Simcad Pro

User Interface Simcad Pro has a user-friendly graphical user interface for building virtual models of process-based environments, and the entire model can be built and edited without coding, including any advanced model characteristics. In addition to this, Simcad Pro allows for data import from almost any data source, including Microsoft Access, Excel, Visio, and SQL Server databases for easier model creation. Simcad Pro also supports real-time tracking using devices including RFID tags and barcode scanners. Simulations can then be viewed in either 2D or 3D. Simulation Engine Simcad Pro uses a patented simulation engine that is 64-bit and fully multi-threaded, distinguishing it from the SIMAN simulation engine used in many competing software products. Models built with the Simcad engine feature patented "On-The-Fly" simulation, meaning that models can be manipulated, edited, and transformed as they are performing a simulation run. == Applied Industries ==

Any industry engaged in a process-flow environment can use Simcad Pro to model their operations. The main industries where Simcad Pro is used are manufacturing, warehousing, supply chain & logistics, and healthcare. Manufacturing Simcad Pro can be used to simulate manufacturing operations, with the most common goals being to: • Optimize production schedules • Optimize labor allocation • Perform capacity analysis and growth projection • Manage and reduce WIP • Identify bottlenecks and constraints • Optimize facility layout Simcad Pro supports high-mix manufacturing operations with the ability to model: • Detailed part routing • Multiple sub-assemblies/components and detailed BOM support • Tooling and manpower constraints • Work orders, detailed cell implementation and sequencing • Kanban pull and material handling Warehousing Simcad Pro can be used to simulate warehouses and distribution centers, with the most common goals being to: • Optimize pick paths • Perform congestion analysis • Optimize staging areas • Analyze receiving and put-away operations • Optimize slotting • Validate and implement automation • Analyze storage media Supply Chain & Logistics Simcad Pro can be used to simulate supply chains and logistics operations, with the most common goals being to: • Manage inventory and delivery to ensure product availability • Determine optimal locations for distribution centers • Determine impact of changes to supply and demand • Reduce transportation costs • Optimize delivery routes • Plan capacity and scheduling changes • Reduce delivery lead time Healthcare Simcad Pro can be used to simulate healthcare operations, such as emergency rooms and operating rooms, with the most common goals being to: • Optimize patient flow and reduce patient wait times • Optimize bed allocation • Analyze length-of-stay • Optimize staff utilization and scheduling • Optimize ED capacity planning • Optimize OR department scheduling & efficiency == Version History ==