financial services, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, energy, environment, re

256MB min

Windows XP/2000, Unix, Linux

Analytica 4.0 Lumina Investment, risk, decision, Decision portfolio network flow analysis; Systems, Inc. systems dynamics; resource, R&D planning; organization simulatio

Business, financial, public policy, energy, environmental, healthcare, defense, manufacturing, education, telecommunication

128

Windows 98, 2000, NT, XP, Vista

AnyLogic

XJ Technologies

Forecasting and strategic planning, process analysis and optimization, optimal operational management, process visuallization

Logistics, supply chains, manufacturing, healthcare, consumer markets, project management, busines processes, military

512MB, 1GB Windows. Mac recommended OS, Linux

Arena

Rockwell Automation

Facility design/configuration, Airports, healthcare, logistics, supply 128M scheduling, passenger and chain, mfg., military, business process, call baggage-handling processes, centers, steel, paper, mining, ports patient management, dispatching strategy

Windows 2000/Server 2003/XP/Vista (in V12)

Arena Contact Center

Rockwell Automation

Staffing, work strategies, campaign planning, customer metrics, back office, skill-based routing, ...

Windows 2000/Server 2003/XP/Vista (in V12)

AutoMod

Applied Discrete event simulation to Distribution centers, warehouses, 1 GB Materials Inc. improve the design, configuration automotive, airports, equipment, shipping, and optimization of material semiconductor, and manufacturing handeling processes

Window XP Professional

AutoSched AP

Applied Materials Inc

Capacity analysis and planning and short interval scheduling

Semiconductor industry

1 gig min

Windows XP

Bulesss Simulation Software

Stanislaw Raczynski

General purpose simulation system. Generates C++ source code.

Academic, engineering, industry, manufacturing

248Mb

Windows 98 or later, NT, XP, requires Borland's C++Builder

Call centers and contact centers of all types, single/multi-site, local/global, unlimited size/complexity

RAM

128M

Systems

Certified AnalyCorp Distributions for use with Monte Carlo simulation

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Crew Station Alion Science Design Tool and (CSDT) Technology

The CSDT allows users to visualize and optimize the location of controls and displays within a crew station.

Aviation (e.g., aircraft cockpits), military, nuclear power plants, and car manufacturers

256 MB RAM

Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, or NT

Crystal Ball Professional

Oracle's Crystal Ball Global Business Unit

Business planning and analysis, cost/benefit analysis, risk management, petroleum exploration, environmental assessment . . .

Financial services, environmental, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, telecom, manufacturing, energy, utilities, insurance . . .

512 MB

Microsoft Windows 2000, XP and Vista

Crystal Ball Standard

Oracle's Crystal Ball Global Business Unit

Investment and financial; cost and benefit analysis; risk and project management; petroleum exploration; Six Sigma . . .

Financial services, environmental, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, telecom, manufacturing, energy, utilities, insurance . . .

512 MB

Microsoft Windows 2000, XP and Vista

CSIM 19

Mesquite Software

Modeling systems

Computer systems, communications, education, research

1 - 1000 MB

Windows, Linux, Solaris

CSIM for Java

Mesquite Software

Modeling complex systems

Education, research

10 - 1000MB

Any system with Java

eM-Plant

UGS Strategic production decissions Tecnomatix PLM Software

Automotive OEM; high bay warehouses; logistic supplier; engineering houses

128 MByte

Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP

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OR/MS Today - 2007 SIMULATION SOFTWARE SURVEY Emergency Department Simulator

ProModel Corporation

Emergency Department Emergency Department Performance throughput, staffing, patient flow, Improvement and efficiency analysis.

128MB min, Windows 2000, 512MB XP recommended

Enterprise Dynamics

Incontrol Enterprise Dynamics

Logistics, material handling, manufacturing, call center applications, process improvement, capacity planning

64Mb

Windows 98/2000/XP/Vista

ExpertFit

Averill M. Law discrete-event simulation, Monte defense, manufacturing, transportation, & Associates Carlo simulation, data analysis in education general

minimal

Windows

ExtendSim AT

Imagine That It is particularly well-suited to Inc. manufacturers operating in a mixed-mode environment: batch process and discrete event.

Any industry that operates in a high-speed 512 MB or high-volume arena: distribution logistics, call centers, packaging lines, etc.

Windows Vista, XP, 2000, 2003 Server, or better

ExtendSim OR

Imagine That Message-based discrete event Inc. architecture to model processes involving physical or logical objects moving through systems.

Manufacturing and business modeling; communication systems, healthcare, Six Sigma, transportation, service, education, etc.

512 MB

Windows Vista, XP, 2000, 2003 Server, or better

ExtendSim Suite

Imagine That Professional 3D modeling of Inc. continuous, discrete event and discrete rate processes.

When impressive presentations count. 3D modeling of manufacturing, logistics, business, government, eductation, engineering..

512 MB

Windows Vista, XP, 2000, 2003 Server, or better

Flexsim CT (Container Terminals)

Flexsim Simulation of container ports Software including: yard, land, sea, and Products, Inc. rail, cranes, gangs, yard blocks, carriers. Links with TOS

Terminal operating companies, port 512 consultants, TOS providers, port automation integrators, homeland security

Windows (XP, 2000, Vista)

Flexsim Simulation Software

Flexsim Manufacturing, material handling, Manufacturing, healthcare, distribution, 512 Software warehousing, supply chain, warehousing, supply chain, transportation, Products, Inc. process improvement, lean, food processing, logistics healthcare, continuous, food

Windows (XP, 2000, Vista)

Flexsim Warehouse Analyzer

Flexsim Use to analyze slotting and Software picking of warehouse operations Products, Inc.

ForeTell-DSS DecisionPath, Critical decision support, org. Inc. change mgmt, competitive marketing strategy, risk mgmt, counter-terrorism preparedness

Airports, railways, public infrastructure, automotive, steel, electronics, food and beverage, consumer goods

Warehousing, slotting, layout, building configuration and optimization.

512

Windows (XP, 2000, Vista)

Government, life sciences, financial services

512 MB

Windows, Mac OS, Linux

GoldSim

GoldSim Technology Group

water resources, mining, Mining, water resources, aerospace and hazardous waste management, defense, engineering and management probabilistic risk analysis, consulting, insurance, waste management reliability and throughput analysis

256

Windows 2000 and above

GPSS/H

Wolverine Software Corporation

Queueing models

256 MB

Windows 2000/XP/Vista

Integrated Alion MA&D Performance Operation Modelling Environment (IPME) L-SIM

MAST

Human factors, human Military, nuclear, transportation, academia 512MB performance modeling, examining stressors in environments

Lanner Group Java based Simulation Component for embedding into 3rd party Process or Application suites

Lean-Modeler Visual8 Corporation

General purpose

Value stream mapping, lean implementation, process improvement

Windows XP, Windows 2000, RedHat Enterprise Linux, Mandrake Linux 10.X

Manufacturing, aerospace & defense, federal, homeland security, pharmaceuticals, energy, aviation, health, IT

256MB

Windows 2000, NT, XP and VISTA

Automotive, energy, health care, logistics, manufacturing, metals, business process re-engineering

minimum 64MB

Windows 95, 98, ME, NT 4, 2000, XP, Vista

CMS Research MAST uses part routing and Lean manufacturing implementation: Inc production information to analysis of process maps determine kanban loops, product flows, and optimal operation plan

Windows 2000 or higher

MedModel ProModel Optimization Corporation Suite

Design, plan, evaluate and improve processes of hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare systems to optmize performance

Hospitals, Clinics, Healthcare Systems, Medical Device Manufacturing and Sales

512MB min; Recommend 1 GB

Windows 2000, XP

Micro Saint Sharp

Micro Saint Sharp is a powerful general-purpose discrete event simulation tool that allows users to build models of processes

Typical markets include human performance, manufacturing, healthcare, supply chain, and command and control modeling.

128MB

Microsoft Windows Vista, Server 2003, XP, 2000, 98, ME (Operating systems must support the Microsoft .NET

Alion Science and Technology

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Framework 2.0) MyM

Tizio BV

mystrategy

Global Business and strategy planning Strategy Dynamics Ltd

Not industry-specific. Used by strategy professionals and wider management as alternative to dynamic modeling spreadsheets

NAG C Library

Numerical Algorithms Group

product pricing optimization, portfolio optimization, statistical analysis, fluid dynamics

finance,energy,engineering,education,earth problemsciences,life sciences dependent

Windows (NT/XP/Vista), Linux, Solaris, AIX, HP-UX, Mac OS X

NeuralTools

Palisade Corporation

New drug effectiveness, power grid fault detection, tumor & tissue , quality control & Six Sigma, structural fault detection.

Manufacturing, energy, insurance, medical, 32 MB Six Sigma, agriculture, finance, transportation, government, academic, environment

Microsoft Windows 2000 or higher

Plant Simulation (=eM-Plant ; =SiMPLE++)

Siemens (UGS, Tecnomatix, AESOP)

Plant Simulation enables the simulation and optimization of production systems.

Automotive; Suppliers; Shipyards; Electronic and White goods; CPG; Line Builder; Design houses

128 MB RAM

Microsoft Windows 2000 with SP 4 or Windows XP

Portfolio Simulator

ProModel Corporation

Simultaneous simulation analysis Project and Portfolio Planning, Strategic and optimization of multiple Resource Capacity Planning; New Product project plans across the entire Development, R&D, Scheduling portofolio of projects.

