Simio Case Studies
Explore compelling applications of Simio and learn about how others have successfully tackled complex operational process challenges
Optimizing Fleet Growth Through Simulation: Penske Truck Leasing’s Capacity Planning Journey
The Challenge Abstract This case study examines how Penske Truck Leasing leveraged Simio simulation software to solve complex capacity planning challenges ...
Optimizing Manufacturing Production Scheduling Through Intelligent Digital Twin Systems
The Challenge Abstract This case study examines McKinsey & Company’s implementation of an advanced scheduling solution for a major automotive manufacturer ...
Manufacturing Simulation Software: How Northrop Grumman Expanded Modeling Capabilities with Simio
The Challenge Introduction Northrop Grumman, a global aerospace and defense technology company, faced significant challenges in production planning due to the ...
How Dijitalis Saved $1.5 Million with AGV Optimization Simulation in Electronics Manufacturing
The Challenge Executive Summary Dijitalis Consulting, a leading simulation and optimization firm, was tasked with optimizing Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) ...
Lockheed Martin Transforms Military Training with Simio’s Digital Twin Technology
The Challenge Executive Summary Lockheed Martin, a global leader in aerospace and defense technology, faced significant challenges in managing their complex ...
Digital Twin Manufacturing: How Westinghouse Transformed Nuclear Fuel Production with Simio
The Challenge Introduction: Revolutionizing Nuclear Fuel Production Planning Westinghouse Electric Company, a global leader in nuclear technology with over 130 ...
Optimizing Autonomous Mobile Robots: Seegrid’s Journey with Simio Simulation
The Challenge Introduction In the rapidly evolving landscape of material handling, Seegrid has established itself as a pioneer in autonomous mobile robot (AMR) ...
Healthcare Simulation Transforms Patient Flow at Emory’s Teaching Clinic
The Challenge Introduction Emory Healthcare stands as the only academic medical center in the state of Georgia, with an impressive network of ten hospitals, ...
Optimizing a Leading Beverage Company’s Last Mile Delivery Network: How a Supply Chain Consultancy Used Simio to Achieve $66 Million in Value
The Challenge Introduction In today’s competitive beverage industry, efficient distribution networks are critical to maintaining profitability and service ...
Scaling Manufacturing 45X: How LMAC Group Used Simio to Transform a Metal Fabrication Operation
The Challenge Introduction When a New Zealand metal fabrication company needed to scale production of their proprietary product from 600 to 26,000 units—a ...
Digital Twin Manufacturing: Optimizing Snack Food Production with Simio
The Challenge Executive Summary This case study examines how Argon Consulting implemented a Simio-based digital twin solution for a major Australian snack food ...
Optimal Fleet Policy of Rental Vehicles with Relocation in New Zealand: Agent-Based Simulation
The Challenge Abstract An important strategic decision for rental car operators is whether to implement a single-fleet or multi-fleet model. The single-fleet ...
Simulation of L3Harris TR3 Production Launch
The Challenge Abstract L3Harris seeks to evaluate their current production plan and capacity for the upcoming Tech Refresh 3 (TR3) production launch. ...
Improving the Check-In Processes of an Airline Company in an Airport Terminal
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Multi-Method Simulations for Large Fleet Autonomous Material Handling Robots
The Challenge Abstract Deployment of large fleet Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) for material handling have unique challenges that render a purely discrete ...
Predicting Supply Chain Performance Under Rapid Unplanned Demand Fluctuation
The Challenge Abstract Due to COVID19, a multinational Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) producer is experiencing significantly altered product demand profiles, ...
Evaluating Workers Allocation Policies Through The Simulation of a High Precision Machining Workshop
The Challenge Abstract Classic machining workshops assign one operator per machine. However, the production line we work with is highly connected and we now ...
Vancouver Airport Case Study – Optimizing Airport Processes
The Challenge The Company As the second busiest airport in Canada, Vancouver International Airport (YVR)has daily non-stop flights throughout North America, ...
