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 | Fully integrated distribution fitting, including 37 common, built-in probability distributions. | y | Extensive output functions, reports and graphs. | y | Multiple simulation capability and VBA integration |
| AgenaRisk | y | Uniform, triangular, normal, lognormal, gamma, exponential, beta, bernoulli, binomial, poisson, weibull PLUS hybrid, hierarchical, loglinear and mixture parameter estimation | y | Bar graphs, line graphs, scatter plots, histograms. Multiple data sets shown simultaneously. Display of statistics on graphs. | y | Interactive and batch mode. Many data sets can be simultaneously analyzed in a batch. |
| Analytica 4.0 | y | Library for fitting a variety of single and joint distributions | y | Sensitivity and uncertainty analysis | ||
| AnyLogic | y | Stat::Fit | y | Statistics tools, various charts, histograms, etc. included | y | Simulation, optimization, parameter variation (including Monte Carlo and Sensitivity Analysis), and custom experiments |
| Arena | y | Arena Input Analyzer included at no charge | y | Automatic confidence intervals, Arena Output Analyzer for detailed statistical analysis included at no charge | y | Arena Process Analyzer included at no charge |
| Arena Contact Center | y | Arena Input Analyzer included at no charge | y | Automatic confidence intervals, Arena Output Analyzer for detailed statistical analysis included at no charge | y | Arena Process Analyzer included at no charge |
| AutoMod | y | AutoStat | y | AutoStat | ||
| AutoSched AP | y | AutoStat | y | AutoStat | ||
| Bulesss Simulation Software | y | Plots, main statistics in function of time | ||||
| Certified Distributions for use with Monte Carlo simulation | ||||||
| Crew Station Design Tool (CSDT) | ||||||
| Crystal Ball Professional | y | Three fitting methods (Chi-Square, Kolmogorov-Smirnov, Anderson-Darling) for continuous distributions. | y | Analyzes statistics and displays results in output charts. Can extract raw data and create reports. | y | Developer Kit contains macros and functions that can be programmed to automate all simulations. |
| Crystal Ball Standard | y | Three fitting methods (Chi-Square, Kolmogorov-Smirnov, Anderson-Darling) for continuous distributions. | y | Analyzes statistics and displays results in output charts. Can extract raw data and create reports. | ||
| CSIM 19 | y | Confidence intervals, run length control | ||||
| CSIM for Java | y | confidence intervals, run-length control | ||||
| eM-Plant | y | 24 mathmatical analysis and fitting functions | y | Single- and Multi-Level Factor Analysis; Histogram, Chart, Bottleneck Analyzer, Sankey, Gantt etc. | y | Experiment Designer, Experiment Manager, Report Generator, Distributed Simulation |
| 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 Dynamics | y | Autofit (All statistical distributions) | y | Experiment Wizard and Scenario Manager | y | Scenario Manager |
| ExpertFit | y | This is the purpose of ExpertFit. | y | Can analyze many data sets simultaneosly | ||
| ExtendSim AT | y | Stat::Fit is included. | 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 is included. | y | Confidence intervals are calculated at the click of a button. | y | Automated execution of different scenarios is supported. |
| Flexsim CT (Container Terminals) | y | ExpertFit | y | Flexsim Charts, Excel, Access, any ODBC program | y | Flexsim Experimenter |
| Flexsim Simulation Software | y | ExpertFit | y | Flexsim Charts, Excel, Access, | y | Flexsim Experimenter |
| Flexsim Warehouse Analyzer | y | ExpertFit | y | Flexsim Charts, Excel, Access | y | Flexsim Experimenter |
| ForeTell-DSS | y | Users can import or manually enter data for automated piecewise linear or polynomial curve fitting | y | Integrated open source math/graphics/statistics library accessed by simply point-and-click dynamic queries for plots, tabular reports, and XML/CSV formatted data output | y | ForeTell runs Monte Carlo trials in automated batch mode |
| GoldSim | y | Sensitivity and Uncertainty analysis | ||||
| GPSS/H | ||||||
