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) | |
| @RISK | y | Komogorov-Smirnov and Anderson-Darling goodness-of-fit tests; cumulative and discrete distributions | y | Wide range of graphs, data, and statistics on simulation results | ||
| @RISK 5.5 | y | Over 40 built-in distribution functions | y | Fully customizable presentation-quality graphs | ||
| Analytica 4.2 | y | Library for fitting a variety of single and joint distributions | y | Sensitivity and uncertainty analysis | ||
| AnyLogic | y | Stat::Fit | y | Dataset Statistics, Distributions, Regular and 2D Histograms, various Charts, etc. | y | Simulation, Optimization, Parameter Variation, Compare Runs, Monte Carlo, Sensitivity Analysis, Calibration, Custom experiment |
| Arena Simulation Software | y | Input Analyzer, Chi-square and (for non-integer data) Kolmogorov-Smirnov goodness-of-fit tests | y | Output Analyzer tool, Summary Results, Ability to export data to other sources. | y | Scenarios can be defined to experiment on parameters. |
| Blues Simulation System (Bluesss) | y | Post mortem variance analysis | y | Repetitive simulation | ||
| Clinical Trials Simulator | y | User-defined distributions, 15 predefined distributions, plus distribution fitting using Stat::Fit software (additional) | y | Output analysis reports and charts included. | y | Unlimited scenarios can be predefined to experiment on parameters |
| CSIM for Java | ||||||
| CSIM20 | ||||||
| DecisionTools Suite | y | Komolgorov-Smirnov and Anderson-Darling goodness-of-fits tests; continuous and discrete distributions | y | Wide variety of graphs, data, and reports from simulation, decision trees, and optimization analyses | ||
| Emergency Department Simulator | y | User-defined distributions. 15 predefined distributions, plus distribution fitting using Stat::Fit and/or Data Analyzer Software (additional) | y | Customized ED specific data output charts and graphs such as LOS, Census by patient status and time of day and more | y | Full DOE across unlimited scenarios and examination of output data |
| Enterprise Portfolio Simulator | y | 15 predefined distributions, plus distribution fitting using Stat::Fit software (additional) | y | Output analysis reports and charts included. Output to Excel | y | Unlimited scenarios can be predefined to experiment on parameters |
| ExtendSim AT | y | Stat::Fit from Geer Mountain Software is included in this package | y | Confidence intervals are calculated at the click of a button. | y | Automated execution of different scenarios is supported. |
| ExtendSim OR | y | Stat::Fit is included in ExtendSim AT and ExtendSim Suite. | y | Confidence intervals are calculated at the click of a button. | y | Automated execution of different scenarios is supported. |
| ExtendSim Suite | y | Stat::Fit from Geer Mountain Software is included in this package | y | Confidence intervals are calculated at the click of a button. | y | Automated execution of different scenarios is supported. |
| Flexsim | y | ExpertFit | y | Flexsim Charts | y | Flexsim DOE |
| Flexsim CT | y | E | y | Flexsim Charts | y | Flexsim DOE |
| Flexsim HC | y | ExpertFit | y | Flexsim Charts, Flexsim Dashboards | y | Flexsim HC DOE |
| ForeTell-DSS | y | statistical distributions, curve fitting (piecewise linear, polynomial) | y | summary reports, graphical plots (time series, freq. histograms, spider plots) extensible | y | Monte Carlo front end |
| GoldSim | y | sensitivity and uncertainty analysis | y | Monte Carlo engine, sensitivity analysis tools | ||
| Integrated Performance Modelling Environment (IPME) | y | graphing numerical results, statistical analysis, graphical representation of model execution | y | experimental design | ||
| MedModel Optimization Suite | y | User-defined distributions, 15 predefined distributions, plus distribution fitting using Stat::Fit software included | y | Output analysis reports and charts included. Also outputs to Excel and Access for analysis. | y | Unlimited scenarios can be predefined to experiment on parameters |
| Micro Saint Sharp | y | Micro Saint Sharp automatically collects data that you need to understand you process. Data on utilization, queues, resources, and tasks are collected automatically. Users can customize data collection to see whatever results are needed. | y | Users can specify a batch run or can use the Experiment feature to define different experimental conditions and number of replications. | ||
| Portfolio Simulator | y | 15 predefined distributions, plus distribution fitting using Stat::Fit software (additional) | y | Output analysis reports and charts included. Output to MS Excel | y | Unlimited scenarios can be predefined to experiment on parameters |
| Process Simulator | y | 15 predefined distributions, plus distribution fitting using Stat::Fit software (additional) | y | Output analysis reports and charts included. Also outputs to Excel and Access for analysis. In addition, model information is exportable to Excel to modify and import it back into Process Simulator | y | Unlimited scenarios can be predefined to experiment on parameters |
