Features supported in Simulation

There are two problem types available when using Simulation: Classic Simulation and Simulation. For a high-level overview of the two solvers, see Simulation Problem Types.

Features supported by the Simulation problem type:

Sourcing Policies

• Single Source

• Multiple Sources(Most Inventory)

• Multiple Sources(Order of Preference)

• Multiple Sources(Probability)

• Multiple Sources(Split By Ratio)

• Multiple Sources(By Order Number)

Transportation Policies

• First

• By Probability

• Split By Ratio

• On Qty

• On Weight

• On Volume

Mode Function

• Parcel

• LTL

• Full TL

Variable Cost Basis

• Quantity

• Weight

• Volume

• Distance

• Time

• Quantity-Distance

• Quantity-Time

• Weight-Distance

• Weight-Time

• Volume-Distance

• Volume-Time

Inventory Policies

• R,Q

• s,S

• DOS - Demand Based

• DOS - Forecast Based

• T,S

• BaseStock

• Material Requirements Planning

• Multi-Period Inventory Policies

Additional Modeling Constructs

• Bills Of Material

• Guaranteed Service Time

• Stochastic Variables

• Recurring demands / productions

• Scheduled Shipments

• Assets

• Work Resources

• Work Centers

• Processes

  • Production Processes

• Multiple Replications

• Periodic Mode Review

• Shelf Life

• Step Costs (Transportation Policies)

• Review Period Offset (Review Period, Shipment Period, Inventory Review Period)

• Site Demand

• Site Orders

• Fixed Order Time

• Unit Sourcing Time

State Management

• Business Hours

• Activity Type Business Hours

  • Production

  • Load

  • Unload

• Asset Departure Schedule Rule

  • LeaveImmediately

  • WaitUntilUp

• Load Schedule Rule

  • RunUntilUnavailable

  • RunToCompletion

  • CompleteWithinWindow

• Unload Schedule Rule

  • RunUntilUnavailable

  • RunToCompletion

  • CompleteWithinWindow

• Production Schedule Rule

  • RunUntilUnavailable

  • RunToCompletion

  • CompleteWithinWindow

Features not currently supported by the Simulation problem type:

Sourcing Policies

• Single Source (Select Closest)

• Multiple Sources(Close To Due Date)

• Source by Transfer

Transportation Policies

• First Available Asset

• On Due Date

• Queue Only

• Fastest Path

• Close To Due Date

Mode Function

• Air

• Rail

• Ship

• Daily Shipment

• Weekly Shipment

• Periodic Shipment

• Pooled Inbound

• Pooled Outbound

• Pooled Periodic Inbound

• Pooled Periodic Outbound

• Link to Lane

• Aggregate Container

• Disaggregate Container

• Join Convoy

• Depart Convoy

Inventory Policies

• Demand Flow

• R,Q - Targets

• s,S - Targets

Additional Modeling Constructs

• Scripting

• Processes

  • Sourcing Processes

  • Transportation Processes

  • Inventory Processes

  • Return Processes

• Ship To

• Containerization