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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.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. 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 Vendors
l Typical Applications of the software
l Primary Markets for which the software is applied
l System Requirements: RAM , Operating Systems
Page 2
l Model Building: Graphical model construction (icon or drag-
and-drop), Model building using programming/ access to
programmed modules, Run time debug
Page 3
l Model Building (continued): Input Distribution Fitting
(Specify), Output Analysis Support (Specify), Batch run or
experimental design (Specify)
Page 4
l 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?
Page 5
l Model Building (continued): Cost Allocation/Costing, Mixed
Discrete/Continuous Modeling (Levels, Flows, etc.)
l Animation: Animation, Real-time viewing, Export animation

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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
l Support/Training: User Support/Hotline, User group or
discussion area, Training Courses, On site Training, Consulting
Available
l Price: Standard, Student Version

Page 7
l Major new features (since 2005)
l 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 770-431-
0867, ext. 224 or send e-mail to: [email protected].

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Simulation Software Survey

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System Requirements
Typical Applications of the Primary Markets for which the Operating
Software Vendor software software is applied RAM Systems
@RISK Palisade @RISK is a risk analysis tool Manufacturing, energy, finance, insurance, 32 Microsoft
Corporation using Monte Carlo simulation to six sigma, medical, agriculture, Windows 2000 or
show all possible outcomes, and transportation, government, academic, higher
their likelihood of occurrence. environment
AgenaRisk Agena Probability analysis, statistical Industry, government, education, 256MB min Windows
simulation, artificial intelligence, telecommunications, financial services, XP/2000, Unix,
bayesian networks, business healthcare, pharmaceuticals, energy, Linux
modeling, risk assessment, environment, re
Analytica 4.0 Lumina Investment, risk, decision, Business, financial, public policy, energy, 128 Windows 98,
Decision portfolio network flow analysis; environmental, healthcare, defense, 2000, NT, XP,
Systems, Inc. systems dynamics; resource, R&D manufacturing, education, Vista
planning; organization simulatio telecommunication
AnyLogic XJ Forecasting and strategic Logistics, supply chains, manufacturing, 512MB, 1GB Windows. Mac
Technologies planning, process analysis and healthcare, consumer markets, project recommended OS, Linux
optimization, optimal operational management, busines processes, military
management, process
visuallization
Arena Rockwell Facility design/configuration, Airports, healthcare, logistics, supply 128M Windows
Automation scheduling, passenger and chain, mfg., military, business process, call 2000/Server
baggage-handling processes, centers, steel, paper, mining, ports 2003/XP/Vista (in
patient management, dispatching V12)
strategy
Arena Rockwell Staffing, work strategies, Call centers and contact centers of all 128M Windows
Contact Automation campaign planning, customer types, single/multi-site, local/global, 2000/Server
Center metrics, back office, skill-based unlimited size/complexity 2003/XP/Vista (in
routing, ... V12)
AutoMod Applied Discrete event simulation to Distribution centers, warehouses, 1 GB Window XP
Materials Inc. improve the design, configuration automotive, airports, equipment, shipping, Professional
and optimization of material semiconductor, and manufacturing
handeling processes
AutoSched Applied Capacity analysis and planning Semiconductor industry 1 gig min Windows XP
AP Materials Inc and short interval scheduling
Bulesss Stanislaw General purpose simulation Academic, engineering, industry, 248Mb Windows 98 or
Simulation Raczynski system. Generates C++ source manufacturing later, NT, XP,
Software code. requires
Borland's
C++Builder
Certified AnalyCorp Probability management, see Project portfolio, supply chain, finance
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Monte Carlo
simulation
Crew Station Alion Science The CSDT allows users to Aviation (e.g., aircraft cockpits), military, 256 MB RAM Microsoft
Design Tool and visualize and optimize the nuclear power plants, and car Windows XP,
(CSDT) Technology location of controls and displays manufacturers 2000, or NT
within a crew station.
Crystal Ball Oracle's Business planning and analysis, Financial services, environmental, oil and 512 MB Microsoft
Professional Crystal Ball cost/benefit analysis, risk gas, pharmaceuticals, telecom, Windows 2000,
Global management, petroleum manufacturing, energy, utilities, XP and Vista
Business Unit exploration, environmental insurance . . .
assessment . . .
Crystal Ball Oracle's Investment and financial; cost Financial services, environmental, oil and 512 MB Microsoft
Standard Crystal Ball and benefit analysis; risk and gas, pharmaceuticals, telecom, Windows 2000,
Global project management; petroleum manufacturing, energy, utilities, XP and Vista
Business Unit exploration; Six Sigma . . . insurance . . .
CSIM 19 Mesquite Modeling systems Computer systems, communications, 1 - 1000 MB Windows, Linux,
Software education, research Solaris
CSIM for Mesquite Modeling complex systems Education, research 10 - 1000MB Any system with
Java Software Java
eM-Plant UGS Strategic production decissions Automotive OEM; high bay warehouses; 128 MByte Microsoft
Tecnomatix logistic supplier; engineering houses Windows 2000,
PLM Software Microsoft
Windows XP

