There are basicly three different versions of SimFlex softwares provided by SimFlex (www.simflex.com).
SimFlex Consultant is the full, feature rich version of the software. Consultant enables the user to simulate and analyze complex global supply networks, including simulating in-depth, in-bound and manufacturing supply chains.
SimFlex Strategist enables the user to simulate and solve complex, global supply chain problems from in-bound to end-customer.
SimFlex Analyst focuses on solving transportation and distribution network challenges of limited scope. Analyst enables the user to quickly evaluate alternative scenarios in a realistic and dynamic environment with simulation periods of up to one year.
Below is the description of features of each version.
|
SimFlex Features |
SimFlex Consultant |
SimFlex Strategist |
SimFlex
Analyst |
|
Multi-company supply chains |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
Multi-dimensional analyses* |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
User-defined and customized analyses* |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
Segment-based delivery options* |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
Multiple transport services and modes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
Sensitivity analysis to supply chain changes* |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
Easy-to-use visual interfaces |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
Fixed and variable cost components |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
Activity-Based Cost calculations |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
Various Inventory Control rules |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
Capacity constraints |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
Geography |
full set |
full set |
Full set |
|
Financial analysis |
full set |
full set |
limited |
|
Trends and seasonal demand fluctuations |
yes |
yes |
no |
|
Advanced manufacturing options* |
yes |
yes |
no |
|
MRP planning and forecasting |
yes |
yes |
no |
|
Simulation period |
unlimited |
unlimited |
up to 1 year |
|
Product structure levels (BOM) |
unlimited |
unlimited |
2 levels |
|
Number of products |
unlimited |
unlimited |
30 |
|
Number of facilities |
unlimited |
unlimited |
50 |
|
Multi-currency |
yes |
yes |
no |
|
Customs duties & delays |
yes |
no |
no |
|
Push control* |
yes |
yes |
no |
|
Customized activities and cost pools* |
yes |
no |
no |
|
Forced deliveries* |
yes |
yes |
no |
|
Alternative Delivery routes* |
yes |
yes |
no |
|
Multi-drop in the same trip |
yes |
no |
no |
|
Multiple suppliers for same components |
yes |
no |
no |
|
Distributed computing* |
yes |
no |
no |
|
Scenario Import Utility* |
yes |
no |
no |
|
PowerPoint Interface* |
yes |
yes |
no |
|
PC*MILER interface* |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
XML Features* |
yes |
no |
no |
|
Hazards* |
yes |
Extra |
Extra |
|
Environmental Analyses* |
yes |
Extra |
Extra |