512MB min; Recommend 1 GB

Windows 2000, XP

Process Simulator

ProModel Corporation

Lean, Six Sigma, value stream mapping, process mapping, flow chart simulation, continuous process improvement

All

512MB min.; Windows 2000, recommend 1 XP, Vista; Also GB needs MS Visio 2002, 2003 or 2007

ProcessModel ProcessModel, Business process improvement Professional Inc. all areas

All

Profimax, Techno Techno Software Therm Plus, International Technical Audit, Techno Maint, Techno Plan, Techno Corr, Techno Blend, Process Models for HPI

Profit, productivity, performance maximization, energy, environment, maintenance, production management & auditing

Process, power plants, design organizations

256 MB

Windows XP, Windows 2000

Project Simulator

Enables project managers to rapidly visualize, analyze and optimize their project plans

Anyone who uses Microsoft Project

512MB min; Recommend 1 GB

Windows 2000, XP ; Also needs MS Project 2003

ProModel ProModel Optimization Corporation Suite

Lean, Six Sigma, capacity planning, cost analysis, process modeling, cycle time reduction, throughput optimization and more

Manufacturing and logistics, pharmaceutical, defense

512MB min.; Windows 2000, recommend 1 XP GB

Proof Animation

Wolverine Software Corporation

Animation of discrete-event simulation models

Applications requiring high-quality animation of large numbers of objects

256 MB

Windows 2000/XP/Vista

Quantitative Methods Software (QMS)

QuantMethods QMS contains modules for the most used mathematical models in the Decision Sciences.

Higher education, logistics, manufacturing

1 Gb

Windows, Linux and UNIX variants, Mac OS

Renque

Renque Corporation

service stations such as airports and call centers; road and rail traffic; industrial production lines

512Mb

Microsoft Windows

SAIL

CMS Research SAIL provides simulation based Inc scheduling and performance monitoring of flexible manufacturing

ProModel Corporation

ServiceModel ProModel Optimization Corporation Suite

MyM is an integrated environment Government, Academic, Environment, for the development, visualization Energy, Finance, Population, Health, and application of simulations of Business dynamic systems

Renque is designed for generalpurpose discrete event simulations.

Design, plan, evaluate and improve service industry systems such as Financial Services, Logistics, Business ReEngineering

512MB, 1Gb Windows XP, recommended Vista (OSX and Linux soon to come) 32MB min., 64MB+ recom.

Manufacturing where a variety of parts share the same machines on a daily basis

Financial Services, Logistics, Transportation, Food & Hotel Services, Entertainment, and Other Service Industries

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Windows 98SE or later

Windows 2000 or higher

512MB min; Recommend 1 GB

Windows 2000, XP

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OR/MS Today - 2007 SIMULATION SOFTWARE SURVEY ShowFlow 2

Webb Systems Limited

Manufacturing, Logistics

Manufacturing and Logistics

512Mb

All Windows up to and including XP

ShowFlow Simulation Software

Incontrol Enterprise Dynamics GmbH

simulation of material flow and more generally of process flow

small an medium sized companies

32MB

Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP, Vista

Sigma

Custom Simulations

Large-scale, highly-congested, and/or complex systems where entity flow simulators are ineffective.

Simulation education, bioproduction, 640K semiconductor fabs and tools — any largescale discrete-event system.

Windows

SimCad Pro

CreateASoft, Inc.

Dynamic process simulation software with lean support , 3D visualization, scheduling and value stream mapping.

Healthcare, material handling, logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, high mix/jobshops, document flow, general services.

512MB

Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista

SIMPROCESS CACI Product's Company

Combines process mapping, flow Commercial, government, military, charting, discrete event education, public, private simulation, activity based costing in a single easy to use product

512

Windows 2000 or greater

SIMUL8 Professional

SIMUL8 Corporation

Optimize throughput, maximize resource utilization, identify bottlenecks, reduced risk decisions, process management, learning and training. For comprehensive, easy to build simulations requiring power features.

Business processes: call center, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, healthcare, financial, education

128M + OS

All Windows editions, Linux, Mac OS

SIMUL8 Standard

SIMUL8 Corporation

Optimize throughput, maximize resource utilization, identify bottlenecks, reduced risk decisions, process management, learning and training. For comprehensive, easy to build simulations.

Business processes: call center, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, healthcare, financial, education

128M + OS

All Windows editions, Linux, Mac OS

SLIM

MJC2 Limited

Strategic logistics and transport network modelling and optimization.

All markets

1-2GB

Many, including Windows & Unix

SLX

Wolverine Software Corporation

High-end, unique applications Air traffic control, homeland security, that require features not built into telecommunications, logistics off-the-shelf simulation software

256 MB

Windows 2000/XP/Vista

Stat::Fit

Geer Mountain Software Corp.

Statistically fits input data to analytical distributions and exports into specific forms for simulation software.

STATISTICA

StatSoft

Comprehensive array of data Manufacturing, Research, Finance, analysis, data management, data Insurance, Chemical/Petrochemical, visualization, and data mining Healthcare procedures.

Simulation and modeling, risk assessment, 4MB reliability, quality, engineering and financial management.

PC/Windows

256MB

Windows 2000 or above

The Palisade DecisionTools Corporation Suite

Risk & decision analysis: cost estimating, resource allocation, Six Sigma & quality analysis, supply chain distr., and more.

Manufacturing, energy, finance, insurance, 32 MB Six Sigma, medical, agriculture, transportation, government, academic

Microsoft Windows 2000 or higher

Vanguard System

Vanguard Software Corporation

Collaborative modeling, strategic planning, risk analysis, forecasting, portfolio management, optimization, Webbased what-if

Consulting (internal/external), 128MB manufacturing, financial services, pharmaceuticals, sales/marketing, finance, Six Sigma

Windows 2000, XP, Vista

VISIO Simulation Solution

Lanner Group VISIO based simulation

Manufacturing, aerospace & defense, federal, homeland security, pharmaceuticals, energy, aviation, health, IT

256MB

Windows NT 4 (SP3 and above), Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows VISTA

WebGPSS

Beliber AB

Education, esp. students of business, OR, logistics, supply chain systems

16 MB

Windows

WITNESS Simulation

Lanner Group Strategy validation, operational planning and process improvement

Manufacturing, aerospace & defense, federal, homeland security, pharmaceuticals, energy, aviation, health, IT

256

Windows NT 4 (SP3 and above), Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows VISTA

XLSim®

AnalyCorp

General purpose discrete events simulation

Executive education, small Monte General Purpose Carlo applicaitons in Excel

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Windows, all

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OR/MS Today - 2007 SIMULATION SOFTWARE SURVEY Simulation Software Survey Page 2 Model Building Graphical model construction (icon or drag-and-

Model building using programming/ access to

Run time

Software

drop)

programmed modules

debug

@RISK

y

y

@RISK

y

y

AgenaRisk

y

y

Analytica 4.0

y

y

y

AnyLogic

y

y

y

Arena

y

y

y

Arena Contact Center

y

y

y

AutoMod

y

y

AutoSched AP

y

y

Bulesss Simulation Software

y

y

y

y

y

y

CSIM 19

y

y

CSIM for Java

y

y

y

y

Certified Distributions for use with Monte Carlo simulation Crew Station Design Tool (CSDT) Crystal Ball Professional Crystal Ball Standard

eM-Plant

y

Emergency Department Simulator

y

Enterprise Dynamics

y

y

y

ExtendSim AT

y

y

y

ExtendSim OR

y

y

y

ExtendSim Suite

y

y

y

Flexsim CT (Container Terminals)

y

y

y

Flexsim Simulation Software

y

y

y

Flexsim Warehouse Analyzer

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

ExpertFit

ForeTell-DSS GoldSim GPSS/H Integrated Performance Modelling Environment (IPME)

y

L-SIM

y

y

Lean-Modeler

y

MAST

y

MedModel Optimization Suite

y

y

y

Micro Saint Sharp

y

y

y

y

y

MyM mystrategy

y

NAG C Library

y

NeuralTools

y

y

y

Plant Simulation (=eM-Plant ; =SiMPLE++)

y

y

y

Portfolio Simulator

y

Process Simulator

y

y

y

ProcessModel Professional

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

Profimax, Techno Therm Plus, Technical Audit, Techno Maint, Techno Plan, Techno Corr, Techno Blend,Process Models for HPI Project Simulator

y

ProModel Optimization Suite

y

Proof Animation

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y

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OR/MS Today - 2007 SIMULATION SOFTWARE SURVEY Quantitative Methods Software (QMS) Renque

y

SAIL

y

y

y

ServiceModel Optimization Suite ShowFlow 2

y

y

y

y

y

y

ShowFlow Simulation Software

y

y

Sigma

y

y

y

SimCad Pro

y

y

y

SIMPROCESS

y

SIMUL8 Professional

y

y

y

SIMUL8 Standard

y

y

y

SLIM

y

y

y

y

SLX

y

Stat::Fit STATISTICA

y

y

y

The DecisionTools Suite

y

y

y

Vanguard System

y

y

y

VISIO Simulation Solution

y

y

y

WebGPSS

y

y

y

WITNESS Simulation

y

y

y

XLSim®

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OR/MS Today - 2007 SIMULATION SOFTWARE SURVEY Simulation Software Survey Page 3 Model Building (continued) Output Analysis

Batch run or experimental

Software

Input Distribution (Specify) Fitting

@RISK

y

Fully y integrated distribution fitting, including 37 common, builtin probability distributions.