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Emergency ProModel Emergency Department Emergency Department Performance 128MB min, Windows 2000,
Department Corporation throughput, staffing, patient flow, Improvement 512MB XP
Simulator and efficiency analysis. recommended
Enterprise Incontrol Logistics, material handling, Airports, railways, public infrastructure, 64Mb Windows
Dynamics Enterprise manufacturing, call center automotive, steel, electronics, food and 98/2000/XP/Vista
Dynamics applications, process beverage, consumer goods
improvement, capacity planning
ExpertFit Averill M. Law discrete-event simulation, Monte defense, manufacturing, transportation, minimal Windows
& Associates Carlo simulation, data analysis in education
general
ExtendSim Imagine That It is particularly well-suited to Any industry that operates in a high-speed 512 MB Windows Vista,
AT Inc. manufacturers operating in a or high-volume arena: distribution XP, 2000, 2003
mixed-mode environment: batch logistics, call centers, packaging lines, etc. Server, or better
process and discrete event.
ExtendSim Imagine That Message-based discrete event Manufacturing and business modeling; 512 MB Windows Vista,
OR Inc. architecture to model processes communication systems, healthcare, Six XP, 2000, 2003
involving physical or logical Sigma, transportation, service, education, Server, or better
objects moving through systems. etc.
ExtendSim Imagine That Professional 3D modeling of When impressive presentations count. 3D 512 MB Windows Vista,
Suite Inc. continuous, discrete event and modeling of manufacturing, logistics, XP, 2000, 2003
discrete rate processes. business, government, eductation, Server, or better
engineering..
Flexsim CT Flexsim Simulation of container ports Terminal operating companies, port 512 Windows (XP,
(Container Software including: yard, land, sea, and consultants, TOS providers, port 2000, Vista)
Terminals) Products, Inc. rail, cranes, gangs, yard blocks, automation integrators, homeland security
carriers. Links with TOS
Flexsim Flexsim Manufacturing, material handling, Manufacturing, healthcare, distribution, 512 Windows (XP,
Simulation Software warehousing, supply chain, warehousing, supply chain, transportation, 2000, Vista)
Software Products, Inc. process improvement, lean, food processing, logistics
healthcare, continuous, food
Flexsim Flexsim Use to analyze slotting and Warehousing, slotting, layout, building 512 Windows (XP,
Warehouse Software picking of warehouse operations configuration and optimization. 2000, Vista)
Analyzer Products, Inc.
ForeTell-DSS DecisionPath, Critical decision support, org. Government, life sciences, financial 512 MB Windows, Mac
Inc. change mgmt, competitive services OS, Linux
marketing strategy, risk mgmt,
counter-terrorism preparedness
GoldSim GoldSim water resources, mining, Mining, water resources, aerospace and 256 Windows 2000
Technology hazardous waste management, defense, engineering and management and above
Group probabilistic risk analysis, consulting, insurance, waste management
reliability and throughput analysis
GPSS/H Wolverine Queueing models General purpose 256 MB Windows
Software 2000/XP/Vista
Corporation
Integrated Alion MA&D Human factors, human Military, nuclear, transportation, academia 512MB Windows XP,
Performance Operation performance modeling, examining Windows 2000,
Modelling stressors in environments RedHat
Environment Enterprise Linux,
(IPME) Mandrake Linux
10.X
L-SIM Lanner Group Java based Simulation Manufacturing, aerospace & defense, 256MB Windows 2000,
Component for embedding into federal, homeland security, NT, XP and
3rd party Process or Application pharmaceuticals, energy, aviation, health, VISTA
suites IT
Lean-Modeler Visual8 Value stream mapping, lean Automotive, energy, health care, logistics, minimum Windows 95, 98,
Corporation implementation, process manufacturing, metals, business process 64MB ME, NT 4, 2000,
improvement re-engineering XP, Vista
MAST CMS Research MAST uses part routing and Lean manufacturing implementation: Windows 2000 or
Inc production information to analysis of process maps higher
determine kanban loops, product
flows, and optimal operation plan
MedModel ProModel Design, plan, evaluate and Hospitals, Clinics, Healthcare Systems, 512MB min; Windows 2000,
Optimization Corporation improve processes of hospitals, Medical Device Manufacturing and Sales Recommend XP
Suite clinics, and other healthcare 1 GB
systems to optmize performance
Micro Saint Alion Science Micro Saint Sharp is a powerful Typical markets include human 128MB Microsoft
Sharp and general-purpose discrete event performance, manufacturing, healthcare, Windows Vista,
Technology simulation tool that allows users supply chain, and command and control Server 2003, XP,
to build models of processes modeling. 2000, 98, ME
(Operating
systems must
support the
Microsoft .NET

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Framework 2.0)
MyM Tizio BV MyM is an integrated environment Government, Academic, Environment, 512MB, 1Gb Windows XP,
for the development, visualization Energy, Finance, Population, Health, recommended Vista (OSX and
and application of simulations of Business Linux soon to
dynamic systems come)
mystrategy Global Business and strategy planning Not industry-specific. Used by strategy 32MB min., Windows 98SE or
Strategy professionals and wider management as 64MB+ later
Dynamics Ltd alternative to dynamic modeling recom.
spreadsheets
NAG C Numerical product pricing optimization, finance,energy,engineering,education,earth problem- Windows
Library Algorithms portfolio optimization, statistical sciences,life sciences dependent (NT/XP/Vista),
Group analysis, fluid dynamics Linux, Solaris,
AIX, HP-UX, Mac
OS X
NeuralTools Palisade New drug effectiveness, power Manufacturing, energy, insurance, medical, 32 MB Microsoft
Corporation grid fault detection, tumor & Six Sigma, agriculture, finance, Windows 2000 or
tissue , quality control & Six transportation, government, academic, higher
Sigma, structural fault detection. environment
Plant Siemens Plant Simulation enables the Automotive; Suppliers; Shipyards; 128 MB RAM Microsoft
Simulation (UGS, simulation and optimization of Electronic and White goods; CPG; Line Windows 2000
(=eM-Plant ; Tecnomatix, production systems. Builder; Design houses with SP 4 or
=SiMPLE++) AESOP) Windows XP
Portfolio ProModel Simultaneous simulation analysis Project and Portfolio Planning, Strategic 512MB min; Windows 2000,
Simulator Corporation and optimization of multiple Resource Capacity Planning; New Product Recommend XP
project plans across the entire Development, R&D, Scheduling 1 GB
portofolio of projects.
Process ProModel Lean, Six Sigma, value stream All 512MB min.; Windows 2000,
Simulator Corporation mapping, process mapping, flow recommend 1 XP, Vista; Also
chart simulation, continuous GB needs MS Visio
process improvement 2002, 2003 or
2007
ProcessModel ProcessModel, Business process improvement - All
Professional Inc. all areas
Profimax, Techno Profit, productivity, performance Process, power plants, design 256 MB Windows XP,
Techno Software maximization, energy, organizations Windows 2000
Therm Plus, International environment, maintenance,
Technical production management &
Audit, auditing
Techno
Maint,
Techno Plan,
Techno Corr,
Techno
Blend,
Process
Models for
HPI
Project ProModel Enables project managers to Anyone who uses Microsoft Project 512MB min; Windows 2000,
Simulator Corporation rapidly visualize, analyze and Recommend XP ; Also needs
optimize their project plans 1 GB MS Project 2003
ProModel ProModel Lean, Six Sigma, capacity Manufacturing and logistics, 512MB min.; Windows 2000,
Optimization Corporation planning, cost analysis, process pharmaceutical, defense recommend 1 XP
Suite modeling, cycle time reduction, GB
throughput optimization and
more
Proof Wolverine Animation of discrete-event Applications requiring high-quality 256 MB Windows
Animation Software simulation models animation of large numbers of objects 2000/XP/Vista
Corporation
Quantitative QuantMethods QMS contains modules for the Higher education, logistics, manufacturing 1 Gb Windows, Linux
Methods most used mathematical models and UNIX
Software in the Decision Sciences. variants, Mac OS
(QMS)
Renque Renque Renque is designed for general- service stations such as airports and call 512Mb Microsoft
Corporation purpose discrete event centers; road and rail traffic; industrial Windows
simulations. production lines
SAIL CMS Research SAIL provides simulation based Manufacturing where a variety of parts Windows 2000 or
Inc scheduling and performance share the same machines on a daily basis higher
monitoring of flexible
manufacturing
ServiceModel ProModel Design, plan, evaluate and Financial Services, Logistics, 512MB min; Windows 2000,
Optimization Corporation improve service industry systems Transportation, Food & Hotel Services, Recommend XP
Suite such as Financial Services, Entertainment, and Other Service 1 GB
Logistics, Business Re- Industries
Engineering