Nonprofit Consulting Introduces Simulation for Business Planning
The Challenge Introduction Simio co-founder and long-tenured employee David Sturrock is an accomplished industrial engineer and sought-after volunteer business ...
Simulation Based Decision Support System for JSF Production (Lockheed Martin)
The Challenge Problem/Objective Lockheed Martin was awarded the contract for final assembly of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, a fifth generation fighter ...
Forecasting Production Resources With Simulation Software
The Challenge The Simio solution provides an agile platform to develop Adaptive Process Digital Twins that can be deployed online or offline for both ...
MES Solution for the Capital Region of Denmark
The Challenge The Capital Region of Denmark decided on an important initiative to gather cleaning, packing and sterilization of surgical instruments in two ...
Simio Simulation shows effect of auto portability on retirement savings
The Challenge Introduction Retirement Clearinghouse, LLC is the leading independent provider of portability and consolidation services for defined contribution ...
Nissan Europe Engineering Selects Simio to Model Production of NV200 Van
The Challenge To aid in the production of its new NV200 Van, Nissan Europe Engineering relied on Simio’s discrete-event simulation software to validate the ...
AECOM Uses Simio to Determine Edmonton Airport’s De-icing Needs
The Challenge A gateway to Alberta’s oil sands region, Edmonton International Airport (EIA) covers over 7,000 acres – making it Canada’s largest major airport ...
Brazil’s Leading Ethanol Producer Finds Simulation Offers Fast, Picture-Perfect Analysis of Agricultural Operations
The Challenge “The model proved to be very adherent to the real dynamics of the operations of CTC’s cane sugar internal movement in the plant. It also allows ...
Simulation of Propellant Casting Workshop
The Challenge by Hakan Gündüz, Alpay Akçay, Gülşah Yudu Iğdir, Kaan Topçu, Cevat Enes Karaahmetoğlu As presented at the 2019 Winter Simulation Conference ...
North America’s foremost airport investment, management and development company demonstrates its master planning abilities using Simio
The Challenge The Company Vantage Airport Group manages and develops a global network of 19 airports on 3 continents. The organization is ranked among the ...
Campus-Wide Surgery Planning Discrete Event Simulation
The Challenge The Nebraska Medical Center saw an opportunity during the programming phase of their future Comprehensive Cancer Center to rethink the surgery ...
Airport Authorities: How to Answer Tough Terminal Questions
The Challenge Simio is a unique multi-paradigm modeling tool that combines the simplicity of objects with the flexibility of processes to provide a rapid ...
Big Data Intelligence for Eco-Friendly Bus Routing
The Challenge Proceedings of the 2015 Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Conference S. Cetinkaya and J. K. Ryan, eds.
A Generic Framework For Modeling Airport Operations at a Macroscopic Level
The Challenge by Paolo Scala, Miguel Mujica, Daniel Delahaye, Ji Ma As presented at the 2019 Winter Simulation Conference In this paper, a general approach for ...
Simio Models Movement of Armed Forces Between Germany and Afghanistan
The Challenge With more than 10,000 customers and 800,00 active supply parts, the logistical system of the German armed forces – known as Bundeswehr – is one ...
Discrete Event Simulation Models to Support Resources and Operational Planning for Implementing Cervical Cancer Screen Programs: A Pilot in Peru
The Challenge by Kai Friesecke, Erica Gralla, Nadia Lahrichi, Patti Gravitt As presented at the 2019 Winter Simulation Conference Due to insufficient ...
Evaluating an Emergency Department Care Redesign: A Simulation Approach
The Challenge by Breanna Swan, Osman Ozaltin, Sonja Hilburn, Elizabeth Gignac, George McCammon Jr. As presented at the 2019 Winter Simulation Conference ...