Extensive output functions, reports and graphs.

AgenaRisk

y

Analytica 4.0

Support (Specify)

design

(Specify)

y

Multiple simulation capability and VBA integration

Uniform, y triangular, normal, lognormal, gamma, exponential, beta, bernoulli, binomial, poisson, weibull PLUS hybrid, hierarchical, loglinear and mixture parameter estimation

Bar graphs, line graphs, y scatter plots, histograms. Multiple data sets shown simultaneously. Display of statistics on graphs.

Interactive and batch mode. Many data sets can be simultaneously analyzed in a batch.

y

Library for y fitting a variety of single and joint distributions

Sensitivity and uncertainty analysis

AnyLogic

y

Stat::Fit

y

Statistics tools, various charts, histograms, etc. included

y

Simulation, optimization, parameter variation (including Monte Carlo and Sensitivity Analysis), and custom experiments

Arena

y

Arena Input Analyzer included at no charge

y

Automatic confidence intervals, Arena Output Analyzer for detailed statistical analysis included at no charge

y

Arena Process Analyzer included at no charge

Arena Contact y Center

Arena Input Analyzer included at no charge

y

Automatic confidence intervals, Arena Output Analyzer for detailed statistical analysis included at no charge

y

Arena Process Analyzer included at no charge

AutoMod

y

AutoStat

y

AutoStat

AutoSched AP

y

AutoStat

y

AutoStat

Bulesss Simulation Software

y

Plots, main statistics in function of time

y

Analyzes statistics and y displays results in output

Certified Distributions for use with Monte Carlo simulation Crew Station Design Tool (CSDT) Crystal Ball Professional

y

Three fitting methods (Chi-

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OR/MS Today - 2007 SIMULATION SOFTWARE SURVEY Square, KolmogorovSmirnov, AndersonDarling) for continuous distributions. Crystal Ball Standard

y

Three fitting methods (ChiSquare, KolmogorovSmirnov, AndersonDarling) for continuous distributions.

charts. Can extract raw data and create reports.

y

Analyzes statistics and displays results in output charts. Can extract raw data and create reports.

CSIM 19

y

Confidence intervals, run length control

CSIM for Java

y

confidence intervals, runlength control

and functions that can be programmed to automate all simulations.

eM-Plant

y

24 mathmatical analysis and fitting functions

y

Single- and Multi-Level Factor Analysis; Histogram, Chart, Bottleneck Analyzer, Sankey, Gantt etc.

y

Experiment Designer, Experiment Manager, Report Generator, Distributed Simulation

Emergency Department Simulator

y

User-defined distributions. 15 predefined distributions, plus distribution fitting using Stat::Fit and/or Data Analyzer Software (additional)

y

Customized ED specific y data output charts and graphs such as LOS, Census by patient status and time of day and more

Full DOE across unlimited scenarios and examination of output data

Enterprise Dynamics

y

Autofit (All statistical distributions)

y

Experiment Wizard and Scenario Manager

y

Scenario Manager

ExpertFit

y

This is the purpose of ExpertFit.

y

Can analyze many data sets simultaneosly

ExtendSim AT

y

Stat::Fit is included.

y

Confidence intervals are y calculated at the click of a button.

Automated execution of different scenarios is supported.

ExtendSim OR y

Stat::Fit is y included in ExtendSim AT and ExtendSim Suite.

Confidence intervals are y calculated at the click of a button.

Automated execution of different scenarios is supported.

ExtendSim Suite

y

Stat::Fit is included.

y

Confidence intervals are y calculated at the click of a button.

Automated execution of different scenarios is supported.

Flexsim CT (Container Terminals)

y

ExpertFit

y

Flexsim Charts, Excel, Access, any ODBC program

y

Flexsim Experimenter

Flexsim Simulation Software

y

ExpertFit

y

Flexsim Charts, Excel, Access,

y

Flexsim Experimenter

Flexsim Warehouse Analyzer

y

ExpertFit

y

Flexsim Charts, Excel, Access

y

Flexsim Experimenter

ForeTell-DSS

y

Users can y import or manually enter data for automated

Integrated open source y math/graphics/statistics library accessed by simply point-and-click dynamic queries for plots,

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ForeTell runs Monte Carlo trials in automated batch mode

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OR/MS Today - 2007 SIMULATION SOFTWARE SURVEY piecewise linear or polynomial curve fitting GoldSim

tabular reports, and XML/CSV formatted data output y

Sensitivity and Uncertainty analysis

GPSS/H Integrated Performance Modelling Environment (IPME)

y

L-SIM

y

Distribution functions are included with IPME

y

A measurement suite is included with IPME that allows users to specify variables for simulation runs. Operator characteristics can also be automatically sampled from a distribution for each run.

y

Lean-Modeler

y

Lead time calculations, inventory graphs, service levels, financial reports

MAST

y

Animation, performance graphs, gantt charts, statistics

y

Output analysis reports and charts included. Also outputs to Excel and Access for analysis.

y

Unlimited scenarios can be predefined to experiment on parameters

y

4 built-in data collection reports, unlimited user defined data collection reports, embedded charting tool, Export to Excel

y

User specified number of runs

y

Dedicated command line tool

y

general block, completely randomized, factorial

MedModel Optimization Suite

y

User-defined distributions, 15 predefined distributions, plus distribution fitting using Stat::Fit software included

Micro Saint Sharp

MyM

mystrategy NAG C Library y

gaussian, lognormal, poisson, and others

NeuralTools

y

y

y

Plant Simulation (=eM-Plant ; =SiMPLE++)

y

Datafit functionality

y

Datafit functionality

y

Experiment Manager supporting batch definitions and distribution

Portfolio Simulator

y

User-defined distributions, 15 predefined distributions, plus distribution fitting using Stat::Fit software (additional)

y

Output analysis reports and charts included.

y

Unlimited scenarios can be predefined to experiment on parameters

Process Simulator

y

15 predefined distributions, plus distribution fitting using Stat::Fit software

y

Output analysis reports and charts included. Also outputs to Excel and Access for analysis.

y

Unlimited scenarios can be predefined to experiment on parameters

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OR/MS Today - 2007 SIMULATION SOFTWARE SURVEY (additional) ProcessModel Professional

y

StatFit standard feature

y

ProcessModel standard feature

y

ProcessModel standard feature

Profimax, y Techno Therm Plus, Technical Audit, Techno Maint, Techno Plan, Techno Corr, Techno Blend, Process Models for HPI

Text file, Excel y data input acceptable

For the selected objective y model gives a comparison & data may be transferred to Excel & graphics developed.

Run as batch program modules with selector.

Project Simulator

y

User-defined distributions, 15 predefined distributions, plus distribution fitting using Stat::Fit software (additional)

y

Output analysis reports and charts included. Also outputs to MS Project for analysis.

y

Unlimited scenarios can be predefined to experiment on parameters

ProModel Optimization Suite

y

User-defined distributions, 15 predefined distributions, plus distribution fitting using Stat::Fit software included

y

Output analysis reports and charts included. Also outputs to Excel and Access for analysis.

y

Unlimited scenarios can be predefined to experiment on parameters

y

Extensive sensitivity analysis

y

Output schedule downloaded directly to cell control computers

y

Output analysis reports and charts included. Also outputs to Excel and Access for analysis.

Proof Animation Quantitative Methods Software (QMS) Renque

y

SAIL

ServiceModel Optimization Suite

y

User-defined distributions, 15 predefined distributions, plus distribution fitting using Stat::Fit software included

ShowFlow 2

y

Autofit curve y fitting to up to 16 distributions

Tables, reports, export to y Excel

Experiment mode allows autorun of several scanarios. Warm up, sub runs also supported

ShowFlow Simulation Software

y

Autofit-Tool

y

Experimentation, Element y Graphs, Status Diagram, Reports

run a number of simulations automatically, run presentations

y

Advanced real-time graphical outputs and standard statistical measures.

Can do multiple replicates of an entire experimental design during a single run.

Sigma

SimCad Pro

y

Integrates with y most statstical tools on the market for

y

y

Integrated reporting tool y and on screen analysis using gauges, graphs and Gantt charts. All key

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An Excel and database wizard enables the dynamic loading

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OR/MS Today - 2007 SIMULATION SOFTWARE SURVEY curve fitting and distributions.

parameters are dynamically computed without coding.

of work orders, while distributions and user interaction provide experimental runs.

SIMPROCESS

y

ExpertFit

SIMUL8 Professional

y

Stat::Fit Included. Other vendors also support SIMUL8

y

Included in main product

SIMUL8 Standard

y

Stat::Fit $245. y Other vendors also support SIMUL8

Included in main product

SLIM

y

By integration with our iData analysis tools

By integration with our iData analysis tools

Stat::Fit

y

32 distributions. Auto::Fit capability. Exports into specific forms for simulation software. Distribution Viewer feature.