| Integrated Performance Modelling Environment (IPME) | y | Distribution functions are included with IPME | y | A measurement suite is included with IPME that allows users to specify variables for simulation runs. Operator characteristics can also be automatically sampled from a distribution for each run. | ||
| L-SIM | y | y | ||||
| Lean-Modeler | y | Lead time calculations, inventory graphs, service levels, financial reports | ||||
| MAST | y | Animation, performance graphs, gantt charts, statistics | ||||
| 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 | 4 built-in data collection reports, unlimited user defined data collection reports, embedded charting tool, Export to Excel | y | User specified number of runs | ||
| mystrategy | ||||||
| NAG C Library | y | gaussian, lognormal, poisson, and others | y | general block, completely randomized, factorial | ||
| NeuralTools | y | y | y | |||
| Plant Simulation (=eM-Plant ; =SiMPLE++) | y | Datafit functionality | y | Datafit functionality | y | Experiment Manager supporting batch definitions and distribution |
| Portfolio 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 |
| 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. | y | Unlimited scenarios can be predefined to experiment on parameters |
| ProcessModel Professional | y | StatFit standard feature | y | ProcessModel standard feature | y | ProcessModel standard feature |
| Profimax, Techno Therm Plus, Technical Audit, Techno Maint, Techno Plan, Techno Corr, Techno Blend, Process Models for HPI | y | Text file, Excel data input acceptable | y | For the selected objective model gives a comparison & data may be transferred to Excel & graphics developed. | y | Run as batch program modules with selector. |
| Project Simulator | y | User-defined distributions, 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 Animation | ||||||
| Quantitative Methods Software (QMS) | y | Extensive sensitivity analysis | ||||
| Renque | y | |||||
| SAIL | y | Output schedule downloaded directly to cell control computers | ||||
| 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 2 | y | Autofit curve fitting to up to 16 distributions | y | Tables, reports, export to Excel | y | Experiment mode allows autorun of several scanarios. Warm up, sub runs also supported |
| ShowFlow Simulation Software | y | Autofit-Tool | y | Experimentation, Element Graphs, Status Diagram, Reports | y | run a number of simulations automatically, run presentations |
| Sigma | y | Advanced real-time graphical outputs and standard statistical measures. | y | Can do multiple replicates of an entire experimental design during a single run. | ||
| SimCad Pro | y | Integrates with most statstical tools on the market for curve fitting and distributions. | y | Integrated reporting tool and on screen analysis using gauges, graphs and Gantt charts. All key parameters are dynamically computed without coding. | y | An Excel and database wizard enables the dynamic loading of work orders, while distributions and user interaction provide experimental runs. |
| SIMPROCESS | y | ExpertFit | ||||
| SIMUL8 Professional | y | Stat::Fit Included. Other vendors also support SIMUL8 | y | Included in main product | y | Included in main product |
| SIMUL8 Standard | y | Stat::Fit $245. Other vendors also support SIMUL8 | y | Included in main product | See Professional Edition | |
| SLIM | y | By integration with our iData analysis tools | y | By integration with our iData analysis tools | y | Configurable |
| SLX | ||||||
| Stat::Fit | y | 32 distributions. Auto::Fit capability. Exports into specific forms for simulation software. Distribution Viewer feature. | ||||
| The DecisionTools Suite | y | Integrated distribution fitting capability. | y | Extensive output functions, reports and graphs. | y | |
| Vanguard System | y | distribution gallery, distribution fitting wizard, user-defined distributions | y | Simulation statistics, sensitivity analysis, graphical presentations. Available as OLE objects, linked components, Web-based reports, and as a Web service | y | Batch and interactive run |
| VISIO Simulation Solution | y | y | y | |||
| WebGPSS | y | Student's t-distribution confidence intervals | ||||
| WITNESS Simulation | y | y | y | |||
| XLSim® | y | Parameterized simulation | ||||
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