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ShowFlow 2 Webb Manufacturing, Logistics Manufacturing and Logistics 512Mb All Windows up
Systems to and including
Limited XP
ShowFlow Incontrol simulation of material flow and small an medium sized companies 32MB Windows 95, 98,
Simulation Enterprise more generally of process flow ME, 2000, XP,
Software Dynamics Vista
GmbH
Sigma Custom Large-scale, highly-congested, Simulation education, bioproduction, 640K Windows
Simulations and/or complex systems where semiconductor fabs and tools — any large-
entity flow simulators are scale discrete-event system.
ineffective.
SimCad Pro CreateASoft, Dynamic process simulation Healthcare, material handling, logistics, 512MB Windows 2000,
Inc. software with lean support , 3D warehousing, manufacturing, high Windows XP,
visualization, scheduling and mix/jobshops, document flow, general Windows Vista
value stream mapping. services.
SIMPROCESS CACI Combines process mapping, flow Commercial, government, military, 512 Windows 2000 or
Product's charting, discrete event education, public, private greater
Company simulation, activity based costing
in a single easy to use product
SIMUL8 SIMUL8 Optimize throughput, maximize Business processes: call center, 128M + OS All Windows
Professional Corporation resource utilization, identify manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, editions, Linux,
bottlenecks, reduced risk healthcare, financial, education Mac OS
decisions, process management,
learning and training. For
comprehensive, easy to build
simulations requiring power
features.
SIMUL8 SIMUL8 Optimize throughput, maximize Business processes: call center, 128M + OS All Windows
Standard Corporation resource utilization, identify manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, editions, Linux,
bottlenecks, reduced risk healthcare, financial, education Mac OS
decisions, process management,
learning and training. For
comprehensive, easy to build
simulations.
SLIM MJC2 Limited Strategic logistics and transport All markets 1-2GB Many, including
network modelling and Windows & Unix
optimization.
SLX Wolverine High-end, unique applications Air traffic control, homeland security, 256 MB Windows
Software that require features not built into telecommunications, logistics 2000/XP/Vista
Corporation off-the-shelf simulation software
Stat::Fit Geer Statistically fits input data to Simulation and modeling, risk assessment, 4MB PC/Windows
Mountain analytical distributions and reliability, quality, engineering and
Software exports into specific forms for financial management.
Corp. simulation software.
STATISTICA StatSoft Comprehensive array of data Manufacturing, Research, Finance, 256MB Windows 2000 or
analysis, data management, data Insurance, Chemical/Petrochemical, above
visualization, and data mining Healthcare
procedures.
The Palisade Risk & decision analysis: cost Manufacturing, energy, finance, insurance, 32 MB Microsoft
DecisionTools Corporation estimating, resource allocation, Six Sigma, medical, agriculture, Windows 2000 or
Suite Six Sigma & quality analysis, transportation, government, academic higher
supply chain distr., and more.
Vanguard Vanguard Collaborative modeling, strategic Consulting (internal/external), 128MB Windows 2000,
System Software planning, risk analysis, manufacturing, financial services, XP, Vista
Corporation forecasting, portfolio pharmaceuticals, sales/marketing, finance,
management, optimization, Web- Six Sigma
based what-if
VISIO Lanner Group VISIO based simulation Manufacturing, aerospace & defense, 256MB Windows NT 4
Simulation federal, homeland security, (SP3 and above),
Solution pharmaceuticals, energy, aviation, health, Windows 2000,
IT Windows XP,
Windows VISTA
WebGPSS Beliber AB General purpose discrete events Education, esp. students of business, OR, 16 MB Windows
simulation logistics, supply chain systems
WITNESS Lanner Group Strategy validation, operational Manufacturing, aerospace & defense, 256 Windows NT 4
Simulation planning and process federal, homeland security, (SP3 and above),
improvement pharmaceuticals, energy, aviation, health, Windows 2000,
IT Windows XP,
Windows VISTA
XLSim® AnalyCorp Executive education, small Monte General Purpose Windows, all
Carlo applicaitons in Excel

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Model Building
Graphical model
construction Model building using
(icon or drag-and- programming/ access to Run time
Software drop) programmed modules debug
@RISK y y
@RISK y 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
Certified Distributions for use with Monte Carlo
simulation
Crew Station Design Tool (CSDT) y y y
Crystal Ball Professional
Crystal Ball Standard
CSIM 19 y y
CSIM for Java y y
eM-Plant y y y
Emergency Department Simulator y y
Enterprise Dynamics y y y
ExpertFit
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
ForeTell-DSS y y
GoldSim y y y
GPSS/H y
Integrated Performance Modelling Environment y y y
(IPME)
L-SIM y
Lean-Modeler y
MAST y
MedModel Optimization Suite y y y
Micro Saint Sharp y y y
MyM y y
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
Profimax, Techno Therm Plus, Technical Audit, y y
Techno Maint, Techno Plan, Techno Corr, Techno
Blend,Process Models for HPI
Project Simulator y
ProModel Optimization Suite y y y
Proof Animation y

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Quantitative Methods Software (QMS)

