Simul8 Drop-in Sessions

The importance of keeping a good inventory level is essential to any supply chain. However, we know that adjustments to our current stocks may be needed based on various disruptions that take place.

In this session, Senior Simulation Consultant Naoum Tsioptsias will use simulation to alter stock levels as we notice changes in the supply chain. We will then see through a simple set-up how we can take advantage of the different built-in features of Simul8 to create a Kanban system for our processes. The model will be based on the basics of a supply chain but can be adjusted for various applications!

Inventory replenishment? Staff rotas? Customer demand? Simul8 Scheduling. Come along to see how we can use simulation to schedule key elements of our process.

Interested in observing the relationship between the demand placed on manufacturing lines and the capacity and performance of conveyors? Come along to see how we combine the use of Simul8 Conveyors with the practice of line balancing to maximise the throughput of our system.

Come along to hear some top tips from our experienced simulation experts on the best practices for kicking off a project, including data analysis, problem structuring and planning out a project timeline.

Looking to bring other users within your organization into the world of simulation? Simul8 Consultant, Naoum Tsioptsias will share some of his tips from his experience in training and coaching, as well as his extensive academic experience.

Want to quickly integrate data from multiple sources? Want to learn how to use the power of R, Python and SQL with Simul8? Andrew Wylie will take you through some of our key integration features, from inputting your own data to exporting to other platforms.

Our Director of Services, Tom Stephenson, will be sharing some of his tips for capturing realistic flows in different hospital areas. Although this is a healthcare specific topic, if you're in an industry that is highly complex or where demand fluctuates at different times, you could pick up some useful tips!

In many simulations, there is a challenge of including large quantities of work items with specific measurement units.  When we model liquids we are concerned about litres, with the flow of grains or gases we concentrate on tonnes. In this session, we will show you how to use the high volume feature and capture the specific measurement units you need.

Luckily, Simul8 has a feature called High Volume and Senior Simulation Consultant, Christoph Werner will teach you!

High Volume uses label information for common decisions in your simulation, such as Timing, Routing, Collecting etc., instead of the actual Work Item count. In this drop-in session we will illustrate how this feature works for common applications and how you can speed up and take your simulation to the next level!

Ready to look into the future of simulation and process improvement? Want to understand how to further improve the accuracy and dynamism of your model? Come along and join Data Analyst Tina as she explores Machine Learning and its use within Simul8!

We're delighted to have one of our regular drop-in session attendees offer to present! Bob Celeste, Founder of Center for Supply Chain Studies, will take you through some of his Simul8 work in supply chain. Bob is an experienced user and we can't wait to see what he's been modeling!

If you'd like to share some of your work at a drop-in session, just let us know!

Tom Stephenson will share some of his top tips for validating and verifying your simulations. He'll show you some of Simul8's in-built tools to step through and monitor your simulation to ensure your simulation is behaving in the way you expect.

This week we'll take you through how you can use Dialogs to ensure that models are even more engaging and that key settings are easily accessed by end users and stakeholders alike. We'll also show you some of the graphical options to help bring your simulations to life.

Matthew and Emma will take you through our latest release that includes a much improved version of OptQuest in Simul8. They'll show you typical use cases for using optimization with Simul8 to help you go from asking "what if" to "what's best."

Have you completed a simulation project and you’re now wondering how to present your findings to your stakeholders in an engaging way? In this week’s session, our Director of Services, Tom Stephenson, will focus on what comes after a simulation project and introduce Simul8 Explorer – a platform for sharing your models with both internal and external stakeholders to allow them to analyse results and run scenarios.

We're delighted to have one of our very experienced Simul8 users offer to present! Simul8 is typically applied to improving manufacturing processes – but it also can be valuable in improving other processes. Eric will share examples of using Simul8 to model Product Development processes, and the impact these had on the businesses (and on careers).

If you'd like to share some of your work at a drop-in session, just let us know!