Optimize NIH: Applying Computer Simulation to Improve Efficiency and Effectiveness in Federal Government
The Challenge As presented at the 2019 Winter Simulation Conference The NIH, a component of the U.S. HHS, launched Optimize NIH to improve organizational ...
Performance Analysis of Demand-Driven Material Requirements Planning for a Bicycle Assembly Company
The Challenge by Wenhe Yang, Kentaro Kuwahara, Soemon Takakuwa As presented at the 2019 Winter Simulation Conference Demand-driven material requirements ...
Simulation Maritime Chokepoint Disruption in the Global Food Supply
The Challenge by Ryan Walton, J.O. Miller, Lance Champagne As presented at the 2019 Winter Simulation Conference The crops of wheat, maize, and rice make up ...
Simulation Model Risk-Based Scheduling Tool for High-Mix and Low-volume Manufacturing Facility With Sequence-Dependent Setup Times
The Challenge by Jose E. Linares Blasini, Sonia M. Bartolomei Suarez, Wandaliz Torres-Garcia As presented at the 2019 Winter Simulation Conference The use of ...
Simulation of Waterway Infrastructure
The Challenge by Rienk Ate Bijlsma, Tom van der Schelde As presented at the 2019 Winter Simulation Conference Since 1990 Rijkswaterstaat (part of the Dutch ...
Simulation-Based Improvement of the Discharge System in Highly Utilized Hospitals
The Challenge by John J. Case, Kimberly P. Ellis As presented at the 2019 Winter Simulation Conference In collaboration with the leadership team at a major ...
The Application of Simio Scheduling in Industry 4.0
The Challenge by Devdatta Deo, Alex D. Molnar As presented at the 2019 Winter Simulation Conference Simulation has traditionally been applied in system design ...
Using Operational Approaches to Predict the Performance of Large-Scale Shuttle-Vehicle-Type Mini-Load as/Rs Systems
The Challenge by Rie Gaku, Soemon Takakuwa As presented at the 2019 Winter Simulation Conference As ever more automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RSs) ...
A Simulation Approach to Address MQ-9 Flying Training Unit Manning Shortfalls
The Challenge by Thomas Talafuse, Lance Champagne, Erika Gilts As presented at the 2019 Winter Simulation Conference Increased use of unmanned aerial vehicles ...
A Simulation Model to Determine Staffing Strategy and Warehouse Capacity for a Local Distribution Center
The Challenge by Rodrigo De la Fuente, Juan Gatica, Raymond L. Smith III As presented at the 2019 Winter Simulation Conference Capacity and workforce ...
An Education of Simulation Discussion
The Challenge by Andrew J. Collins, Ying Thaviphoke, James F. Leathrum, Jr, David Sturrock As presented at the 2019 Winter Simulation Conference This paper ...
Digital Twin for Capacity Analysis of an Oil Pipeline Terminal
The Challenge by Martin M. Franklin, Kevin R. Hanson As presented at the 2019 Winter Simulation Conference Modeling and simulation was key in solving a ...
Automatically Generating Flow Shop Simulation Models from SAP Data
The Challenge by Patrick Kirchhof (BearingPoint) As presented at the 2016 Winter Simulation Conference Automatic model generation, the consequential reduction ...
RPS Simulation of US Air Force F-16 Fleet Phase Maintenance Cycle
The Challenge by Captain Christopher Jermaine Bevelle (USAF) As presented at the 2016 Winter Simulation Conference In fleet management, aircraft undergo phase ...
Automated Production System Simulations Using Commercial Off-the-Shelf Simulation Tools
The Challenge by George Thiers, Timothy Sprock, and Leon McGinnis (Georgia Institute of Technology); Adam Graunke (Boeing Research and Technology); and Michael ...
Agent-Based Modeling and Simulation with Simio
The Challenge by Thomas Kehl (University of Applied Science in Rapperswil) Agent-based modeling and simulation is a relatively modern approach to modeling ...