STATISTICA

y

The DecisionTools Suite

y

Integrated distribution fitting capability.

y

Extensive output functions, reports and graphs.

Vanguard System

y

distribution gallery, distribution fitting wizard, user-defined distributions

y

Simulation statistics, y sensitivity analysis, graphical presentations. Available as OLE objects, linked components, Webbased reports, and as a Web service

VISIO Simulation Solution

y

y

y

y

y

Included in main product

See Professional Edition

y

Configurable

SLX

WebGPSS WITNESS Simulation XLSim®

y

y y

y

y y

Batch and interactive run

Student's t-distribution confidence intervals y y

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Code reuse (e.g., objects, Software

Optimization (Specify)

@RISK

y

Model Packaging (e.g., can completed model be shared with others who might lack the software to develop Tools to support their own

templates) model?)

packaging (Specify)

Does this feature cost extra?

Genetic-algorithm y based optimization under uncertainty (Industrial version only)

y

Free viewer for showing Free models and simulation results; also graphs and reports are exportable to Excel.

y

y

API available in Enterprise version

AgenaRisk

Yes

Analytica 4.0

y

Linear y programming, quadratic and general nonlinear (Optimizer Edition)

y

Save model for use with no free player or web browser

AnyLogic

y

OptQuest integrated

y

y

Generates Java applets and Java applications with full simulation/optimization functionality

Arena

y

OptQuest for y Arena included in most products at no charge

y

Seamless operation, no Free unlimited tools necessary use within same commercial organization

Arena Contact y Center

OptQuest for Arena (optional)

y

y

Seamless operation, no Yes, Individual tools necessary or site license

AutoMod

y

AutoStat

y

y

AutoMod Runtime

AutoSched AP

y

AutoStat

y

Bulesss Simulation Software

y

y

Applets - No, Standalone applications Yes

Yes No

Certified Distributions for use with Monte Carlo simulation Crew Station Design Tool (CSDT) Crystal Ball Professional

y

y

Includes y OptQuest, a global optimization software tool that provides optimal solutions.

y

Excel models that have been enhanced with Crystal Ball can be viewed by anyone with Excel.

No

y

y

Excel models that have been enhanced with Crystal Ball can be viewed by anyone with Excel.

No

y

y

No

y

y

y

y

Crystal Ball Standard

CSIM 19

y

With OptQuest

CSIM for Java eM-Plant

y

Genetic

eM-Plant Viewer

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OR/MS Today - 2007 SIMULATION SOFTWARE SURVEY Algorithm; Artificial Neural network (ANN); Sequencer, Multi Attribute Optimizer (MAO); Shortes path calculatior (SPC) Emergency Department Simulator

y

Via experiments and running simulation scenarios

y

y

Trial Version of ED Simulator

No

Enterprise Dynamics

y

OptQuest & ISSOP

y

y

Free viewer version available

No

ExtendSim AT y

An open source evolutionary optimizer is included in all versions of ExtendSim.

y

y

Free downloadable Player and Demo from the Imagine That! web site opens, views, and runs the models.

No, they are free.

ExtendSim OR y

An open source evolutionary optimizer is included in all versions of ExtendSim.

y

y

Free downloadable player and demo from the Imagine That! web site opens, views and runs the models.

No, they are free.

ExtendSim Suite

y

An open source evolutionary optimizer is included in all versions of ExtendSim.

y

y

Free downloadable player and demo from the Imagine That! web site opens, views and runs the models.

No, they are free.

Flexsim CT (Container Terminals)

y

OptQuest

y

y

Free

Flexsim Simulation Software

y

OptQuest

y

y

No

Flexsim Warehouse Analyzer

y

OptQuest

y

y

Free

ForeTell-DSS

y

Depending on the y domain, optimization logic is easily incorporated into ForeTell solutions

y

Yes, run-time libraries

Developer tools and run-times are licensed separately

GoldSim

y

global optimatization of probabilistic and deterministic systems using Box's Complex Method

y

y

Yes, authoring tools

No; the player is a free download

GPSS/H

y

y

Run-time license required

Yes

Integrated Performance Modelling Environment (IPME)

y

y

Yes, included with IPME No is the ability to create a stand-alone run-time model.

ExpertFit

L-SIM

y

y

Lean-Modeler

y

MAST

y

Includes queuing model and discrete event simulation model

MedModel Optimization Suite

y

Optimization available using OptQuest and/or SimRunner

y

Micro Saint

y

OptQuest

y

y

No

y

Models packaged within No software; view using free ProModel Player

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OR/MS Today - 2007 SIMULATION SOFTWARE SURVEY Sharp MyM

y

mystrategy

NAG C Library y

NeuralTools

y

Plant Simulation (=eM-Plant ; =SiMPLE++)

y

Portfolio Simulator

constrained LP,QP,nonlinear, IP, MILP,MIQP

y

Simply copy the player and the model

No

y

Models can be opened and experimented with using Reader, but not saved

no

y

y

y

Integrated optimizer, Sequencer, Neural Network (ANN)

y

y

Integrated

No

Via experiments and running simulation scenarios

y

y

Trial Version of Portfolio No Simulator

depends on the implementation

Process Simulator

y

Via experiments and running simulation scenarios

y

y

PCS Lite and PCS Demo No Version

ProcessModel Professional

y

SimRunner standard feature

y

y

Yes, included

no

y

Will be supplied in embedded form and is application specific.

No.

No

Profimax, y Techno Therm Plus, Technical Audit, Techno Maint, Techno Plan, Techno Corr, Techno Blend, Process Models for HPI

Using external modules like Lingo or by sensitivity analysis.

Project Simulator

y

Via experiments and running simulation scenarios

y

y

Project Simulator trial version

ProModel Optimization Suite

y

Optimization available using OptQuest and/or SimRunner

y

y

Models packaged within No software; view using free ProModel Player

y

y

Run-time license required

Yes

y

y

Renque viewer

No

Proof Animation Quantitative Methods Software (QMS)

y

Renque SAIL

y

Performance monitor triggers reschedule

ServiceModel Optimization Suite

y

Optimization available using OptQuest and/or SimRunner

y

y

Models packaged within No software; view using free ProModel Player

ShowFlow 2

y

Using experiment y mode up to 64 values on each of 3 variables can be compared

y

Run time

ShowFlow Simulation Software

Free download

y

Sigma

y

Particularly well- y suited for LP optimizations, time dilation, and frequency domain experiments.

y

These are not necessary no to easily build simulation engines for spreadsheets or web sites.

SimCad Pro

y

2 optimizers

y

Simcad Viewer

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OR/MS Today - 2007 SIMULATION SOFTWARE SURVEY provided. The first to optimize the model based on user defined parameters. The second optimizes the work order sequence for better scheduling. SIMPROCESS

y

OptQuest

y

y

Yes

Included in purchase

SIMUL8 Professional

y

OptQuest Included

y

y

Included in main product

Free

SIMUL8 Standard

y

OptQuest $495

y

y

Included in main product

Free

SLIM

y

A wide range of powerful and flexible optimization modules

y

y

y

Run-time license required

Yes

SLX Stat::Fit STATISTICA

y

y

y

The DecisionTools Suite

y

Genetic-algorithm y based optimization under uncertainty (Industrial version only)

y

Free viewer for showing No models and simulation results; also graphs and reports are exportable to Excel.

Vanguard System

y

LP, IP, NLP, custom algorithms and heuristics

y

y

Can instantly publish live models as interactive Web applications

VISIO Simulation Solution

y

y

y

WebGPSS

y

WITNESS Simulation

y

y

y

Included

No

Grid search RunTime and Viewers

Various

XLSim®

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OR/MS Today - 2007 SIMULATION SOFTWARE SURVEY Simulation Software Survey Page 5 Model Building (continued)

Cost

Animation

Mixed Discrete/Continuous Modeling (Levels, Ani-

Realtime

Export animation (e.g., MPEG version that can run independent of simulation Compatible 3D animation Anifor

Software

Allocation/Costing Flows, etc.)

mation viewing presentation) software

@RISK

y

y

y

y

@RISK

y

y

y

y

AgenaRisk

y

y

Analytica 4.0

Import CAD

mation drawings

y

y

AnyLogic

y

y

y

y

y

Arena

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

Arena Contact Center

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

AutoMod

y

AutoSched AP Bulesss Simulation Software

y

y

y

Certified Distributions for use with Monte Carlo simulation Crew Station Design Tool (CSDT)

y

y

y

Crystal Ball Professional

y

y

y

Crystal Ball Standard

y

y

y

CSIM 19

y

CSIM for Java

y y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

eM-Plant

y

Emergency Department Simulator

y

Enterprise Dynamics

y

y

y

y

ExtendSim AT

y

y

y

y

y

ExtendSim OR

y

y

y

y

y

ExtendSim Suite

y

y

y

y

n

y

y

y

Flexsim CT (Container Terminals)