Renque y y y
SAIL y
ServiceModel Optimization Suite y y y
ShowFlow 2 y y y
ShowFlow Simulation Software y y
Sigma y y y
SimCad Pro y y y
SIMPROCESS y y
SIMUL8 Professional y y y
SIMUL8 Standard y y y
SLIM 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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Model Building (continued)

Output Batch run or
Input
Analysis experimental
Distribution
Software Fitting (Specify) Support (Specify) design (Specify)
@RISK y Fully y Extensive output y Multiple
integrated functions, reports and simulation
distribution graphs. capability and
fitting, VBA integration
including 37
common, built-
in probability
distributions.
AgenaRisk y Uniform, y Bar graphs, line graphs, y Interactive and
triangular, scatter plots, histograms. batch mode.
normal, Multiple data sets shown Many data sets
lognormal, simultaneously. Display can be
gamma, of statistics on graphs. simultaneously
exponential, analyzed in a
beta, bernoulli, batch.
binomial,
poisson,
weibull PLUS
hybrid,
hierarchical,
loglinear and
mixture
parameter
estimation
Analytica 4.0 y Library for y Sensitivity and
fitting a variety uncertainty analysis
of single and
joint
distributions
AnyLogic y Stat::Fit y Statistics tools, various y Simulation,
charts, histograms, etc. optimization,
included parameter
variation
(including Monte
Carlo and
Sensitivity
Analysis), and
custom
experiments
Arena y Arena Input y Automatic confidence y Arena Process
Analyzer intervals, Arena Output Analyzer
included at no Analyzer for detailed included at no
charge statistical analysis charge
included at no charge
Arena Contact y Arena Input y Automatic confidence y Arena Process
Center Analyzer intervals, Arena Output Analyzer
included at no Analyzer for detailed included at no
charge statistical analysis charge
included at no charge
AutoMod y AutoStat y AutoStat
AutoSched AP y AutoStat y AutoStat
Bulesss y Plots, main statistics in
Simulation function of time
Software
Certified
Distributions
for use with
Monte Carlo
simulation
Crew Station
Design Tool
(CSDT)
Crystal Ball y Three fitting y Analyzes statistics and y Developer Kit
Professional methods (Chi- displays results in output contains macros

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Square, charts. Can extract raw and functions

Kolmogorov- data and create reports. that can be
Smirnov, programmed to
Anderson- automate all
Darling) for simulations.
continuous
distributions.
Crystal Ball y Three fitting y Analyzes statistics and
Standard methods (Chi- displays results in output
Square, charts. Can extract raw
Kolmogorov- data and create reports.
Smirnov,
Anderson-
Darling) for
continuous
distributions.
CSIM 19 y Confidence intervals, run
length control
CSIM for Java y confidence intervals, run-
length control
eM-Plant y 24 y Single- and Multi-Level y Experiment
mathmatical Factor Analysis; Designer,
analysis and Histogram, Chart, Experiment
fitting Bottleneck Analyzer, Manager, Report
functions Sankey, Gantt etc. Generator,
Distributed
Simulation
Emergency y User-defined y Customized ED specific y Full DOE across
Department distributions. data output charts and unlimited
Simulator 15 predefined graphs such as LOS, scenarios and
distributions, Census by patient status examination of
plus and time of day and more output data
distribution
fitting using
Stat::Fit
and/or Data
Analyzer
Software
(additional)
Enterprise y Autofit (All y Experiment Wizard and y Scenario
Dynamics statistical Scenario Manager Manager
distributions)
ExpertFit y This is the y Can analyze
purpose of many data sets
ExpertFit. simultaneosly
ExtendSim AT y Stat::Fit is y Confidence intervals are y Automated
included. calculated at the click of a execution of
button. different
scenarios is
supported.
ExtendSim OR y Stat::Fit is y Confidence intervals are y Automated
included in calculated at the click of a execution of
ExtendSim AT button. different
and ExtendSim scenarios is
Suite. supported.
ExtendSim y Stat::Fit is y Confidence intervals are y Automated
Suite included. calculated at the click of a execution of
button. different
scenarios is
supported.
Flexsim CT y ExpertFit y Flexsim Charts, Excel, y Flexsim
(Container Access, any ODBC Experimenter
Terminals) program
Flexsim y ExpertFit y Flexsim Charts, Excel, y Flexsim
Simulation Access, Experimenter
Software
Flexsim y ExpertFit y Flexsim Charts, Excel, y Flexsim
Warehouse Access Experimenter
Analyzer
ForeTell-DSS y Users can y Integrated open source y ForeTell runs
import or math/graphics/statistics Monte Carlo
manually enter library accessed by trials in
data for simply point-and-click automated batch
automated dynamic queries for plots, mode

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piecewise tabular reports, and

linear or XML/CSV formatted data
polynomial output
curve fitting
GoldSim y Sensitivity and
Uncertainty analysis
GPSS/H
Integrated y Distribution y A measurement
Performance functions are suite is included
Modelling included with with IPME that
Environment IPME allows users to
(IPME) specify variables
for simulation
runs. Operator
characteristics
can also be
automatically
sampled from a
distribution for
each run.
L-SIM y y
Lean-Modeler y Lead time calculations,
inventory graphs, service
levels, financial reports
MAST y Animation, performance
graphs, gantt charts,
statistics
MedModel y User-defined y Output analysis reports y Unlimited
Optimization distributions, and charts included. Also scenarios can be
Suite 15 predefined outputs to Excel and predefined to
distributions, Access for analysis. experiment on
plus parameters
distribution
fitting using
Stat::Fit
software
included
Micro Saint y 4 built-in data collection y User specified
Sharp reports, unlimited user number of runs
defined data collection
reports, embedded
charting tool, Export to
Excel
MyM y Dedicated
command line
tool
mystrategy
NAG C Library y gaussian, y general block,
lognormal, completely
poisson, and randomized,
others factorial
NeuralTools y y y
Plant y Datafit y Datafit functionality y Experiment
Simulation functionality Manager
(=eM-Plant ; supporting batch
=SiMPLE++) definitions and
distribution
Portfolio y User-defined y Output analysis reports y Unlimited
Simulator distributions, and charts included. scenarios can be
15 predefined predefined to
distributions, experiment on
plus parameters
distribution
fitting using
Stat::Fit
software
(additional)
Process y 15 predefined y Output analysis reports y Unlimited
Simulator distributions, and charts included. Also scenarios can be
plus outputs to Excel and predefined to
distribution Access for analysis. experiment on
fitting using parameters
Stat::Fit
software