Are you interested in finding out every tiny detail of your simulation? Learn about our powerful (and now revamped) Transaction Log feature from Product Developer Meredith and easily access every move of every work item with all the details you need. Meredith will also show you different ways to visualize Transaction Log results for maximum impact with your stakeholders.

Join this session with Christoph and Stephen to find out how to take your simulations to the next level by using live data. Powered by the R Connection feature, you will learn how to integrate live data into your simulation models so you can get the most up-to-date results with minimal effort.

This week’s session with Tom will go through the different types of operational simulations and how to approach the build of an operational simulation to maximize success, including data integration and connecting with other software packages.

Learn how to implement advanced work flows in your simulation with the Jobs Matrix and streamline your model. In this session, Naoum will show you how to set up and use the Jobs Matrix effectively through a step-by-step explanation and a set of examples to illustrate its benefits.

Simulation Consultant Andrew Wylie will be discussing the Labels feature in Simul8. Labels are one of Simul8's most powerful yet simple features that can help with adding detail to your simulations to give you a mirror image of your real-life process.

Join this session with some of the Simul8 Support team as they share their top tips and advice on how to debug your simulation.

You may have already been in touch with Matthew and Tina but now you'll get to meet them in (virtual) person! We'd love to hear from you with any tips and tricks you have too so please feel free to bring along some of your own solutions to share with the group!

Get an exclusive sneak peek of our revamped Scenario Manager feature with our developer Stephen! You spent hours perfecting your base model, and now what? With our improved Scenario Manager you will be able to easily run any "what if" scenario you can think of: from changing your Resources' schedule to updating the Jobs Matrix, spreadsheets, and distribution parameters, you can now test your system under different conditions with just a few clicks. Come along to this session to find out more about this exciting feature update.

Electric buses have been promoted to become the best solution for the reduction of air pollutants. Addressing their problems, this week's drop-in session focuses on the research of NTUA graduate Tasos Latsoudis on probabilistic results for the functionality of an electric buses transit system by using a stochastic DES model implemented for the bus line "224 Kaisariani – El. Venizelou" in the city of Athens, Greece.

This week Andrew will draw on his experience of using Simul8 for healthcare applications. He'll take you through some example healthcare simulations and techniques, talk about healthcare projects we've delivered in the past and discuss some of the challenges healthcare organizations are facing right now - and how simulation can help solve them.

Sometimes we end up with a model that doesn’t quite meet our expectations. Should these models be considered "wrong" or discarded? In such cases, is there still something we can learn from such models? In this session we discuss what you can learn from a "wrong" model and why it still has lots of value.

Understanding and communicating ROI is a fantastic way to further engage with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues. Simulation Consultant Andrew Wylie will take you through incorporating financial dimensions to your model in a way that will further improve your skills in process improvement!

Simulation projects are most successful when they engage stakeholders. Developed organically over the last two years through our own simulation projects, Simul8 Decision Cloud lets you bring the power of simulation-based decision making to anyone in your organization. Join us to see a walk through of our new cloud platform and hear how we've used it to level up stakeholder engagement in our simulation projects.

Our spreadsheets got a makeover! Not only do they look better, we’ve also added some killer new functionality like conditional formatting and so much more. Spreadsheets are one of the most critical features for unlocking value in your simulations. From storing data, to displaying results dashboard style, to creating interactive interfaces, spreadsheets are one of the most versatile features in Simul8. Come learn about the product updates we’ve made and see some examples which show the versatility of spreadsheets.

Your feedback has helped build a fantastic new Scenario Manager! Join us this week to see the final product in action and discover how you can embed it into your simulation project workflow to get more value out of your models.

Tina will take you through Machine Learning and how it can be implemented with Simul8:

• Machine Learning basics: methods and how to decide an appropriate method for the intended goal
• Constructing the Machine Learning model: separating the dataset, implementing and improving models as well as testing the accuracy
• How to implement the model into a Simul8 simulation: where it can be used, how to implement it as well as how it can increase the simulation model's dynamic properties

In this week's session we will be deep-diving into all things results! From understanding what results mean to creating custom KPIs and everything in between, you will find out how to get value from your simulations.

