Simulation Software Survey
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| Software | Model Building (continued) | |||||
| Input Distribution Fitting | (Specify) | Output Analysis Support | (Specify) | Batch run or experimental design | (Specify) | |
| aGPSS | y | Student's t-distribution confidence intervals | ||||
| Analytic Solver Simulation | y | Fit to over 50 distributions, P-P and Q-Q plots | y | Frequency, sensitivity, scatter charts, statistics, risk measures, percentiles; data mining options | y | Multiple parameterized simulations, reports and charts across simulations |
| Analytica | y | Various options, including Metalog Keelin fitting | y | Many types, including graphs, sensitivity, scenarios, regression | y | Range sensitivity. Scenarios. Random, stratified, and importance sampling. |
| AnalyticSolver.com | y | Fit to over 50 distributions, P-P and Q-Q plots | y | Frequency, sensitivity, scatter charts, statistics, risk measures, percentiles; data mining options | y | Multiple parameterized simulations, reports and charts across simulations |
| AnyLogic | y | 31 built-in distributions plus custom distribution. Distribution fitting with Stat::Fit, ExpertFit, or other software. | y | Reports, model execution logs, charts, output to the built-in database or any external data storage (databases, spreadsheets, text files). | y | Flexible user interface to create the following experiments: Parameter Variation, Compare Runs, Monte Carlo, Sensitivity Analysis, Calibration, and custom. |
| Argo | y | Visualization, Impact/Sensitivity Analysis, Custom Reporting, Custom Statistical Functions, etc. | ||||
| Capacity Planning Tool for Shipyards | y | Robust Online Reporting | y | Scenario Manager | ||
| CircuitLogix | y | |||||
| CSIM20 | y | automatic run-length control | ||||
| DiscoverSim Version 3 | y | 53 Continuous + Threshold (where applicable) + 10 Discrete Distributions | y | User friendly output graphics and Six Sigma capability statistics in native Excel workbook. | ||
| DPL | y | Numerous Graphical Sensitivity, Distrubution, and Decision Policy Outputs | ||||
| Enterprise Dynamics | y | Internal Feature called Autofit | y | Internal Feature called Experiment Wizard | y | By providing Experiment Wizard and Scenario Manager |
| Enterprise Portfolio Simulator (EPS) | y | 21 Custom Options within Software | y | Output analysis reports and charts included. Output to Excel | y | Unlimited scenarios can be predefined to experiment on parameters |
| ExtendSim DE | y | 35 pre-defined distributions. | y | Output to charts & reports, or export to other analysis applications. Sensitivity analysis, confidence intervals, Gantt charts, quantile and interval statistical analysis. | y | User's choice. Store run results in the internal database or export to an external application. |
| ExtendSim Pro | y | 35 pre-defined distributions plus includes Stat::Fit software for distribution fitting. | y | Output to charts & reports. Integrated Scenario Manager with dialog or database factors and responses, sensitivity analysis, confidence intervals, Gantt charts, and quantile & interval statistical analysis. Plus export to external analysis applications. | y | User's choice. Store run results in the internal database or export to an external application. DOE includes manual, full factorial, and two options each for JMP custom design and Minitab optimal design. |
| FlexSim | y | Fully integrated with ExpertFit | y | A full suite of charts and graphs in the Dashboard, as well as extensive Excel output options. | y | An experimentation engine is built into the software. |
| FlexSim Healthcare | y | Fully integrated with ExpertFit. | y | A full suite of charts and graphs in the Dashboard, as well as extensive Excel output options. | y | An experimentation engine is built into the software. |
| FutureFlow Rx | y | User Defined Distributions and Any Popular Statistical Distributions | y | Browser based customizable reports always available | y | Iteration and Scenario Manager available |
| GoldSim | y | sensitivity and uncertainty analysis | y | batch runs | ||
| Integrated Performance Modelling Environment (IPME) | y | Built-in graphing and statistical support, export output to Microsoft Excel | y | Batch run and experimental design | ||
| MedModel Optimization Suite | y | 16 statistical distributions available OR Stat::Fit | y | Output Viewer, Minitab, Excel | y | Scenario Manager |
| Oracle Crystal Ball | y | 15 continuous and 7 discrete pre-defined distributions with statistical fitting | y | Output analysis includes charts, tables, reports and output to Excel | y | Full batch control through VBA or other software supporting COM/OLE |