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(additional)
ProcessModel y StatFit y ProcessModel standard y ProcessModel
Professional standard feature standard feature
feature
Profimax, y Text file, Excel y For the selected objective y Run as batch
Techno Therm data input model gives a comparison program
Plus, Technical acceptable & data may be modules with
Audit, Techno transferred to Excel & selector.
Maint, Techno graphics developed.
Plan, Techno
Corr, Techno
Blend, Process
Models for HPI
Project y User-defined y Output analysis reports y Unlimited
Simulator distributions, and charts included. Also scenarios can be
15 predefined outputs to MS Project for predefined to
distributions, analysis. experiment on
plus parameters
distribution
fitting using
Stat::Fit
software
(additional)
ProModel y User-defined y Output analysis reports y Unlimited
Optimization distributions, and charts included. Also scenarios can be
Suite 15 predefined outputs to Excel and predefined to
distributions, Access for analysis. experiment on
plus parameters
distribution
fitting using
Stat::Fit
software
included
Proof
Animation
Quantitative y Extensive sensitivity
Methods analysis
Software
(QMS)
Renque y
SAIL y Output schedule
downloaded directly to
cell control computers
ServiceModel y User-defined y Output analysis reports y Unlimited
Optimization distributions, and charts included. Also scenarios can be
Suite 15 predefined outputs to Excel and predefined to
distributions, Access for analysis. experiment on
plus parameters
distribution
fitting using
Stat::Fit
software
included
ShowFlow 2 y Autofit curve y Tables, reports, export to y Experiment
fitting to up to Excel mode allows
16 autorun of
distributions several
scanarios. Warm
up, sub runs also
supported
ShowFlow y Autofit-Tool y Experimentation, Element y run a number of
Simulation Graphs, Status Diagram, simulations
Software Reports automatically,
run
presentations
Sigma y Advanced real-time y Can do multiple
graphical outputs and replicates of an
standard statistical entire
measures. experimental
design during a
single run.
SimCad Pro y Integrates with y Integrated reporting tool y An Excel and
most statstical and on screen analysis database wizard
tools on the using gauges, graphs and enables the
market for Gantt charts. All key dynamic loading

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curve fitting parameters are of work orders,

and dynamically computed while
distributions. without coding. distributions and
user interaction
provide
experimental
runs.
SIMPROCESS y ExpertFit
SIMUL8 y Stat::Fit y Included in main product y Included in main
Professional Included. product
Other vendors
also support
SIMUL8
SIMUL8 y Stat::Fit $245. y Included in main product See Professional
Standard Other vendors Edition
also support
SIMUL8
SLIM y By integration y By integration with our y Configurable
with our iData iData analysis tools
analysis tools
SLX
Stat::Fit y 32
distributions.
Auto::Fit
capability.
Exports into
specific forms
for simulation
software.
Distribution
Viewer feature.
STATISTICA y y y
The y Integrated y Extensive output y
DecisionTools distribution functions, reports and
Suite fitting graphs.
capability.
Vanguard y distribution y Simulation statistics, y Batch and
System gallery, sensitivity analysis, interactive run
distribution graphical presentations.
fitting wizard, Available as OLE objects,
user-defined linked components, Web-
distributions based reports, and as a
Web service
VISIO y y y
Simulation
Solution
WebGPSS y Student's t-distribution
confidence intervals
WITNESS y y y
Simulation
XLSim® y Parameterized
simulation

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Model Building (continued)

Model
Packaging
(e.g., can
completed
model be
shared with
others who
Code might lack
reuse the software
(e.g., to develop Does this
objects, their own Tools to support feature cost
Software Optimization (Specify) templates) model?) packaging (Specify) extra?
@RISK y Genetic-algorithm y y Free viewer for showing Free
based models and simulation
optimization results; also graphs and
under uncertainty reports are exportable
(Industrial to Excel.
version only)
AgenaRisk y y API available in Yes
Enterprise version
Analytica 4.0 y Linear y y Save model for use with no
programming, free player or web
quadratic and browser
general nonlinear
(Optimizer
Edition)
AnyLogic y OptQuest y y Generates Java applets Applets - No,
integrated and Java applications Standalone
with full applications -
simulation/optimization Yes
functionality
Arena y OptQuest for y y Seamless operation, no Free unlimited
Arena included in tools necessary use within
most products at same
no charge commercial
organization
Arena Contact y OptQuest for y y Seamless operation, no Yes, Individual
Center Arena (optional) tools necessary or site license
AutoMod y AutoStat y y AutoMod Runtime Yes
AutoSched AP y AutoStat y
Bulesss y y No
Simulation
Software
Certified
Distributions
for use with
Monte Carlo
simulation
Crew Station y
Design Tool
(CSDT)
Crystal Ball y Includes y y Excel models that have No
Professional OptQuest, a been enhanced with
global Crystal Ball can be
optimization viewed by anyone with
software tool that Excel.
provides optimal
solutions.
Crystal Ball y y Excel models that have No
Standard been enhanced with
Crystal Ball can be
viewed by anyone with
Excel.
CSIM 19 y With OptQuest y y No
CSIM for Java y y
eM-Plant y Genetic y y eM-Plant Viewer no