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

Flexsim Simulation Software

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

Flexsim Warehouse Analyzer

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

ExpertFit

y

ForeTell-DSS

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OR/MS Today - 2007 SIMULATION SOFTWARE SURVEY GoldSim

y

y

y

y

GPSS/H Integrated Performance Modelling Environment (IPME) L-SIM

y

y

Lean-Modeler y

y

y

MAST

y

y

y

MedModel Optimization Suite

y

y

y

y

Micro Saint Sharp

y

y

y

y

y

y

MyM

y

y y

y

y

y

y

y

mystrategy NAG C Library NeuralTools

y y

y

y

y

Plant y Simulation (=eM-Plant ; =SiMPLE++)

y

y

y

y

y

Portfolio Simulator

y

Process Simulator

y

ProcessModel y Professional

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y y

y

y

Profimax, Techno Therm Plus, Technical Audit, Techno Maint, Techno Plan, Techno Corr, Techno Blend,Process Models for HPI Project Simulator

y

ProModel Optimization Suite

y

Proof Animation Quantitative Methods Software (QMS)

y

y

Renque SAIL

y

y

y

y

y

Sigma

y

y

y

y

y

ShowFlow Simulation Software

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

SIMPROCESS y

y

y

y

y

y

y

SIMUL8 Professional

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

SIMUL8 Standard

y

y

y

y

SimCad Pro

y

y y

ServiceModel y Optimization Suite ShowFlow 2

y

y

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OR/MS Today - 2007 SIMULATION SOFTWARE SURVEY SLIM

y

y

y

y

y

SLX Stat::Fit STATISTICA

y

y

y

y

The y DecisionTools Suite

y

y

y

Vanguard System

y

y

y

y

VISIO Simulation Solution

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

WebGPSS WITNESS Simulation

y

y

XLSim(R)

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OR/MS Today - 2007 SIMULATION SOFTWARE SURVEY Simulation Software Survey Page 6 Support/Training

User

Pricing Information:

User group or discussion Training On site

Consulting

Software

Support/Hotline area

Courses Training Available

Standard

Student Version

@RISK

y

y

y

y

y

$795

$35

@RISK

y

y

y

y

y

$795

AgenaRisk

y

y

y

y

y

Free one-month evaluation, Desktop: $4,000, Enterprise version: $30,000 (three users)

Analytica 4.0 y

y

y

y

y

Professional: $1295, Enterprise: free licenses for $2495 Enterprise, classroom teaching Server/Engine: $6000 use, all Editions approx. 50% discount

AnyLogic

y

y

y

y

y

Advanced version from $6,200, $400 - $1,400 Professional version - $15,500, depending on the discounts on volumes license type

Arena

y

y

y

y

y

From $795

Free; Included in many leading textbooks.

Arena Contact Center

y

y

y

y

y

$18,500

Free; Included in many leading textbooks.

AutoMod

y

y

y

y

y

free download on website

AutoSched AP

y

y

y

y

y

No

Bulesss Simulation Software

y

y

Certified Distributions for use with Monte Carlo simulation Crew Station y Design Tool (CSDT)

Free one-month evaluation, Desktop Academic/Research: $1,000, Enterprise version: POA

US$ 99

y

y

Contact [email protected]

y

y

y

$15,000

N/A

Crystal Ball Professional

y

y

y

y

y

$1,895

$95

Crystal Ball Standard

y

y

y

y

y

$995

$85

CSIM 19

y

Professional - $1195; Education Student - $65 - $360

CSIM for Java

y

Professional - $1195; Educational - $360

$65

eM-Plant

y

y

y

y

y

Emergency Department Simulator

y

y

y

y

y

$ 39,000

N/A

Enterprise Dynamics

y

y

y

y

y

Ranging from 5,000 - 27,000

Free

ExpertFit

y

y

y

y

$325 - $795

ExtendSim AT

y

y

y

y

y

$2495; academic discounts are available.

$125; discounts available for students.

ExtendSim OR

y

y

y

y

y

$995; academic discounts are available.

$125; discounts available for students.

ExtendSim Suite

y

y

y

y

y

$4995; academic discounts are available.

$125; discounts available for students.

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OR/MS Today - 2007 SIMULATION SOFTWARE SURVEY Flexsim CT (Container Terminals)

y

y

y

y

y

$45,000

n/a

Flexsim Simulation Software

y

y

y

y

y

$15,000-$20,000

Free

Flexsim Warehouse Analyzer

y

y

y

y

y

$20,000

n/a

ForeTell-DSS y

y

y

y

Contact DecisionPath

Contact DecisionPath

GoldSim

y

y

y

$3950

free

Several versions available

Free

$15,000

$75

y

GPSS/H Integrated Performance Modelling Environment (IPME)

y

L-SIM

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

Lean-Modeler y

y

y

y

$695 US (network licenses also available)

N/A

MAST

y

y

y

y

y

$7500.00

$750.00

MedModel Optimization Suite

y

y

y

y

y

$18,500

$30

Micro Saint Sharp

y

y

y

y

y

$4995

$60

MyM

y

mystrategy

y

NAG C Library

y

NeuralTools

y

$1499

$99

y

Ј165.00 plus VAT

Ј15.00 plus VAT (5 month license only) please contact us

y

y

y

please contact us

y

y

y

y

y

$495.00

Plant y Simulation (=eM-Plant ; =SiMPLE++)

y

y

y

y

http://www.ugsplmsolutions.de/ yes produkte/tecnomatix/ plant_design/em_plant.shtml

Portfolio Simulator

y

y

y

y

y

$39,000

N/A

Process Simulator

y

y

y

y

y

$ 3500

PCS Lite - Free Download

ProcessModel y Professional

y

y

y

y

Complete solutions start at $1,098.00

$69.00 limited use

y

y

y

Varies between 12500 to 15000 30% discount shall be US$/copy. offered only for genuine students.

Profimax, Techno Therm Plus, Technical Audit, Techno Maint, Techno Plan, Techno Corr, Techno Blend,Process Models for HPI Project Simulator

y

y

y

y

y

$3500

Free Trial Version

ProModel Optimization Suite

y

y

y

y

y

$ 18,500

$ 30

Several versions available

Free

y

USD $19.95 for 6 month subscription

USD $19.95 for 6 month subscription

Proof Animation Quantitative Methods Software (QMS)

y

y

Renque

y

y

y

y

y

995

0

SAIL

y

y

y

y

y

$25,000 US

$ 2,500

ServiceModel y Optimization Suite

y

y

y

y

$18,500

$ 30

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OR/MS Today - 2007 SIMULATION SOFTWARE SURVEY ShowFlow 2

y

y

y

y

y

GBP 895

GBP 25

ShowFlow Simulation Software

y

y

y

y

y

Ä 1295,00 plus shipping & VAT

free demoversion available

Sigma

y

y

y

$5000 annual commercial license - deeply discounted for experienced users.

For university courses only - no individual student licenses.

SimCad Pro

y

y

y

y

$4500 - $8000 based on modules

$3000.00 per university site license

SIMPROCESS y

y

y

y

Contact: [email protected]

Contact: [email protected]

SIMUL8 Professional

y

y

y

y

y

$4995

Free for qualified PhD students

SIMUL8 Standard

y

y

y

y

y

$1495

Free

SLIM

y

y

y

y

POA

POA

$6000

Free

y

$289

free Call, Free Trial available

SLX Stat::Fit

y

STATISTICA

y

y

y

y

y

Packages start at $795

The y DecisionTools Suite

y

y

y

y

$1495

Vanguard System

y

y

y

y

y

Call for pricing

75% academic discount. Donations possible through the Vanguard Academic Partnership Program.

VISIO Simulation Solution

y

y

y

y

$ 700.00

Ordinary (150 blocks) $ 30.00; extended (400 blocks) $ 80.00

$149.95 (Commercial Edition, includes book and XLTree)

$57.95 includes book and student version of XLTree

WebGPSS

WITNESS Simulation XLSim(R)

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

y

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OR/MS Today - 2007 SIMULATION SOFTWARE SURVEY Simulation Software Survey Page 7 Major new features Software

(since 2005)

@RISK

Vendor Comments Leading Monte Carlo simulation addin for Microsoft Excel

@RISK

Fully compatible with Excel 2007

AgenaRisk

Easier configuration of risk graphs; settings for Predictive inference for risk/decision risk graphs accessible via single location in apps. Diagnostic inference for AI Node Properties apps. Expert judgement using subjective probability

Analytica 4.0

General procedural modeling. New graphing. Auto save.

Visual environment for building, analyzing, distributing models. Hierarchical influence diagrams, efficient Monte Carlo.

AnyLogic

New high performance engine, New Eclipsebased IDE, Teamwork support, CAD, GIS, Java debugger, Usability improvements

The only simulation tool supporting Discrete Event, Agent Based, System Dynamics and mixed modeling

Arena

Graphical valid tools, String support, Flow processing, 3D Animation, Real-time testing/external synch, Rulers and guides

Make sound investment choices, reduce costs, streamline operations, increase profits. Improve your performance and success.

Arena Contact Center

Graphical validation tools, String support, Flow processing, 3D Animation, Real-time testing, Rulers and guides

Your virtual contact center simulator can be subjected to various proposals, strategies, and rules to optimize risk/profits.