During this session, senior consultant Christoph will be showing you how to get more value out of your simulations with the R Scripts functionality. Make sure not to miss this session if you want to find out how to export results to generate graphs in R, built-in box plots for trials, and controlling inputs through R!

Join this session with our Simulation Consultant Andrew Wylie as he shares his top tips and advice on how to debug your simulation.

Understanding and communicating ROI is a fantastic way to further engage with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues. Simulation Consultant Andrew Wylie will take you through incorporating financial dimensions to your model in a way that will further improve your skills in process improvement!

Simulation Consultant Andrew Wylie will be discussing the Labels feature in Simul8. Labels are one of Simul8's most powerful yet simple features that can help with adding detail to your simulations to give you a mirror image of your real-life process.

Want to make dynamic decisions during run time? Want to take your simulation to the next level? Answer: Visual Logic.

Join Simulation Consultant Andrew Wylie as he introduces you to our own coding language! During this session we will go through the language’s fundamentals, making decisions based on time and changing the model’s entire structure based on multiple conditions.

If you haven't already, make sure you've installed the latest version of Simul8 that has our new Visual Logic editing modes!

Join this session with our Senior Simulation Consultant Andrew Wylie as he shares his top tips and advice on how to debug your simulation.

Join Senior Simulation Consultant Andrew this week to explore the full power of Labels.

Andrew will show you how to implement dynamic referencing to control objects' parameters based on Labels.

You'll also learn how to use Labels to change work item images, making it easier to track and visualize your process.

Finally, we'll cover parameterized calls, which can help you streamline your Visual Logic code and make your simulations more efficient.

This week's drop-in session will see a panel of Simul8 experts come together to answer all your questions!

Bring your Simul8 questions to this session or send them ahead of time to andrew.wylie@simul8.com and get ready to learn from the pros!

Join us this week to get an insight into on how Simul8 can be used to develop a Digital Twin for optimizing inbound operations in a fulfillment center!

In this session, Cosimo Piancastelli, Business Intelligence Specialist from CEVA Logistics will explore the definition of an LDT and delve into the specifics of the inbound area simulated, showing us how Simul8 has been used to create the Digital Twin.

Cosimo will also discuss the results of the LDT simulation and their impact on resource allocation decisions.

This session is a must-attend for anyone looking to optimize their operations through continuous use simulations.

Many of the simulations we develop require some representation of the people who are involved with the operation and delivery of the processes and systems being simulated.

For this week's drop-in session we will be joined by Laura James, Principal Consultant from BAE Systems.

Laura will be talking through some of the common people features / constraints that she has needed to represent such as (un)availability, shifts, varying resource requirements, etc.

Laura will also be talking through different ways that she has approached this using the in-built Simul8 functionality as well as some more bespoke solutions and her learning in terms of the pros and cons!

Regardless of the industry you are in, the visual appeal of your simulations can make all the difference when it comes to getting buy-in from stakeholders.

Join this week's session with Jessica as she shares tips and tricks for designing simulations that are both beautiful and functional.

We will cover topics like simulation design principles, best practices for creating engaging simulations, and top Simul8 features that will help you elevate your simulation models.

Want to learn how to harness Python to streamline your simulation workflow?

Join this week's session where Tina will show you how to generate arrival schedules using Python, and walk you through the process of setting up your simulation model with the generated data.

During this session you will also learn how to export your simulation results back into Python to create custom PDF reports for your stakeholders.

This week Andrew will draw on his experience of using Simul8 for healthcare applications.

He'll take you through some example healthcare simulations and techniques, talk about healthcare projects we've delivered in the past and discuss some of the challenges healthcare organizations are facing right now - and how simulation can help solve them.

Join us for an exclusive sneak peek into the latest and greatest features coming to Simul8 and have your say on the next steps!

As a valued member of our user community, your feedback is vital in shaping the future of our software.

During this session, our Development Team will give you exclusive access to the upcoming enhancements to Simul8, sharing designs, prototypes and more.