Optimization of Storage Allocation Using an Automatically Generated Warehouse Simulation Model
The Challenge by Patrick Kirchhof and Tobias Stoehr (BearingPoint GmbH) As presented at the 2016 Winter Simulation Conference Classical planning approaches of ...
Computer Simulation of Administrative Processes for Resource Planning and Risk Management
The Challenge by Antonio R. Rodriguez and Joseph J. Wolski (National Institutes of Health) As presented at the 2016 Winter Simulation Conference A variety of ...
Eradicating the Average: Answering Complex Healthcare Questions Using Discrete Event Simulation
The Challenge by Laura Silvoy (Array Advisors) As presented at the 2016 Winter Simulation Conference Traditionally, architects rely on average utilization ...
Empty Container Stacking Operations: Case Study of an Empty Container Depot In Valparaiso Chile
The Challenge by Jimena Pascual (Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso) and Alice Smith (Auburn University) As presented at the 2016 Winter Simulation ...
Raising the Dynamics: Simulation-Based Performance Analysis for Lelystad Airport
The Challenge by Miguel Mujica Mota, Paolo Scala and Nico DeBock (Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences) As presented at the 2016 Winter Simulation ...
Simulating a Pre-Archival System
The Challenge by Aineth Torres-Ruiz (EGADE BS) and Ariel Shtul (The Archivists) As presented at the 2016 Winter Simulation Conference We developed a simulation ...
Simulation of Triaging Patients Into an Internal Medicine Department to Validate the Use of an Optimization Based Workload Score
The Challenge by Joseph K. Agor (North Carolina State University) As presented at the 2016 Winter Simulation Conference This extended abstract provides an ...
SAP PP/DS versus Simio for Production Scheduling
The Challenge by Shaun Snapp Reprinted with permission from:http://www.scmfocus.com/productionplanningandscheduling/2016/04/03/simio-versus-ppds/ PP/DS is a ...
Simio Model to Improve Procedure Scheduling in Outpatient Surgery Suite
The Challenge by Ola Batarseh, PhD, Clinical Workflow Simulation Manager at Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center A simulation model built in ...
Use of Simulation and Modeling for Efficient and Effective Scheduling of Offshore Supply Vessels
The Challenge by William Birch, Kate Mick and Neal Hennegan (Shell E&P Company) and Glen Wirth (Simio LLC) As presented at the 2015 Winter Simulation ...
Agent-Based Simulation for Composite Manufacturing Technology Evaluation
The Challenge by Adam Graunke, Gabriel Burnett & Charles Hu (Boeing Research and Technology) As presented at the 2015 Winter Simulation Conference With ...
Discrete Event Simulation of Virgin Australia’s Domestic Aircraft Gates at Melbourne Airport
The Challenge by Alan Sagan (Virgin Australia) As presented at the 2015 Winter Simulation Conference Virgin Australia is the second largest airline in ...
Smart Simulation: Integration of Simio and Matlab
The Challenge by Mohammad Dehghanimohammadabadi & Thomas K. Keyser (Western New England University) As presented at the 2015 Winter Simulation Conference ...
Traffic Signal and Operations Optimization Study
The Challenge by Michael Mullen, David Holt, Matthew Snead (SIMGINEERS LLC) As presented at the 2015 Winter Simulation Conference Optimizing the timing of ...
Tutorial: Tips for Successful Practice of Simulation
The Challenge by David Sturrock (Simio LLC) As presented at the 2015 Winter Simulation Conference A simulation project is much more than building a model and ...
Crude-By-Rail Transload Terminal Simulation
The Challenge by Martin Franklin & Kevin Hanson (Mosimtec LLC) As presented at the 2015 Winter Simulation Conference A midstream petroleum company was ...
Simulation of Theme Park Ride Design and Operations
The Challenge by Bailey Kluczny (Strongside Technology) As presented at the 2015 Winter Simulation Conference Simulation was used to help design engineers ...