AutoMod

Database & Excel connectivity, containers, enhanced graphical features, multiple attach points, segmented vehicles

most powerful and flexible 3D simulation package on the market

AutoSched AP

Gantt Viewer Enhancements, Field translation files, Model compare tool

AutoSched AP can be linked to AutoMod to provide a 3D simulation of movement systems in the facility

Bulesss Simulation Software

3D animation can be coded using OpenGl

Certified Distributions for use with Monte Carlo simulation

Manages a Stochastic Library of coherent multivariate distributions

Crew Station Design Tool (CSDT)

Users can import models built in Micro Saint Sharp and IMPRINT Pro

Crystal Ball Professional

Scatter charts; Spanish, German, French versions; process capability metrics; split-view charting and better performance . .

Easiest way to perform Monte Carlo simulations in your own spreadsheets. Trials and examples models available on Web site.

Crystal Ball Standard

Scatter charts; Spanish, German, French versions; process capability metrics; split-view charting and better performance . .

Industry-leading predictive analytics, simulation and modeling tool used by 85% of Fortune 500 and over 800 universities.

CSIM 19

Queue management, buffer objects

CSIM 19 has been widely used to create efficient models of complex systems using C++ or C programming

CSIM for Java

CSIM for Java was introduced in 2006

Complete simulation tool for JAVA programmers

eM-Plant

Autocad and Microstation CAD reader, FactoryCAD online Integration; Digital Manufacturing Integration (Process Designer)

Emergency Department Simulator

New Product

Solutions driven by ProModel Corp's VAO (Visualize, Analyze, Optimize) Technology, lead to better decisions - faster

Enterprise Dynamics

Improved TCP/IP Communication; XML Support; 3D Animation Features; Enhanced Speed; New Object Libraries (Airport & Traffic)

Perfect tool for developing total solutions in Logistics, Airport, Automotive, Production, Material Handling & Warehousing

ExpertFit

samples sizes of up to 100,000, improved user interface and graphical plots

ExpertFit has four STATISTICALLY VALID goodness-of-fit tests.

ExtendSim AT

Integrated database, built-in LP solver, revised ExtendSim AT has broad and updated modeing components, variable functionality that supports modeling

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OR/MS Today - 2007 SIMULATION SOFTWARE SURVEY connector arrays, more scalable,etc

across both discrete event and batch process modes.

ExtendSim OR

Integrated database, revised and updated modeing components, variable connector arrays, calendar dates integrated with run...

ExtendSim OR adds message-based discrete event architecture to the ExtendSim CP continuous modeling powerhouse.

ExtendSim Suite

Realistic 3D environment for real time visualization, integrated database, improved scalability, built-in LP solver, + more.

Realistic, professional 3D environment is added to ExtendSim AT in ExtendSim Suite.

Flexsim CT (Container Terminals)

New in 2007

Flexsim CT is specifically designed to simulation all aspects of a container port operations. Links to TOS (i.e. Navis)

Flexsim Simulation Software

Flexsim fluid library for continious modeling, kinematics for 6 axis robots and conveyors, several new objects

The only major simulation software to be redesigned from the ground up in the last 5 years. Competitive upgrade available.

Flexsim Warehouse Analyzer

New in 2007

Flexsim warehouse analyzer works with WarehouseVision to optimize slotting and rack configuration.

ForeTell-DSS

integrated curve fitting utility, open source graphics/statistics including spider charts

ForeTell combines OO modeling, hybrid behavioral what-if simulation, and integrated analysis

GoldSim

Risk and Reliability Module, Financial Module, probabilistic optimization, debugging tools, stochastic history generator

A hybrid simulator with powerful probabilistic simulation features to support simulation of uncertain and stochastic systems

GPSS/H

GPSS/H has been in use for 30 years.

Integrated Performance Modelling Environment (IPME)

Support for Windows and Linux; faster sim engine, new POPIP scheduler, standalone models, no database required.

IPME v4, built on the Micro Saint Sharp simulation engine, runs on Windows and Linux.

L-SIM

New product in 2007. Contact Lanner

Lean-Modeler

Improved Graphics, Enhanced Clock Properties, Lean-Modeler adds the time OEE Calculations, Improved Program dimension of analysis to VSM. Performance, Decreased File Sizes Simple facilitates model creation and future state design.

MAST

Enhanced import options, playbook analysis for MAST is intended as an easy to use establishing operation plan, graphical results, tool to evaluate process maps and kanban loop model improvments establish an operation plan for lean manufacturing

MedModel Optimization Suite String Arrays,Expression Arrays,SQL & Other Database Connectivity,Array Import/Export enable & disable function

Solutions driven by MedModel's VAO (Visualize, Analyze, Optimize) Technology, lead to better decisions - faster

Micro Saint Sharp

3D Animation, Visio Import/Export, Referential Tasks, Entity Generator, Improved Performance, Interoperability Improvements

Micro Saint Sharp has been available since 1985 and is a trusted and reliable simulation tool.

MyM

Integrated Development Environment, Model Documentor, new GUI objects, export functionality

Requires Visual 2005 C++ compiler to build models

mystrategy

Free functional reader

Visual approach and able to see all data as time charts it's a popular choice for communic dynamic issues to mangmt audiences

NAG C Library

large scale eigenproblems, new sparse optimizers, stepwise and mixed effects regression, new interpolation

NeuralTools

Fully compatible with Excel 2007

Plant Simulation (=eM-Plant ; constant development in ease of use, main =SiMPLE++) topics: Worker, 3D, transporters, optimization

Digital Factory integration; MPM; Virtual Production, Openess (ODBC, SQL...), High speed simulation

Portfolio Simulator

Calendars,Pre-Defined Reports,Microsoft Project Solutions driven by ProModel Corp's XML Imports,Task text1-text5 included as VAO (Visualize, Analyze, Optimize) Attributes, Fixed Cost now included Technology, lead to better decisions - faster

Process Simulator

Scenario Management; 3D reporting, Lean Stencil Icons, Increased Speed,

Solutions driven by ProModel Corp's VAO (Visualize, Analyze, Optimize) Technology, lead to better decisions - faster

ProcessModel Professional

Hot Spot Evaluator, Vista Capable, Updated Icons, Various support enhancements

ProcessModel is used by 49 of the Fortune 100 and by thousands more

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OR/MS Today - 2007 SIMULATION SOFTWARE SURVEY globally. Free trial available! Profimax, Techno Therm Plus, Power Plant modules / Energy Auditing modules A versatile package capable of Technical Audit, Techno added. enhancing profitability / scientific Maint, Techno Plan, Techno studies at lowest cost.Pay back only Corr, Techno Blend,Process a few weeks. Models for HPI Project Simulator

Sensitivity Scenarios,Turn off ìSurvivalî checkbox in Scenario Manager,Gantt chart enhanced,Resource Usage chart

Solutions driven by ProModel Corp's VAO (Visualize, Analyze, Optimize) Technology, lead to better decisions - faster

ProModel Optimization Suite

String Arrays,Expression Arrays,SQL & Other Database Connectivity,Array Import/Export enable & disable function

Solutions driven by ProModel's VAO (Visualize, Analyze, Optimize) Technology, lead to better decisions - faster

Proof Animation

SLX is designed to work with a wide range of simulation software.

Quantitative Methods Software (QMS)

Added Learning Curves, Breakeven, Make-orBuy, Cost-Volume and Site Location modules.

QMS is intuitive and easy-to-use, since the user interface is a browser application.

Renque

released 2006

SAIL

Includes over 15 allocation algorithms and uses SAIL improves OEE by 25% when playbook techniques for generating daily compare to work order type schedule scheduling

ServiceModel Optimization Suite

String Arrays,Expression Arrays,SQL & Other Database Connectivity,Array Import/Export enable & disable function

ShowFlow 2

v2.5 due for imminent release, Provides an extra element type and includes various enhancements

ShowFlow Simulation Software

include improved editor in installation/ new elements/ improved buffer/ new out element/ new textbook for beginners and experts

Sigma

Templates and tutorials for ASP simulation web Sigma code is exceptional fast, pages and stand-alone engines for dynamic flexible (supports all world-views) spreadsheets. and has proven generality (Turing complete).

SimCad Pro

Comprehensive 3D visualization environment. Gantt chart generation, dynamic value stream map creation. RFID interfaces.

Simcad Pro is a dynamic and interactive process simulation software for process based operations.

SIMPROCESS

see: http://www.caciasl.com/products/ simprocess42.cfm#NewRelease

Contact: [email protected]

SIMUL8 Professional

As Standard + Define own charts, Predictive text editor, Results Templates, Scenario Manager, Replaceable PRNG, More Results

SIMUL8 Professional is designed for full time simulation professionals. Same power, added productivity features

SIMUL8 Standard

Customize Results Summary, Custom Toolbars, SIMUL8 Standard is designed for Object explorer, Enhanced Find, Macro users starting with no simulation Recorder, Dashboard skills and occasionally conducting projects

SLIM

Enhanced optimisation algorithms including multi-threading. Web-based deployment.

A powerful, flexible strategic modelling and optimisation toolset designed to address very large, complex networks.

SLX

XML support, built-in performance monitor

SLX is a high-performance modeling platform designed for end-user customization.

Stat::Fit

Distribution Viewer. Derounding function and data manipulation options. Box plots and comparison graphs.

Distribution Viewer allows interactive display of distributions. Built-in random variate generator.