| Project Simulator | y | 15 predefined distributions, plus distribution fitting using Stat::Fit software (additional) | y | Output analysis reports and charts included. Also outputs to MS Project for analysis. | y | Unlimited scenarios can be predefined to experiment on parameters |
| ProModel Optimization Suite | y | User-defined distributions, 15 predefined distributions, plus distribution fitting using Stat::Fit software included | y | Output analysis reports and charts included. Also outputs to Excel and Access for analysis. | y | Unlimited scenarios can be predefined to experiment on parameters |
| Proof 3D | ||||||
| Proof 5 | ||||||
| PSM++ | y | Variance and confidence intervals | y | Some PSM modules permit repetitive runs for further variance analysis | ||
| QMS | y | Constant, Uniform, Normal, Poisson, Negative Exponential and Discrete | y | Full sensitivity analysis | ||
| REACT | y | Configurable | y | Configurable | y | Configurable |
| Renque | y | Microsoft Excel | y | |||
| Risk Solver | y | Fitting to scores of continuous and discrete distributions | y | Charts - PDF, CDF, Tornado, Scatterplots, 30 statistics and risk measures | ||
| Risk Solver Platform | y | Fitting to scores of continuous and discrete distributions | y | PDF, CDF, Tornado, Scatterplots, 30 statistics and risk measures | ||
| Risk Solver Premium | y | Fitting to scores of continuous and discrete distributions | y | PDF, CDF, Tornado, Scatterplots, 30 statistics and risk measures | ||
| ServiceModel Optimization Suite | y | User-defined distributions, 15 predefined distributions, plus distribution fitting using Stat::Fit software included | y | Output analysis reports and charts included. Also outputs to Excel and Access for analysis. | y | Unlimited scenarios can be predefined to experiment on parameters |
| ShowFlow | y | autofit to 16 built in distributions | y | user defined reports and graphs; export to Excel during or after execution | y | 4 experiment types - analyse model; optimise; warmup test;; sensitivity check |
| Simcad Pro-Patented Dynamic Process Simulator | y | ie. database, csv, xls, etc. | y | Value Stream Maps, Gantt Chart, Scenario Analysis, Lean Reports, | y | Experimental Design: Dynamically interact with the model, or through integrated optimization. Batch runs: Conduct Monte Carlo runs and publish results to the integrated Simcad Scenario Analysis Tool |
| Simio | y | Stat:::Fit and ExpertFit sold separately | y | experimentation, confidence intervals, summary statistics | y | automated scenario management |
| SIMUL8 Professional | y | Stat::Fit | y | All features of Standard plus SIMUL8 Results Manager provides: Centralized results database, Scenario and run comparison reportscustomizable charting and reporting capabilities | y | Automated batch runs. Design and execute scenarios automatically with Scenario Manager. Execute runs simultaneously across multiple PCs with parallel processing |
| SIMUL8 Standard | y | Stat::Fit | y | Automatic confidence interval calculation, no coding required results and charts for all simulation objectsdynamic onscreen reporting as simulation executes. Export to external applications excel, V.I.S.A, Minitab and more. | y | Automated batch runs. Design and execute scenarios automatically with Scenario Manager. Execute runs simultaneously across multiple PCs with parallel processingAutomated Warm up and Automated Replication Size |
| SIMUL8 Web | y | Stat::Fit | y | Automatic confidence interval calculationno coding required results and charts for all simulation objects, dynamic onscreen reporting as simulation executes | y | Automated batch runs. Design and execute scenarios automatically with Scenario Manager |
| SLIM | y | Configurable | y | Configurable | y | Configurable |
| SLX | ||||||
| Stat::Fit | y | 32 distributions. Auto::Fit capability. Exports into specific forms for simulation software. Distribution Viewer feature. | y | |||
| Tecnomatix Plant Simulation | y | Datafit module | y | Bottleneck analyzer, Sankey Chart, HTML Result report, Gantt Chart amm | y | Integrated Experiment Manager enables automatic experimental design |
| Vanguard Business Analytics Suite | y | Distribution gallery, Auto-fit wizard, User-defined distributions, SIP/SLURP support | y | Simulation statistics, Sensitivity analysis, Graphical presentations. Integrates with Microsoft Office. Available as Web reports | y | Batch and interactive run |
| Vanguard Strategic Forecasting Suite | y | Distribution gallery, Auto-fit wizard, User-defined distributions, SIP/SLURP support | y | Simulation statistics, Sensitivity analysis, Graphical presentations. Integrates with Microsoft Office. Available as Web reports | y | Batch and interactive run |
| Vanguard System | y | Distribution gallery, Auto-fit wizard, User-defined distributions, SIP/SLURP support | y | Simulation statistics, Sensitivity analysis, Graphical presentations. Integrates with Microsoft Office. Available as Web reports | y | Batch and interactive run |
| WebGPSS | y | Student's t-distribution confidence intervals | ||||
| XLSim 3.0 | y | Interactive Simulation allows stochastic sensitivity analysis | ||||
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