A Discrete-Event Simulation Approach to Identify Rules that Govern Arbor Remodeling for Branching Cutaneous Afferents in Hairy Skin
The Challenge by Hyojung Kang, Rachel Orlowsky, and Gregory J. Gerling (University of Virginia) As presented at the 2017 Winter Simulation Conference In ...
Empty Container Stacking Operations: Case Study of an Empty Container Dept in Valparaiso Chile
The Challenge by Felipe Hidalgo, Diego Aranda, Jimena Pascual (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso), Alice E. Smith (Auburn University), and Rosa G. ...
Hierarchical Simulation Modeling of Distribution Centers
The Challenge by Dusan Sormaz and Mandvi Malik (Ohio University) As presented at the 2017 Winter Simulation Conference Order picking is the most expensive ...
Simulation Modeling of Shuttle Vehicle-Type Mini-Load AS/RS Systems for E-Commerce Industry of Japan
The Challenge by Rie Gaku (St. Andrew’s University) and Soemon Takakuwa (Chuo University) As presented at the 2017 Winter Simulation Conference Simulation ...
Single and Multi-Objective Parameter Estimation of a Military Personnel System via Simulation Optimization
The Challenge by Lee Alan Evans, Ki-Hwan G. Bae, and Arnab Roy (University of Louisville) As presented at the 2017 Winter Simulation Conference A discrete ...
A Down to Earth Solution: Applying a Robust Simulation-Optimization Approach to Resolve Aviation Problems
The Challenge by Paolo Scala and Miguel Mujica (Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences) and Daniel Delahaye (Ecole Nationale de l’Aviation Civile) As ...
Simulation-Based Dynamic Shop Floor Scheduling For a Flexible Manufacturing System in the Industry 4.0 Environment
The Challenge by Wenhe Yang Soemon Takakuwa (Chuo University) As presented at the 2017 Winter Simulation Conference The Industry 4.0 environment enables direct ...
Design and Simulation Analysis of PDER: A Multiple-Load Automated Guided Vehicle Dispatching Algorithm
The Challenge by Maojia P. Li and Michael E. Kuhl (Rochester Institute of Technology) As presented at the 2017 Winter Simulation Conference Effective control ...
Inside Discrete-Event Simulation Software: How It Works and Why It Matters
The Challenge by Thomas J. Schriber (University of Michigan), Daniel T. Brunner (Dan Brunner Associates) and Jeffrey S. Smith (Auburn University) As presented ...
Integrating Campus Operations Decision Support Models at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
The Challenge by Antonio R. Rodriguez and Joseph J. Wolski (National Institutes of Health (NIH)) As presented at the 2017 Winter Simulation Conference At the ...
Simheuristic of Patient Scheduling Using a Table-Experiment Approach – Simio and Matlab Integration Application
The Challenge by Mohammad Dehghanimohammadabadi (Northeastern University), Mandana Rezaeiahari (State University of New York at Binghamton) and Thomas K. ...
Using Simulation to Estimate Evacuation Times in Large-size Aircrafts
The Challenge by Pau Estany (Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona), Laura Calvet, Angel A. Juan (University of Catalonia) and Pau Fonseca i Casas (Politecnica de ...
Case Study in 3D Modeling of 2D Plan View CAD Data for Use in Computer Simulation
The Challenge by Joseph J. Wolski and Marco A. Narciso (National Institutes of Health (NIH)) As presented at the 2017 Winter Simulation Conference Computing ...
Improving Historical Demand Data Through Simulation
The Challenge by Oroselfia Sánchez and Idalia Flores (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México) As presented at the 2017 Winter Simulation Conference ...
History of Simulation Modeling
The Challenge by Stephen D. Roberts (North Carolina State University) and Dennis Pegden (Simio LLC) As presented at the 2017 Winter Simulation Conference ...