We'd love to hear your feedback so that we can ensure the development of our next, game-changing update helps you make better decisions.

Join us for this session and delve into the world of hybrid simulations, combining the power of discrete event and agent-based modeling.

During this session, Christoph will show you how this dynamic synergy enables you to capture the intricacies of complex systems, unlocking more insights and enhancing your decision-making capabilities.

Learn how to implement advanced work flows in your simulation with the Jobs Matrix and streamline your model.

In this session, Naoum will show you how to set up and use the Jobs Matrix effectively through a step-by-step explanation and a set of examples to illustrate its benefits.

A successful simulation project is as much about your soft skills as much as your technical ones.

In this session we'll share our lessons learned from delivering simulation projects for over 30 years and talk through the many hats you'll wear during a simulation project.

Ready to transform your simulation results into captivating visual stories?

You won't want to miss this week's session with Tina where she'll guide you through the integration of Simul8 and Power BI.

Explore the possibilities of displaying simulation data through dynamic visualizations.

From connecting Simul8 to Power BI to incorporating various sheets, analyzing time interval results and transaction logs, you'll gain valuable insights and techniques to effectively communicate your simulation results to stakeholders and elevate your data visualization game!

Get ready to explore the limitless possibilities of self-building simulations in this week's drop-in session with Senior Consultant Christoph.

Christoph will guide you through the technical aspects of self-building simulations, equipping you with the knowledge and techniques to create dynamic models that adapt and evolve on their own.

Don't miss this opportunity to expand your simulation toolkit and stay on top of the curve in the ever-changing world of simulation modeling.

Discover the secrets to building reusable simulations during this week's drop-in session with Simulation Consultant Jessica, where she will show you how to create flexible user interfaces in your Simul8 models.

This session will cover essential UI features such as dialogs and buttons.

Moreover, Jessica will share invaluable tips to design interfaces that seamlessly adapt to new data, enabling users to make quick and informed decisions with just a few button clicks.

In this session, Tina will further explore the integration of Simul8 and PowerBI as well as how to automate this connection further with COM and Python.

Based on the previous session, we will also further explore the Customization options and look at how to use the advanced visual options available in PowerBI.

This week's drop-in session will see a panel of Simul8 experts come together to answer all your questions!

Bring your Simul8 questions to this session or send them ahead of time to andrew.wylie@simul8.com and get ready to learn from the pros!

Senior Simulation Consultant Andrew Wylie will be discussing the Labels feature in Simul8.

Labels are one of Simul8's most powerful yet simple features that can help with adding detail to your simulations to give you a mirror image of your real-life process.

Unlock the full potential of Simul8's data capabilities in this insightful drop-in session!

Join us as Senior Simulation Consultant Christoph delves into the world of data connections, guiding you through the various options to seamlessly integrate live data from websites and beyond.

You will discover how to harness the real-time information flow and gain valuable insights to optimize your simulation workflow.

During the session, Christoph will also demonstrate how to build a custom online app using R, transforming results into an interactive, user-friendly format guaranteed to engage your stakeholders.

Want to see how you can automate your simulation?

You would not want to miss this drop-in session where Tina walks though Simul8's API COM. You will learn about what COM can be used for as well as the options available both to run the simulation but also to control aspects of the simulation via Python Idle.

There are many benefits to using COM with Simul8, some of these include:

• The option of even deeper analysis of your simulation results
• More data visualization options that will “wow” your stakeholders
• Running Simul8 directly from Python

She will also show the command script options available within Simul8 and how this can be untiled in comparison to COM.

Want to make dynamic decisions during run time? Want to take your simulation to the next level? Answer: Visual Logic.

Join Senior Simulation Consultant Andrew Wylie as he introduces you to our own coding language! During this session we will go through the language’s fundamentals, making decisions based on time and changing the model’s entire structure based on multiple conditions.

Simulation was born in the manufacturing sector. Andrew will draw on his experience and knowledge of using simulation within manufacturing applications. The team has worked with some of the world's largest manufacturing and automotive companies and Andrew will be showing some example simulations. Andrew will also pass on some of his killer tips on the best way to approach manufacturing simulations in Simul8.

