Discrete Event Simulation

Simulations allow you to visualize at different levels of detail the production system in action. During simulation, charts containing statistics and resource states appear, helping you identify the parameters you need to modify to improve the production system performance.

You can start a simulation by clicking the Play option of the Compass.

Note: During simulation, elements that identify flows, zones, and activities are hidden in the work area.

See Also
About Simulation Charts and the System Performance Monitor
Displaying Simulation Charts and Exporting a Report

Simulating a production system allows you to detect any problem linked to a product flow, such as bottlenecks. To increase the productivity of the production system, you can stop the simulation at any time and edit product flow or resource parameters.

During discrete event simulation, the product moves from one resource to another. The resources, except workers, are motionless.