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Algorithm;
Artificial Neural
network (ANN);
Sequencer, Multi
Attribute
Optimizer (MAO);
Shortes path
calculatior (SPC)
Emergency y Via experiments y y Trial Version of ED No
Department and running Simulator
Simulator simulation
scenarios
Enterprise y OptQuest & y y Free viewer version No
Dynamics ISSOP available
ExpertFit
ExtendSim AT y An open source y y Free downloadable No, they are
evolutionary Player and Demo from free.
optimizer is the Imagine That! web
included in all site opens, views, and
versions of runs the models.
ExtendSim.
ExtendSim OR y An open source y y Free downloadable No, they are
evolutionary player and demo from free.
optimizer is the Imagine That! web
included in all site opens, views and
versions of runs the models.
ExtendSim.
ExtendSim y An open source y y Free downloadable No, they are
Suite evolutionary player and demo from free.
optimizer is the Imagine That! web
included in all site opens, views and
versions of runs the models.
ExtendSim.
Flexsim CT y OptQuest y y Free
(Container
Terminals)
Flexsim y OptQuest y y No
Simulation
Software
Flexsim y OptQuest y y Free
Warehouse
Analyzer
ForeTell-DSS y Depending on the y y Yes, run-time libraries Developer tools
domain, and run-times
optimization logic are licensed
is easily separately
incorporated into
ForeTell solutions
GoldSim y global y y Yes, authoring tools No; the player
optimatization of is a free
probabilistic and download
deterministic
systems using
Box's Complex
Method
GPSS/H y y Run-time license Yes
required
Integrated y y Yes, included with IPME No
Performance is the ability to create a
Modelling stand-alone run-time
Environment model.
(IPME)
L-SIM y y
Lean-Modeler y
MAST y Includes queuing y No
model and
discrete event
simulation model
MedModel y Optimization y y Models packaged within No
Optimization available using software; view using
Suite OptQuest and/or free ProModel Player
SimRunner
Micro Saint y OptQuest y

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Sharp
MyM y y Simply copy the player No
and the model
mystrategy y Models can be opened no
and experimented with
using Reader, but not
saved
NAG C Library y constrained y
LP,QP,nonlinear,
IP, MILP,MIQP
NeuralTools y y y No
Plant y Integrated y y Integrated depends on the
Simulation optimizer, implementation
(=eM-Plant ; Sequencer,
=SiMPLE++) Neural Network
(ANN)
Portfolio Via experiments y y Trial Version of Portfolio No
Simulator and running Simulator
simulation
scenarios
Process y Via experiments y y PCS Lite and PCS Demo No
Simulator and running Version
simulation
scenarios
ProcessModel y SimRunner y y Yes, included no
Professional standard feature
Profimax, y Using external y Will be supplied in No.
Techno Therm modules like embedded form and is
Plus, Technical Lingo or by application specific.
Audit, Techno sensitivity
Maint, Techno analysis.
Plan, Techno
Corr, Techno
Blend, Process
Models for HPI
Project y Via experiments y y Project Simulator trial No
Simulator and running version
simulation
scenarios
ProModel y Optimization y y Models packaged within No
Optimization available using software; view using
Suite OptQuest and/or free ProModel Player
SimRunner
Proof y y Run-time license Yes
Animation required
Quantitative y
Methods
Software
(QMS)
Renque y y Renque viewer No
SAIL y Performance
monitor triggers
reschedule
ServiceModel y Optimization y y Models packaged within No
Optimization available using software; view using
Suite OptQuest and/or free ProModel Player
SimRunner
ShowFlow 2 y Using experiment y y Run time Free download
mode up to 64
values on each of
3 variables can be
compared
ShowFlow y
Simulation
Software
Sigma y Particularly well- y y These are not necessary no
suited for LP to easily build
optimizations, simulation engines for
time dilation, and spreadsheets or web
frequency domain sites.
experiments.
SimCad Pro y 2 optimizers y y Simcad Viewer $495

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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 y OptQuest y y Included in main Free
Professional Included product
SIMUL8 y OptQuest $495 y y Included in main Free
Standard product
SLIM y A wide range of y
powerful and
flexible
optimization
modules
SLX y y Run-time license Yes
required
Stat::Fit
STATISTICA y y y
The y Genetic-algorithm y y Free viewer for showing No
DecisionTools based models and simulation
Suite optimization results; also graphs and
under uncertainty reports are exportable
(Industrial to Excel.
version only)
Vanguard y LP, IP, NLP, y y Can instantly publish Included
System custom live models as
algorithms and interactive Web
heuristics applications
VISIO y y y No
Simulation
Solution
WebGPSS y Grid search
WITNESS y y y RunTime and Viewers Various
Simulation
XLSim®

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Model Building (continued) Animation

Export
animation
(e.g., MPEG
version that
can run
Mixed independent
Discrete/Continuous Real- of simulation Compatible 3D Import
Cost Modeling (Levels, Ani- time for animation Ani- CAD
Software Allocation/Costing Flows, etc.) mation viewing presentation) software mation drawings
@RISK y y y y y
@RISK y y y y
AgenaRisk y y
Analytica 4.0 y
AnyLogic y y y y y y
Arena y y y y y y y y
Arena y y y y y y y
Contact
Center
AutoMod y y y y y y
AutoSched
AP
Bulesss y y y
Simulation
Software
Certified
Distributions
for use with
Monte Carlo
simulation
Crew Station y y y
Design Tool
(CSDT)
Crystal Ball y y y
Professional
Crystal Ball y y y
Standard
CSIM 19 y
CSIM for y
Java
eM-Plant y y y y y y y y
Emergency y
Department
Simulator
Enterprise y y y y y y y y
Dynamics
ExpertFit
ExtendSim y y y y y y y
AT
ExtendSim y y y y y y
OR
ExtendSim y y y y n y y y
Suite
Flexsim CT y y y y y y y y
(Container
Terminals)
Flexsim y y y y y y y y
Simulation
Software
Flexsim y y y y y y y y
Warehouse
Analyzer
ForeTell-DSS

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GoldSim y y
GPSS/H
Integrated
Performance
Modelling
Environment
(IPME)
L-SIM y y y y
Lean-Modeler y y y
MAST y y y y y
MedModel y y y y y y
Optimization
Suite
Micro Saint y y y y y y
Sharp
MyM y y
mystrategy
NAG C y
Library
NeuralTools y y y y
Plant y y y y y y y y
Simulation
(=eM-Plant ;
=SiMPLE++)
Portfolio y
Simulator
Process y y y y
Simulator
ProcessModel y y y y y y
Professional
Profimax,
Techno
Therm Plus,
Technical
Audit, Techno
Maint,
Techno Plan,
Techno Corr,
Techno
Blend,Process
Models for
HPI
Project y
Simulator
ProModel y y y y y y
Optimization
Suite
Proof y y y y
Animation
Quantitative y y y
Methods
Software
(QMS)
Renque y
SAIL y y y y
ServiceModel y y y y y y
Optimization
Suite
ShowFlow 2 y y y y y
ShowFlow y y y
Simulation
Software
Sigma y y y y
SimCad Pro y y y y y y y y
SIMPROCESS y y y y y y y
SIMUL8 y y y y y y y y
Professional
SIMUL8 y y y y y y
Standard

