Simcad Pro

Simcad Pro simulation software is a product of CreateASoft, Inc which is used for simulating process based environments such as manufacturing, supply lines, logistics, healthcare, and many others. The software is a tool for planning, organizing, optimizing, and engineering real process based systems. Simcad Pro allows the creation of a computer model, which can be manipulated by the user and represents a real environment. Using the model, it is possible to test for efficiency in any scenario possible, as well as locate points of improvement among the process flow. Simcad Pro's dynamic computer model also allows for changes to occur while the model is running for a fully realistic simulation.

Building a Model in Simcad Pro

Simcad Pro has a user friendly graphical user interface for model building. No coding is required to build a model, and the entire model can be built and edited using the graphical user interface, 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 visualizations.

SimTrack

SimTrack is a dynamic visibility and analysis tool that utilizes Simcad Pro’s patented simulation technology to provide real-time operational visibility, dynamic replay, proactive forecasting, and customizable reports. SimTrack can be configured to interact with many live data systems such as RFID, bar code scans, and GPS, among others. This adds a new dimension to simulation software that enables organizations to manage daily activities, improve effiency and provide history data and analysis.

Simcad Cloud

By enabling simulation on the cloud, users experience reduced cost of ownership including the elimination of IT support costs, expensive hardware purchases, software upgrade costs, and license management costs. Simcad Cloud streamlines the simulation process and enables anyone with a web browser to design, analyze and optimize their operation. Supported industries include healthcare, logistics/warehousing, manufacturing and service based operations.

Areas of Use

Any industry engaged in a process flow-type environment can use Simcad Pro to model their operations. The main areas where Simcad Pro is used include manufacturing, supply chain logistics, military, and healthcare. Simcad Pro can be used to simulate operations such as:

• Assembly Line Manufacturing
• Emergency Room Operations
• Large-scale Logistics
• Warehousing and Storage
• Shipping
• Administrative Workflows
• Logic Systems

References

(1) http://www.deskeng.com/articles/aaajxb.htm (2) http://forum.createasoft.com/forumdisplay.php?61-Why-Simcad-Pro (3) http://www.foodlogistics.com/web/online/News/CreateASoft--Inc-Unveils-Simcad-Pro-80/8$1374 (4) http://manufacturing-software.org/blog/dramatic-changes-to-the-simulation-industry-with-the-release-of-simcad-pro-7-1 (5) http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2007/0073421.html (6) http://www.createasoft.com/simulation-software/products/simTrack.html

See also

• List of discrete event simulation software
• Discrete event simulation