SIMUL8

Pros: This simulator makes it possible to analyze different types of processes, services, and production to measure the key indicators and make decisions before carrying out any investment.

Cons: Even though it’s very intuitive, it still requires knowledge of how to use the software, and the licenses do involve an investment.

Pros: I really like the process... The examples presented where very detailed, I hope to get a chance to get a Demo to try it on my projects.

Cons: Not so sure, cause I loved the webinar and the explanations provided by [sensitive content hidden] was very clear... I hope to get the chance to get a Demo.

Pros: The copy and paste function is very handy to cut time invested creating a simulation model. I want to learn more functions outside the demo seminar.

Cons: i have not seen any cons since I have only seen the demo trial from the seminar today. I hope the price is accessible.

Pros: Very complex, in a good way. This can be used for a lot of things to increase outputs in production and id like to learn more.

Cons: Would need individual training to set up. I find that once its set up its a great tool but to apply it to my area, i would need help

Pros: The software is very dynamic in terms of the types of problems you can solve with it. You can do a lot with the basic functionalities but the visual logic can open up even further potential.

Cons: It can be quite difficult to learn by one's self. The online help supplied by Simul8 is good but maybe more in-depth examples would be useful.

Pros: Quite easy to learn and understand the Simul8 environment. At the same time possibility to make advance complex models.

Cons: Everything was fine, no cons were identified.

Pros: The user friendly interface and to build the models quickly and intuitively

Cons: There is actually not a thing that I can say I do not like but maybe there could be flexibilities that two resources can be simultaneously assigned to a product in parallel two sided assembly lines

Pros: The functionality and capacity to replicate "real life scenarios" .

Cons: The number of hours required to become proficient with the tool is reasonable. Given the variety of options and scenarios available, the trade-off between output and effort is more than acceptable

Pros: Its versatility. We are working in a niche field with a lot of variables, yet we can still utilize Simul8 to its full extent to test real life scenarios.

Cons: The reporting could be further developed. Not that it is bad as it is, but as it is fully customizable, it takes time to build it. Building blocks or templates would help a lot.

Pros: simple to build quick simulations but has capability for more complex simulations

Cons: Some options are quite hidden and are hard to find.

Pros: 1. Ability to visualize results, KPIs in Result Manager 2. Ability to export results easily 3. Ability to have Visual Logic code at one place 4. Built in plot features e.g. Utilization, Contents

Cons: 1. Hangs/Crashes a lot if the simulation input data is huge 2. Takes huge time loading (on every click) if simulation input data is huge 3. Visual logic needs experience (unlike java or other commonly used languages) 4. The resource-pool size value changes after optimisation experiment is run 5. Their is no direct way to plot utilization for activities that have replications (>0)

Pros: It has some good features such as importing/exporting data via Excel easily. It provides ready to use simulation results. Visual logic is perfectly helpful for interact the simulation as user wants.

Cons: The software always hangs while we're using/creating simulations. In addition, due to huge amount of data is imported to the software, it slogs on to process the data. The graphs display poor visualisations.

Pros: Simul8 is the first simulation application I've used in my career and just wow! I'm completely blown out of the water. While still being in the early stages of production, this program has already solved multiple headaches.

Cons: My one and only gripe, I wish simul8 would auto update itself.

Pros: - ease of use - used to be cheaper than most alternatives (which makes it easier to convince the management to allocate budget for it) - ability to use both coding (Visual Logic) and drag-drop

Cons: - charts and visualizations - sometimes unexplained bugs happen. rebuilding the model helps - recently raised prices. it is totally ok to raise the prices especially since the product got better recently. but be careful to not raise prices to the level of FlexSim and AnyLogic. In that price category, users might prefer FlexSim/AnyLogic over Simul8

Pros: Simul8 is quite an intuitive software where models of processes can be readily made and adequately detailed without prolonged training. The user interface means that the system can quickly be understood and interpreted to complete tasks of increased difficulties.

Cons: I was using the 2004 version which had little support in creating neat simulation models in the workspace, this often meant I had to spend time to create a clear simulation by dragging boxes and lines. I also found the labelling system not as effective as the codified attribute system in Witness, making it harder to change objects moving through the simulation.

Pros: The simplicity of the software and its capability. Need more time using software to get familiar with it. Like the

Cons: No issues to date. It is capable of doing what we need. Need more time using software. Basic input creation has a lot of options but it may help to have quick tip guidelines or scenario examples. Handover of model, in package provided it would help if support was provided here for a set period of time. A support service just to understand things better and possibly refine things in model.

Pros: The basic building blocks are quite intuitive and simple scenarios easy to model. The Simul8 support team are excellent for help with more complex schemes.

Cons: The visual logig guidance assumes a degree of coding familiarity. Given it is such a powerful addition to a model I feel the introductory guidance on line could be better presented.

Pros: Support from team on getting started and support.

Cons: Training in the start up package should be longer.

Pros: The software was really powerful and a lot of functionality built in. The help function included a lot of helpful info.

Cons: The training would start several minutes late each day. We would be in a TEAMS waiting room with no info as to when or if the meeting would start. The meeting should have started on time each day.

Pros: Great tool and very powerful. Like everything there is a learning curve, but you can get good results very quickly and as your learning progresses, you can build even more insightful models.

Cons: Don't have any big dislikes. The graphics are not quite as elaborate as some other packages, but those packages are more expensive. The graphics quality does not detract from the results of the models.

Pros: Can set up effective simulations in which scenarios can be easily altered to show the supply and logistical constraints etc.

Cons: Navigation within the tool can be slightly difficult, as can designing dashboards on the tool

Pros: It has a very fast learning curve. That is why it is possible from the outset to model first elementary systems and deepen one's skills over time.

Cons: At present, I see few difficulties for my purposes. I would increase its functionality in warehouse processes (picking, stocking, etc.).