STATISTICA

Hundreds of new features have been added since 2005, please visit www.statsoft.com for details

Contact StatSoft for a free trial and to subscribe to our video series on Data Mining

The DecisionTools Suite

Fully compatible with Excel 2007

Vanguard System

Grid computing (>1000x faster), Web-based what-if, collaborative modeling, Web services, library: http://wiki.vanguardsw.com

VISIO Simulation Solution

New Product in 2006. Contact Lanner

WebGPSS

New 270 p. textbook: Born&Stahl Simulation

Solutions driven by ServiceModel's VAO (Visualize, Analyze, Optimize) Technology, lead to better decisions - faster

new version 2.5 available now!

Scalable modeling software with advanced analytics, real-time collaboration/linking, open integration, web-based distribution

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OR/MS Today - 2007 SIMULATION SOFTWARE SURVEY Made Simple with WebGPSS. Improved error control and debugging WITNESS Simulation XLSim(R)

Contact Lanner Similar in concept to @Risk and Crystal Ball. Simpler to learn, but less powerful.

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Simulation Software Survey Vendor List Agena 32-33 Hatton Garden London EC1N 8DL UK Phone: +44 20 7404 9722 Fax: +44 870 1318460 [email protected] www.agenarisk.com Alion Science and Technology MA&D Operation 4949 Pearl E. Circle, #300 Boulder, CO 80301 Phone: 303-442-6947 Fax: 303-442-8274 [email protected] www.maad.com AnalyCorp 3507 Ross Rd. Palo Alto, CA 94303 Phone: 650-520-6255 [email protected] www.AnalyCorp.com Applied Materials Inc 5245 Yeager Rd Salt Lake City, UT 84040 Phone: 801-736-3201 Fax: 801-736-3443 [email protected] www.brookssoftware.com Averill M. Law & Associates 6601 East Grant Road Suite 110 Tucson, AZ 85715 Phone: 520-795-6265 Fax: 520-795-6302 [email protected] www.averill-law.com Beliber AB Bäckegatan 26 B Gothenburg SE 413 16 Sweden Phone: +4631643646 Fax: +468348161 [email protected] www.webgpss.com CACI Product's Company 1455 Frazee Road

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#700 San Diego, CA 92108 Phone: 619-881-5809 Fax: 619-692-1013 [email protected] caci.asl.com CMS Research Inc 1610 S Main Street Oshkosh, WI 54902 Phone: 920-235-3356 Fax: 920-235-3816 [email protected] www.cmsres.com CreateASoft, Inc. 1212 S. Naper Blvd. Ste 119 Naperville, IL 60540 Phone: 630-428-2850 Fax: 630-963-3755 [email protected] www.simcadpro.com Custom Simulations Custom Simulations 1178 Laurel Street Berkeley, CA 94708 Phone: 510-898-0692 Fax: 510-898-0692 [email protected] customsimulations.com DecisionPath, Inc. 141 Highland Avenue Winchester, MA 01890 Phone: 617-794-9036 [email protected] www.decpath.com Flexsim Software Products, Inc. 1577 North Technology Way Orem, UT 84097 Phone: 801-224-6914 Fax: 801-224-6984 [email protected] www.flexsim.com Geer Mountain Software Corp. 11540 Forest Lakes Drive Rolla, MO 65401 Phone: 573-426-5983 Fax: 573-426-6017 [email protected] www.geerms.com Global Strategy Dynamics Ltd PO Box 314 Princes Risborough Bucks

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HP27 0XB UK Phone: 01844 275518 Fax: 01844 275507 [email protected] www.strategydynamics.com/orms GoldSim Technology Group 22516 SE 64th Plance, Suite 110 Issaquah, WA 98027 Phone: 425-295-6985 Fax: 425-642-8073 [email protected] www.goldsim.com Imagine That Inc. 6830 Via Del Oro, Suite 230 San Jose, CA 95119 Phone: 408-365-0305 Fax: 408-629-1251 [email protected] www.extendsim.com Incontrol Enterprise Dynamics 4720 Starville Rd China Township, MI 48054 Phone: 810-765-8595 Fax: 810-765-8454 [email protected] www.EnterpriseDynamics.com Incontrol Enterprise Dynamics GmbH Gustav-Stresemann-Ring 1 Wiesbaden 65189 Germany Phone: +49 611 977 74 345 Fax: +49 611 977 74 171 [email protected] www.showflow.com Lanner Group 11000 Richmond Avenue, Suite 680 Houston, TX 77042 Phone: 713-532-8008 [email protected] www.lanner.com Lumina Decision Systems, Inc. 26010 Highland Way Los Gatos, CA 95033 Phone: 650-212-1212 Fax: 650-240-2230 [email protected] www.lumina.com Mesquite Software 8500 N. Mopac Suite 825

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Austin, TX 78759 Phone: 512-338-9153 Fax: 512-338-4966 [email protected] www.mesquite.com MJC2 Limited 33 Wellington Business Park Crowthorne Berkshire RG45 6LS UK Phone: +44 1344 760000 [email protected] www.mjc2.com Numerical Algorithms Group 1431 Opus Place Downers Grove, IL 60515 Phone: 630-971-2337 Fax: 630-971-2706 [email protected] www.nag.com Oracle's Crystal Ball Global Business Unit 1515 Arapahoe Street Suite 1300 Denver, CO 80202 Phone: 303-534-1515 or 800-289-2550 Fax: 303-534-4818 [email protected] www.crystalball.com Palisade Corporation 798 Cascadilla Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Phone: 800-432-7475 Fax: 607-277-8001 [email protected] www.palisade.com ProcessModel, Inc. 32 West Center, Suite 301 Provo, UT 84601 Phone: 801-356-7165 Fax: 801-356-7175 [email protected] www.processmodel.com ProModel Corporation 7540 Windsor Drive Suite 300 Allentown, PA 18195 Phone: 610-391-9700 Fax: 610-391-9709 [email protected] www.promodel.com QuantMethods

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9644 Oak Meadow Suite 100 Pilot Point, TX 76258 Phone: 940-365-1799 Fax: 940 365 2919 [email protected] www.quantmethods.com Renque Corporation P.O. Box 3212 Delft 2601 DE The Netherlands Phone: +31-15-3107883 [email protected] www.renque.com Rockwell Automation 2000 Marconi Drive Warrendale, PA 15086 Phone: 724-741-4000 Fax: 724-741-4001 [email protected] www.ArenaSimulation.com Siemens (UGS, Tecnomatix, AESOP) Ingersheimer Strasse 12 Stuttgart 70499 Germany Phone: 0049 711 13890 Fax: 0049 711 1389 299 [email protected] www.emplant.com SIMUL8 Corporation 225 Franklin Street 26th Floor Boston, MA 02110 Phone: 800-547-6024 Fax: 800-547-6389 [email protected] SIMUL8.com Stanislaw Raczynski P.O.Box 22-783 Mexico City DF 14000 MEXICO Phone: 5255 56 55 44 67 Fax: 5255 56 55 44 67 [email protected] www.raczynski.com/pn/bluesss.htm StatSoft 2300 E 14th Street Tulsa, OK 74104 Phone: 918-749-1119

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Fax: 918-749-2217 [email protected] www.statsoft.com Techno Software International Hari Sree, Sanskrit College Road Tripunithura. Ernakulam Dist. Kerala 682301 India Phone: 0091 484 2782158 Fax: 0091 484 2782158 [email protected] business.vsnl.com/ggrtech Tizio BV PO Box 238 Amsterdam, NH 1000AE The Netherlands [email protected] www.my-m.eu UGS Tecnomatix PLM Software Ingersheimer Strasse 12 Stuttgart 70499 Germany Phone: +49 711 1389 0 Fax: +49 711 1389 299 [email protected] www.emplant.com Vanguard Software Corporation 1100 Crescent Green Cary, NC 27518 Phone: 919-859-4101 Fax: 919-851-9457 [email protected] www.vanguardsw.com Visual8 Corporation 1505 Hurontario St Mississauga Ontario L5G3H7 Canada Phone: 905-271-3620 Fax: 905-271-3757 [email protected] www.visual8.com & www.lean-modeler.com Webb Systems Limited Warrington Business Park Long Lane Warrington Cheshire WA2 8TX UK

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Phone: +448700110823 Fax: +448700110824 [email protected] www.showflow.co.uk/default2.htm Wolverine Software Corporation 3131 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, VA 22305-2640 Phone: 703-535-6760 Fax: 703-535-6763 [email protected] www.wolverinesoftware.com XJ Technologies 49 Nepokorennykh ave. St.Petersburg 195220 Russia Phone: +7 812 4413105 Fax: +7 812 4413107 [email protected] www.anylogic.com

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New Frontiers in Simulation Biennial survey of discrete-event simulation software tools By James J. Swain