| Pedestrian Dynamics | y | Internal Feature called Autofit | y | Internal Feature called Experiment Wizard | y | By providing Experiment Wizard and Scenario Manager |
| PLCLogix | ||||||
| Polaris | y | User can select "best fit" from ~12 pre-defined distribution types | y | Visualization, Custom Reporting, Polaris Help Desk ([email protected]) can offer users insight into the outputs of their Polaris model or to assist with any error messages or obstacles along the way. | ||
| Process Simulator | y | 15 predefined distributions, plus distribution fitting using Stat::Fit software included | y | Output Viewer, Minitab, Excel | y | Unlimited scenarios can be predefined to experiment on parameters |
| ProModel Optimization Suite | y | 16 statistical distributions available OR Stat::Fit | y | Output Viewer, Minitab, Excel | y | Scenario Manager |
| RASON Analytics API | y | Fit to over 50 distributions, multiple fit criteria | y | Statistics, risk measures, percentiles, data mining options | y | Multiple parameterized simulations with data collection |
| Risk Solver app | y | Frequency, sensitivity, scatter charts, statistics, risk measures, percentiles | ||||
| RoboLogix | ||||||
| SAS Simulation Studio | y | Via JMP and SAS software integration. | y | Steady state analysis included. Output analysis via SAS software products. | y | Experimental design; manual in the Simulation Studio interface or automated (with interactive modifications) via JMP or SAS software integration. |
| Simio Design Edition | y | Works with ExpertFit and Stat::Fit. Supports table driven input sampling | y | SMORE Plots for risk analysis, sensitivity analysis, custom dashboards, comprehensive data in pivot tables, export summary or details to external packages | y | Run manual scenarios with multiple replications. Concurrent full use of all processors. Built-in ranking and selection |
| Simio Enterprise Edition | y | Works with ExpertFit and Stat::Fit. Supports table driven input sampling | y | SMORE Plots for risk analysis, sensitivity analysis, custom dashboards, comprehensive data in pivot tables, export summary or details to external packages | y | Run manual scenarios with multiple replications. Concurrent full use of all processors. Built-in ranking and selection |
| Simio Personal Edition | y | Works with ExpertFit and Stat::Fit. Supports table driven input sampling | y | SMORE Plots for risk analysis, sensitivity analysis, custom dashboards, comprehensive data in pivot tables, export summary or details to external packages | y | Run manual scenarios with multiple replications. Concurrent full use of all processors. Built-in ranking and selection |
| Simio Team Edition | y | Works with ExpertFit and Stat::Fit. Supports table driven input sampling | y | SMORE Plots for risk analysis, sensitivity analysis, custom dashboards, comprehensive data in pivot tables, export summary or details to external packages | y | Run manual scenarios with multiple replications. Concurrent full use of all processors. Built-in ranking and selection |
| SIMPROCESS | y | Model Fit | y | Run scenarios can be defined and compared; standard and custom reports available; standard and custom plots available (both local and remote); dashboards available (both local and remote); output can be directed to files, spreadsheets, and databases | y | Experiment manager allows DOE and batch runs of experiments |
| SIMUL8 Professional | y | Custom options within software and Stat::Fit | y | Multiple Replications and Scenario Management | ||
| SimVoi | y | Sample directly from data | y | Histograms, cumulative plots, XY scatter plots, value of info | ||
| SIPmath(tm) Modeler Tools for Excel | y | Metalog distributions | y | Parameterized Simulation | ||
| SLIM | ||||||
| Solver SDK Platform | y | Fit to over 50 distributions, multiple fit criteria | y | Statistics, risk measures, percentiles, data mining options | y | Multiple parameterized simulations with data collection |
| Stat::Fit | y | 32 distributions. Auto::Fit capability. Exports into specific forms for simulation software | ||||
| Tecnomatix Plant Simulation | y | Beta, Binomial, Cauchy, Continuous Empirical (cEmp), Discrete Empirical (dEmp), Primitive Empirical (Emp), Erlang, Fréchet, Gamma, Geometric, Gumbel, Hypergeometric, Laplace, Logistic, Loglogistic, Lognormal, Negative exponential, Normal, Paralogistic, Pareto, Poisson, Triangular | y | Datafit, Charts, Sankey, Bottleneck analyzer, Energy Analyzer, Neural Networks | y | Experiment Manager supporting distributed simulation |
| Vanguard Business Analytics Suite | y | Based on input data | y | Various reports and analyses | y | Based on model design |
| WITNESS | y | y | y | |||
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