Risk-free decision support for the rapidly changing manufacturing environment

Heres a new twist: 3D simulation software so easy to use, anyone can learn it; so flexible and powerful, any one can profit from using it.

Save costs and increase efficiency with FlexSims state-of-the-art 3D simulation technology.

What Is Manufacturing Simulation?

Simulation is computer-based modeling of a real system or process. Staffing requirements, processing equipment, material handling equipment, work-in-process, storage space, floor plan design, and various policies and procedures can be created or altered in the model to evaluate their impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of the process. Users may test any and all options, not just for their impact on the system, but to find the best combination of operational characteristics to optimize performance and reduce costs.

Powerful Risk-Free Decision Support

FlexSim 3D simulation software gives you evidence-based support to make informed decisions confidently. It provides the evidence in two ways: through accurate 3D animation and through statistical reporting. FlexSim features a dashboard display to view system, staff, and operating metrics during the simulation run. The experimenter makes it possible to run what-if scenarios to compare different options side by side.

What Is FlexSim 3D Simulation Software?

FlexSim is 3D simulation software designed for modeling processes. Processes include manufacturing, packaging, warehousing, material handling, supply-chain, and many others. Flexsim is equipped with a powerful array of tools that run the gamut from a true-to-scale 3D display to a comprehensive collection of statistical reports that can immediately shed light on any aspect of performance in the process. FlexSim makes it easy for decision makers to visualize - risk free - the results of proposed changes to optimize the flow of products, staffing, resource utilization, floor plan design, and almost any other aspect of the system. FlexSim is your crystal ball to optimize your system before you implement changes in real life saving money and time.

Simple, Four-Step Modeling

FlexSim uses a four-step method to model any given process system. First, the processs CAD-based physical layout is imported (AutoCad DFX or DWG format), and relevant processing objects are added to represent the process. Second, the flow of the items that are going to be processed is defined using click-and-drag connections - easy as defining the flow in a flow chart. Third, the user will detail the objects with processing parameters such as process time, routing logic, conveyor speeds, staff requirements, material handling options, and visualization options. Fourth, the relevant evaluative metrics you want to view in the dashboard are defined using easy-to-use pick list options and wizards. Then run your model. Watch your process come to life in virtual 3D.

Comprehensive and Accurate Statistics for Better Decision Support

Because FlexSim is specifically designed to model complex processes, performance and output statistics are selected to accurately reflect those metrics most useful in production systems planning. Users can capture data regarding any number of performance measures, such as machine utilization, transport time, machine state statistics, staff utilization, waiting time, WIP levels, machine breakdown and repair time metrics, space allocation, and much more. Even the impact of unplanned system interruptions can be evaluated. Every aspect of the system can be monitored through accurate and timely performance statistics that the software automatically provides.

What Can I Model with FlexSim 3D Simulation Software?

FlexSim 3D Simulation Software can easily model any process. The following is a partial list of the processes and systems that can be modeled using FlexSim: Manufacturing processes and systems Material Handing Packaging lines Warehousing processes Supply chain operations Mining Foundry operations High-speed bottling Nutraceutical production systems Call centers Food processing and packaging Gas and oil production ASRS systems Sort centers Logistics Semiconductor and wafer manufacturing

Dashboards display instantaneous statistical analysis; reports give detailed results of the complete run.

When you use FlexSim, youre in good company.

Leading service providers throughout the world are discovering the phenomenal productivity gains that only FlexSim software can provide. Our clients include: Abel Womack Handling Systems Abound Solar ADC Telecommunications Airopt Alcan Aluminum analogic Corporation APL Logistics APM Terminals Arthur Andersen & Company ATK tactical Systems Company Averill Law & Associates BAE Systems Ball Aerospace Baskin Robbins Bayer Corporation Bechtel Beckman Coulter Boeing Aerospace Bosch Automation Products Boston Scientific Calvin Klein Cosmetics Campbell Soup Cannon Cardinal Logistics Management Carrier Caterpillar CEVA Logsitics Chick-fil-A, Inc. CMC steele Coca Cola Concurrent Technologies Converse Inc. Conveyco Technologies CRB Consulting Engineering, Inc. DHL Worldwide Express Discover Financial Services Dofasco DuPont E&J Gallo Winery Essilor FedEx Ford Motor Company Franklin Covey Frito-Lay GE Motors General Mills Georgia Pacific Gillette Glatfelter Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Hartness International Hewlett Packard Corporation Honda of America Manufacturing IBM Idaho National Labs INL International Game Technology J.Ray McDermott Johnson & Johnson Medical, Inc. Kaiser Aluminum Kennecott Copper Mine Kohler Co. Kraft General Foods Lockheed Martin Los Alamos National Laboratory Mattel MeadWestvaco Corporation Meyer Tool Michelin Micron Morton International Inc. Mitsubishi Moffatt & Nichol Nabisco NASA National Oilwell Varco Nissan Northrop Grumman Pepsi Bottling Company PRDW Q Comp Technologies, Inc. Remington Arms Raytheon Company Remmele Sandia National Laboratory Sealy Seagate Technology SHI International Corp. Siemens StoreTEK Engineering, Inc. Symmetric Thales Avionics, Inc. U.S. Air Force U.S. Army U.S. Department of Energy U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs U.S. Navy U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Unilever Volkswagen W.L. Gore & Company Weiler and Company Weyerhaeuser Whirlpool Corporation Williams International

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