We use simulation to realize our imagination in a specific and detailed way — rendering what we imagination in a way that we can grasp. For instance, one may use laser devices to simulate the effect of actual arms during a military exercise, while preserving the dust, heat and fatigue that soldiers experience during actual operations; or simulate the equations of motion to provide the sensation of flying an airliner under adverse conditions to prepare a pilot to deal with an emergency; or model the interactions among producers and suppliers to predict the performance of an international supply chain. However we use it, simulation tools are there to aid our imagination to probe the frontiers of knowledge, to teach or simply to entertain. Simulation has grown ubiquitous: the widespread availability of personal computers (and gaming computers) means that everyone has access to this technology. In the last decade simulation has moved out of the classroom and lab and into the public domain, becoming widely familiar and accepted though games and movies. This emergence into the public consciousness has already opened new business opportunities and will no doubt open new frontiers for the application of simulation. The migration of simulation into the public arena over the last decade may prove to be the most significant recent change in the field. For most of the history of simulation, specialized technical applications have driven the development of simulation, which tended to limit the field's growth. By contrast, commercial simulation products in entertainment open lucrative new markets that may very well spur an increasingly rapid pace of innovations. Academic programs are now being offered to train the next generation of games developers. Simulation has not had a large impact on the classroom as yet, but advances in gaming will contribute to development of simulation-based teaching tools. The widespread availability of simulation technology also means novel fields of application. For instance, psychologists are using existing military games as the basis for a treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). One treatment approach is exposure therapy, in which stressful situations are relived in such a way that they can be faced. One advantage of simulation is that the exposure can be graduated, allowing the patient to approach the stressful memory slowly, through different levels of detail and intensity. One tool in development for Iraq War veterans includes virtual reality immersion complete with sounds, a shaker platform that provides vibration to simulate the passage of a helicopter flying overhead or nearby explosions, and even scents that can be used to complete the sensations associated with the memory. The treatment is made possible by the existing simulation games and virtual reality components that drastically reduce the cost of development. Simulation-based training is already in use for commercial applications, such as specialized maintenance activities for aircraft equipment. http://www.lionhrtpub.com/orms/orms-10-07/survey.html

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Simulation-based instruction is not yet widespread in the college classroom. Yet, games such as America's Army illustrate that simulations can be used to immerse the players within a realistic simulated environment that can be used for role-playing. Many of these games are also structured to provide interaction between multiple players. Immersive activities might be developed that provide a context for problem-solving in a course such as design of experiments or quality control in statistics, model formulation and application in operations research or engineering design. Such an immersive approach would provide both more realism and also match the interactive activities that the current generation is used to. Survey The accompanying survey is the eighth biennial survey of simulation software for discrete-event systems simulation and related products (Swain, 2005). All product information has been provided by the vendors. Products that run on personal computers to perform discreteevent simulation have been emphasized, since these are the most suitable for usage in management science and operations research. Simulation products whose primary capability is continuous simulation (systems of differential equations observed in physical systems) or training (e.g., aircraft and simulators) are omitted here. Forty-eight products are listed in the survey, taken from 65 products submitted, making it one of the larger surveys. The range and variety of these products continues to grow, reflecting the robustness of the products and the increasing sophistication of the users. The information elicited in the survey is intended to provide a general gauge of the product's capability, special features and usage. This survey includes information about experimental run control (e.g., batch run or experimental design capabilities) and special viewing features, including the ability to produce animations or demonstration that can run independent of the simulation software itself. A separate listing gives contact information for all of the vendors whose products are in the survey. An expanded version of the survey is available on the Lionheart Publishing Web site (www.lionhrtpub.com) and will include vendors who missed the publishing deadline. Of course, most of the vendors provide their own Web sites with further details about their products. Many of the vendors also have active users groups that share experience in the specialized use of the software and are provided with special access to training and program updates. A number of technical and professional organizations and conferences are devoted to the application and methodology of simulation. The INFORMS publications Management Science, Operations Research and Interfaces publish articles on simulation. The INFORMS Simulation Society sponsors simulation sessions at the national INFORMS meeting and makes awards for both the best simulation publication and recognition of service in the area, including the Lifetime Achievement Award for service to the area of simulation. Further information about the Simulation Society can be obtained from the Web site www.informscs.org. This site now provides the complete contents of the Proceedings of the Winter Simulation Conference from 1997 to 2006, and also contains links to many vendors of simulation products and sources of http://www.lionhrtpub.com/orms/orms-10-07/survey.html

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information about simulation, simulation education and references about simulation. The Society for Modeling and Simulation International (www.scs.org) is also devoted to all aspects of simulation. Their conferences include the Huntsville Simulation Conference that takes place annually in Huntsville, Ala. The Simulation Society and the Society for Modeling and Simulation are sponsors of the annual Winter Simulation Conference (WSC). The 2007 WSC will be held Dec. 9-12 at the Washington, D.C., Marriott. The program includes tutorial, methodology and applications tracks, including specialized areas such as computer modeling, financial models, transportation and logistics and other operations. Further information and registration information is available from the site www.wintersim.org. The sponsors of the conference are also ready sources of information about simulation. Legacy of Simulation: Ancient Roots, Modern Application The use of simulation is so central to the modern Department of Defense (DoD) that there is probably no aspect of procurement, operations or doctrine that is not currently studied by simulation. Simulation is also used extensively in training. The DoD has extensively invested in all aspects of distributed simulations, where models of individual fighting units of all types are joined to models that determine what sensors (such as radar) can "see," how communications will perform under field conditions, and how command and control will function. The DoD has evolved standards for validation and model certification, and is actively exploring the means for the effective reuse of code developed in one model for use in other, newer models. Visualization has also been brought to a high level of development to make training as realistic as possible. The reliance on simulation is anything but new — the military has used gaming for several centuries to train its officers, to plan future operations and to perform staff studies to update doctrine. Military war gaming using sand tables and maps using various counters to represent bodies of troops predate computer models. A major limitation was the manual evaluation of casualties units using dice and special tables. Our own military academies included war gaming into their curriculum from their inception. The rapid changes in technology during the last century necessitated ongoing studies to determine how the new weapons could be utilized and to provide an appreciation of their effectiveness. For instance, during the interwar period many nations formed experimental armored units to study the size, composition and operations of the new units. Many of these units evolved from exclusively armored formations to the combined arms units that predominated during WWII. Likewise, the U.S. Navy conducted a series of fleet exercises in the Pacific in the 1930s to study the effectiveness and the proper role of aircraft carriers. Over time, these studies led to an appreciation of their offensive capability and a transformation in naval doctrine. For instance, Fleet Exercise XIX in March of 1938 presaged the attack on Pearl Harbor,

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when planes from the Saratoga simulated a pre-dawn attack on aircraft at Hickam and Wheeler air fields in Hawaii. These exercises had a definite impact on naval thinking that prepared officers and planners for the conduct of operations in the Pacific during WWII. The phenomenal growth of simulation throughout industry and particularly within the DoD has led to a growing demand for simulation professionals to develop models and modeling tools, and to manage large and complex simulation based projects. Academic programs in modeling and simulation have appeared at the University of Arizona, University of Central Florida, Old Dominion University, Georgia Tech and the University of Alabama in Huntsville, among others. Organizations such as the Alabama Modeling and Simulation Council (www.amsc.to) have been formed to represent all aspects of simulation, including the commercial, technical standards and training, academics and applications. Frontiers Military and industrial operations rarely operate from a single symphonic "score," but more nearly resemble improvisations among interacting players. A limitation of the traditional simulation has been the limits on autonomy provided in the modeling constructs. Even entities that represent workers typically operate by rules that are not dissimilar to those of the machines. For instance, in a typical manufacturing simulation, products may be pushed through the system using a schedule of orders to be processed. Workers tend to individual or groups of machines according to well-defined rules, priorities and characteristics of the work. Few models provide any meaningful autonomy to make decisions, to learn from their environment or to cooperate with each other when problems arise. Newer simulation products are beginning to provide autonomous agents that can act on their own and interact among themselves. These agentbased simulations (Samuelson and Macal, 2006) have evolved from earlier studies of complex systems whose behavior has defied easy explanation. Models of biological systems involving interacting members have been built to understand how these complex behaviors have led to social behaviors in foraging. Generalizing what has been learned from these studies has led to simulation agents with the ability to sense their surroundings, interact with other agents, reason and choose a course of action. Software has been developed that make it possible to program agents to sense their surroundings, learn, remember or to make decisions. One example is available in this survey, as the AnyLogic (XJ Technologies) software supports simulation agents. Modeling using simulation agents is being applied in transportation and other areas where interaction and local decision-making might play an essential role. Agents have been used in traffic simulations, where driving behaviors are affected by local conditions, variations among drivers, and may include the decision to change routes based on traffic density and the awareness of alternative routings. Large simulations of air traffic include the provision for centralized traffic control and the autonomous control of their pilots. Other applications include crowd

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simulations, tactical warfare and pedestrian traffic. James J. Swain ([email protected]) is professor and chair of the ISEEM department at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Editor's note: We received more than 65 packages for this survey. Due to space constraints, we could only list 48 in the printed version of OR/MS Today. Among the submissions left out were multiple versions of simulation packages from certain vendors, packages that didn't fit the parameters of the survey [such as Expert Fit (www.averill-law.com) and Stat::Fit (www.geerms.com), which are not actually simulation programs, though they support simulation] and packages that arrived after the deadline. A more complete list of packages, including those not seen here and those that arrived after the deadline, can be found online at: .

References 1. J. J. Swain, 2005, "Gaming Reality: Biennial survey of discrete-event simulation software tools," OR/MS Today, Vol. 32, No. 6, pp. 44-55. 2. 2. D. A. Samuelson and C. M. Macal, 2006, "Agent-Based Simulation Comes of Age," OR/MS Today, Vol. 33, No. 4, pp. 34-38.

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