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SLIM y y y y y
SLX
Stat::Fit
STATISTICA y y y y
The y y y y
DecisionTools
Suite
Vanguard y y y y
System
VISIO y y y y y y
Simulation
Solution
WebGPSS
WITNESS y y y y y y y y
Simulation
XLSim(R)

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Support/Training Pricing Information:

User
group or
User 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, Free one-month
Desktop: $4,000, Enterprise evaluation, Desktop
version: $30,000 (three users) Academic/Research:
$1,000, Enterprise
version: POA
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 y y y y y $18,500 Free; Included in
Contact many leading
Center textbooks.
AutoMod y y y y y free download on
website
AutoSched y y y y y No
AP
Bulesss y y US$ 99
Simulation
Software
Certified y y Contact [email protected]
Distributions
for use with
Monte Carlo
simulation
Crew Station y y y y $15,000 N/A
Design Tool
(CSDT)
Crystal Ball y y y y y $1,895 $95
Professional
Crystal Ball y y y y y $995 $85
Standard
CSIM 19 y Professional - $1195; Education Student - $65
- $360
CSIM for y Professional - $1195; $65
Java Educational - $360
eM-Plant y y y y y
Emergency y y y y y $ 39,000 N/A
Department
Simulator
Enterprise y y y y y Ranging from 5,000 - 27,000 Free
Dynamics
ExpertFit y y y y $325 - $795
ExtendSim y y y y y $2495; academic discounts are $125; discounts
AT available. available for
students.
ExtendSim y y y y y $995; academic discounts are $125; discounts
OR available. available for
students.
ExtendSim y y y y y $4995; academic discounts are $125; discounts
Suite available. available for
students.

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Flexsim CT y y y y y $45,000 n/a

(Container
Terminals)
Flexsim y y y y y $15,000-$20,000 Free
Simulation
Software
Flexsim y y y y y $20,000 n/a
Warehouse
Analyzer
ForeTell-DSS y y y y Contact DecisionPath Contact DecisionPath
GoldSim y y y y $3950 free
GPSS/H Several versions available Free
Integrated y y y y y $15,000 $75
Performance
Modelling
Environment
(IPME)
L-SIM y y y y
Lean-Modeler y y y y $695 US (network licenses also N/A
available)
MAST y y y y y $7500.00 $750.00
MedModel y y y y y $18,500 $30
Optimization
Suite
Micro Saint y y y y y $4995 $60
Sharp
MyM y y $1499 $99
mystrategy y y Ј165.00 plus VAT Ј15.00 plus VAT (5
month license only)
NAG C y y y y please contact us please contact us
Library
NeuralTools y y y y y $495.00
Plant y y y y y http://www.ugsplmsolutions.de/ yes
Simulation produkte/tecnomatix/
(=eM-Plant ; plant_design/em_plant.shtml
=SiMPLE++)
Portfolio y y y y y $39,000 N/A
Simulator
Process y y y y y $ 3500 PCS Lite - Free
Simulator Download
ProcessModel y y y y y Complete solutions start at $69.00 limited use
Professional $1,098.00
Profimax, y y y Varies between 12500 to 15000 30% discount shall be
Techno US$/copy. offered only for
Therm Plus, genuine students.
Technical
Audit, Techno
Maint,
Techno Plan,
Techno Corr,
Techno
Blend,Process
Models for
HPI
Project y y y y y $3500 Free Trial Version
Simulator
ProModel y y y y y $ 18,500 $ 30
Optimization
Suite
Proof Several versions available Free
Animation
Quantitative y y y USD $19.95 for 6 month USD $19.95 for 6
Methods subscription month subscription
Software
(QMS)
Renque y y y y y 995 0
SAIL y y y y y $25,000 US $ 2,500
ServiceModel y y y y y $18,500 $ 30
Optimization
Suite

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ShowFlow 2 y y y y y GBP 895 GBP 25

ShowFlow y y y y y Ä 1295,00 plus shipping & VAT free demoversion
Simulation available
Software
Sigma y y y $5000 annual commercial For university courses
license - deeply discounted for only - no individual
experienced users. student licenses.
SimCad Pro y y y y $4500 - $8000 based on $3000.00 per
modules university site license
SIMPROCESS y y y y Contact: [email protected] Contact:
[email protected]
SIMUL8 y y y y y $4995 Free for qualified PhD
Professional students
SIMUL8 y y y y y $1495 Free
Standard
SLIM y y y y POA POA
SLX $6000 Free
Stat::Fit y y $289 free
STATISTICA y y y y y Packages start at $795 Call, Free Trial
available
The y y y y y $1495
DecisionTools
Suite
Vanguard y y y y y Call for pricing 75% academic
System discount. Donations
possible through the
Vanguard Academic
Partnership Program.
VISIO y y y y
Simulation
Solution
WebGPSS y y y $ 700.00 Ordinary (150 blocks)
$ 30.00; extended
(400 blocks) $ 80.00
WITNESS y y y y y
Simulation
XLSim(R) $149.95 (Commercial Edition, $57.95 includes book
includes book and XLTree) and student version
of XLTree