Wealth Distribution Simulation Using a System Dynamic Flow Model
The Challenge by Javier Lara de Paz, Idalia Flores and Gabriel Policroniades (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México) As presented at the 2017 Winter ...
A Flexible Simulation Model Aimed to Improve Inpatient Units in Health Care
The Challenge by Mandvi Malik and Dusan Sormaz (Ohio University) As presented at the 2017 Winter Simulation Conference In the past few decades, simulation in ...
Teaching Undergraduate Simulation – 4 Question for 4 Experienced Instructors
The Challenge by Jeffrey S. Smith (Auburn University), Christos Alexopoulos (Georgia Tech), Shane G. Henderson (Cornell University), and Lee Schruben (UC ...
Modeling Approach for Managing the Demand in Congested Airport Networks
The Challenge by Ann Wellens (DIMEI, Facultad de Ingenieria; Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico) and Miguel Mujica Mota (Aviation Academy, Amsterdam ...
Optimization and Simulation of an Ambulance Location Problem
The Challenge by Idalia Flores de la Mota, Esther Segura Pérez, Alexander Vindel Garduño (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México) As presented at the 2017 ...
A Simulation-Based Study Of Thermal Power Plant Using A Fluid Dynamic Model And A Process Simulation Model
The Challenge by Teruako Ito, Toshitako Higashikoba, Satoshi Iwami (Tokushima University), Masato Tamura, and Akira Takami (IHI Corporation) As presented at ...
A Simulation Framework For The Design And Analysis Of Healthcare Clinics
The Challenge by Jason Ceresoli and Michael Kuhl (R.I.T.) As presented at the 2018 Winter Simulation Conference The treatment of patients in outpatient ...
A Supply Chain Model Of Hip Stem Prostheses Produced Using 3d Printing: A Comprehensive Description Of The Simulation Model
The Challenge by Margaret Golz, Richard Wysk, Russell King. Colin Nolan-Cherry, & Stephen Bryant (North Carolina State University) As presented at the 2018 ...
Estimating Process Duration And Safeguard Project Planning In A One of-A-Kind Production Environment By The Use Of Simulation Techniques
The Challenge by Wibke Kusturica, Christoph Laroque (University of Applied Sciences Zwickau), Deike Gliem, Jana Stolipin, and Sigrid Wenzel (University of ...
Forecasting Cyber Maintenance Costs With Improved Scan Analytics Using Simulation
The Challenge by Theodore T. Allen and Enhao Liu (The Ohio State University) As presented at the 2018 Winter Simulation Conference This article proposes a ...
Optimal Enterprise Results In The Clinical Research Environment
The Challenge by Antonio Rodriguez (N.I.H.) As presented at the 2018 Winter Simulation Conference Even the best scientific minds cannot repeatedly produce ...
Resource Scheduling In Non-Stationary Service Systems
The Challenge by Samira Shirzaei and Jeffery Smith (Auburn University) As presented at the 2018 Winter Simulation Conference We focus on a service system in ...
Simulation Analysis Of Large-Scale Shuttle Vehicle-Type Mini-Load As/Rs Systems
The Challenge by Rie Gaku (St. Andrew’s University) and Soemon Takakuwa (Chuo University) As presented at the 2018 Winter Simulation Conference Shuttle ...
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Simulation To Predict Cyclists’ Exposure To Air Pollution Along Bikeways
The Challenge by Daniela Azumendi Gongora, Juan Jose Dıaz Baquero, Juan Felipe Franco, and Ivan Mura (Universidad de los Andes) As presented at the 2018 Winter ...
Using Simulation To Design A Worklife Integrated Practice Unit
The Challenge Fragmentation is a common problem in the United States healthcare delivery system. For patients with complex medical conditions requiring ...
A Streamlined Approach for Campus Bus Routing within Simio
The Challenge Many simulation packages offer out-of-the box objects that cover a wide variety of situations. However, using these pre-built constructs can ...