Logistics management requires careful planning and implementation in order to effectively deliver a product from a point of origin to its destination in order to meet the needs of the consumer. Because logistical mistakes can often be costly for all parties involved, it is important to analyze and optimize logistics systems. Simcad Pro's patented dynamic simulation technology allows users to create complex and intricate warehouses, manufacturing plants and transportation centers in order to encompass the full system, without the need to write code.

Supply Chain simulation requires the delicate balance and management of relationships between multiple companies throughout the value chain all working together to ensure the expectations of all stakeholders on both the supply and demand of the system are met and exceeded. Simcad Pro’s patented dynamic simulation environment allows for the accurate modeling of such complex systems and their components. Through integrated functionality Simcad Pro delivers integrated scenario analysis, optimization, and 2D & 3D visualization providing the required tools to make informed decisions driving continuous improvement, visibility, tracking, tractability, and systems optimization.

Ensuring Success with Simulation

Simulation is an approximation of reality, the level to which it mimics reality depends on the tool and method used to implement the simulation model. The closer the simulation model mimics reality, the better its results and analysis are, while the faster the model is built and validated the greater the return on investment.

Most simulation tools available on the market today provide an interface to allow for model creation, a simulation engine, and a post-simulation analysis tool. The user interface is setup as either a pure coding environment, or a visual interface that creates code in the background, either way, coding is required to do any type of useful modeling. After the code is built and compiled, the simulation engine would run for a set amount of time after which the user is presented with the data to be either animated or charted.