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Major new features

Software (since 2005) Vendor Comments
@RISK Leading Monte Carlo simulation add-
in 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. Visual environment for building,
Auto save. analyzing, distributing models.
Hierarchical influence diagrams,
efficient Monte Carlo.
AnyLogic New high performance engine, New Eclipse- The only simulation tool supporting
based IDE, Teamwork support, CAD, GIS, Java Discrete Event, Agent Based, System
debugger, Usability improvements Dynamics and mixed modeling
Arena Graphical valid tools, String support, Flow Make sound investment choices,
processing, 3D Animation, Real-time reduce costs, streamline operations,
testing/external synch, Rulers and guides increase profits. Improve your
performance and success.
Arena Contact Center Graphical validation tools, String support, Flow Your virtual contact center simulator
processing, 3D Animation, Real-time testing, can be subjected to various
Rulers and guides proposals, strategies, and rules to
optimize risk/profits.
AutoMod Database & Excel connectivity, containers, most powerful and flexible 3D
enhanced graphical features, multiple attach simulation package on the market
points, segmented vehicles
AutoSched AP Gantt Viewer Enhancements, Field translation AutoSched AP can be linked to
files, Model compare tool 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 Manages a Stochastic Library of
with Monte Carlo simulation coherent multivariate distributions
Crew Station Design Tool Users can import models built in Micro Saint
(CSDT) Sharp and IMPRINT Pro
Crystal Ball Professional Scatter charts; Spanish, German, French Easiest way to perform Monte Carlo
versions; process capability metrics; split-view simulations in your own
charting and better performance . . spreadsheets. Trials and examples
models available on Web site.
Crystal Ball Standard Scatter charts; Spanish, German, French Industry-leading predictive analytics,
versions; process capability metrics; split-view simulation and modeling tool used
charting and better performance . . 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 New Product Solutions driven by ProModel Corp's
Simulator VAO (Visualize, Analyze, Optimize)
Technology, lead to better decisions
- faster
Enterprise Dynamics Improved TCP/IP Communication; XML Perfect tool for developing total
Support; 3D Animation Features; Enhanced solutions in Logistics, Airport,
Speed; New Object Libraries (Airport & Traffic) Automotive, Production, Material
Handling & Warehousing
ExpertFit samples sizes of up to 100,000, improved user ExpertFit has four STATISTICALLY
interface and graphical plots 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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connector arrays, more scalable,etc across both discrete event and batch
process modes.
ExtendSim OR Integrated database, revised and updated ExtendSim OR adds message-based
modeing components, variable connector discrete event architecture to the
arrays, calendar dates integrated with run... ExtendSim CP continuous modeling
powerhouse.
ExtendSim Suite Realistic 3D environment for real time Realistic, professional 3D
visualization, integrated database, improved environment is added to ExtendSim
scalability, built-in LP solver, + more. AT in ExtendSim Suite.
Flexsim CT (Container New in 2007 Flexsim CT is specifically designed to
Terminals) simulation all aspects of a container
port operations. Links to TOS (i.e.
Navis)
Flexsim Simulation Software Flexsim fluid library for continious modeling, The only major simulation software
kinematics for 6 axis robots and conveyors, to be redesigned from the ground up
several new objects 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 ForeTell combines OO modeling,
graphics/statistics including spider charts hybrid behavioral what-if simulation,
and integrated analysis
GoldSim Risk and Reliability Module, Financial Module, A hybrid simulator with powerful
probabilistic optimization, debugging tools, probabilistic simulation features to
stochastic history generator support simulation of uncertain and
stochastic systems
GPSS/H GPSS/H has been in use for 30
years.
Integrated Performance Support for Windows and Linux; faster sim IPME v4, built on the Micro Saint
Modelling Environment engine, new POPIP scheduler, standalone Sharp simulation engine, runs on
(IPME) models, no database required. 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 Solutions driven by MedModel's VAO
Database Connectivity,Array Import/Export (Visualize, Analyze, Optimize)
enable & disable function Technology, lead to better decisions
- faster
Micro Saint Sharp 3D Animation, Visio Import/Export, Referential Micro Saint Sharp has been available
Tasks, Entity Generator, Improved since 1985 and is a trusted and
Performance, Interoperability Improvements reliable simulation tool.
MyM Integrated Development Environment, Model Requires Visual 2005 C++ compiler
Documentor, new GUI objects, export to build models
functionality
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 Digital Factory integration; MPM;
=SiMPLE++) topics: Worker, 3D, transporters, optimization 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 Solutions driven by ProModel Corp's
Stencil Icons, Increased Speed, VAO (Visualize, Analyze, Optimize)
Technology, lead to better decisions
- faster
ProcessModel Professional Hot Spot Evaluator, Vista Capable, Updated ProcessModel is used by 49 of the
Icons, Various support enhancements Fortune 100 and by thousands more

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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 Solutions driven by ProModel Corp's
checkbox in Scenario Manager,Gantt chart VAO (Visualize, Analyze, Optimize)
enhanced,Resource Usage chart Technology, lead to better decisions
- faster
ProModel Optimization Suite String Arrays,Expression Arrays,SQL & Other Solutions driven by ProModel's VAO
Database Connectivity,Array Import/Export (Visualize, Analyze, Optimize)
enable & disable function Technology, lead to better decisions
- faster
Proof Animation SLX is designed to work with a wide
range of simulation software.
Quantitative Methods Added Learning Curves, Breakeven, Make-or- QMS is intuitive and easy-to-use,
Software (QMS) Buy, Cost-Volume and Site Location modules. 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 String Arrays,Expression Arrays,SQL & Other Solutions driven by ServiceModel's
Suite Database Connectivity,Array Import/Export VAO (Visualize, Analyze, Optimize)
enable & disable function Technology, lead to better decisions
- faster
ShowFlow 2 v2.5 due for imminent release, Provides an
extra element type and includes various
enhancements
ShowFlow Simulation include improved editor in installation/ new new version 2.5 available now!
Software 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. Simcad Pro is a dynamic and
Gantt chart generation, dynamic value stream interactive process simulation
map creation. RFID interfaces. software for process based
operations.
SIMPROCESS see: http://www.caciasl.com/products/ Contact: [email protected]
simprocess42.cfm#NewRelease
SIMUL8 Professional As Standard + Define own charts, Predictive SIMUL8 Professional is designed for
text editor, Results Templates, Scenario full time simulation professionals.
Manager, Replaceable PRNG, More Results 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 A powerful, flexible strategic
multi-threading. Web-based deployment. 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 Distribution Viewer allows interactive
data manipulation options. Box plots and display of distributions. Built-in
comparison graphs. random variate generator.
STATISTICA Hundreds of new features have been added Contact StatSoft for a free trial and
since 2005, please visit www.statsoft.com for to subscribe to our video series on
details Data Mining
The DecisionTools Suite Fully compatible with Excel 2007
Vanguard System Grid computing (>1000x faster), Web-based Scalable modeling software with
what-if, collaborative modeling, Web services, advanced analytics, real-time
library: http://wiki.vanguardsw.com collaboration/linking, open
integration, web-based distribution
VISIO Simulation Solution New Product in 2006. Contact Lanner
WebGPSS New 270 p. textbook: Born&Stahl Simulation

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Made Simple with WebGPSS. Improved error

control and debugging
WITNESS Simulation Contact Lanner
XLSim(R) 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.

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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 discrete-
event 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.informs-
cs.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

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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 agent-
based 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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