Join Simulation Consultant Jessica Aiani as she showcases the power of Simul8 to craft visually appealing simulations. In this session, Jessica will explore the art of creating captivating simulations effortlessly using features like Image Sets and enhancing stakeholder engagement through intuitive interfaces.

Jessica will also address the importance of simulation design guidelines for efficiency and scalability, setting the stage for success in your team's projects.

Join us for an illuminating session this week with Tom, our Director of Services and Strategic Partnerships, as we explore the essential components of a continuous use simulation. Tom will provide valuable insights on crafting a simulation that can be used repeatedly to make operational decisions, covering aspects such as data integration and software connectivity.

Don't miss this opportunity to maximize your simulation success with Tom's expert guidance!

Join Senior Simulation Consultant, Christoph, as we explore the ideal use cases where this tool shines.

In this session, we will delve into practical examples such as using OptQuest to maximize throughput by adjusting staffing levels.

We will also dive into the details of how OptQuest can be best utilized within Simul8.

This week, Andrew will draw on his experience of using Simul8 for healthcare applications.

He will take you through some example healthcare simulations and techniques, talk about healthcare projects we have delivered in the past and discuss some of the challenges healthcare organizations are facing right now. He will also explain how simulation can help solve these challenges.

This week's drop-in session will see a panel of Simul8 experts come together to answer all your questions.

To add a sprinkle of festive cheer to our session, we’re excited to announce that there will be surprise prizes up for grabs!

Bring your Simul8 questions to this session or send them ahead of time to andrew.wylie@simul8.com and get ready to learn from the pros!

Senior Simulation Consultant, Andrew Wylie, will be discussing the Labels feature in Simul8.

Labels are one of Simul8's most powerful yet simple features that can help with adding detail to your simulations to give you a mirror image of your real-life process.

Join this session with the Simul8 Support team as they share their top tips and advice on how to debug your simulation.

You may have already been in touch with Matthew and Tina but now you'll get to meet them in (virtual) person!

We'd love to hear from you with any tips and tricks you have too so please feel free to bring along some of your own solutions to share with the group!

Join Senior Simulation Consultant, Andrew Wylie, this week to explore the full power of Labels.

Andrew will show you how to implement dynamic referencing to control objects' parameters based on Labels.

You'll also learn how to use Labels to change work item images, making it easier to track and visualize your process.

Finally, we'll cover parameterized calls, which can help you streamline your Visual Logic code and make your simulations more efficient.

In this week's session with Simulation Consultant, Jessica, we will be deep-diving into all things results!

From understanding what results mean to creating custom KPIs and everything in between, you will find out how to get value from your simulations to help your decision-making.

Delve into the world of Python and COM within the Simul8 environment as Hannah, one of our Product Developers, provides a step-by-step walkthrough of using Python and COM as part of a simulation.

You will learn to navigate potential pitfalls, discover valuable resources, and explore the support available to help you take your simulations to the next level.

Curious about the intersection of technology and social impact?

Join this session where Andrew, Christoph, and Naoum, our Senior Simulation Consultants, will delve into Simul8's role in our Tech for Good initiative, sharing real-world projects and showcasing the positive outcomes achieved as we contribute our expertise to improve processes for non-profit organizations.

Join this week's drop-in session featuring Meredith and Ed from our Product Development team to find out what's next on our development roadmap!

Meredith and Ed will guide you through Version Control as a tool to collaborate and manage changes. Covering the basics and external tools, you will witness firsthand how upcoming features will reshape the landscape of Version Control within a simulation environment.

Ready to transform your simulation results into captivating visual stories?

You won't want to miss this week's session with Tina where she'll guide you through the integration of Simul8 and PowerBI.

Explore the possibilities of displaying simulation data through dynamic visualizations. From connecting Simul8 to PowerBI to incorporating various sheets, analyzing time interval results and transaction logs, you'll gain valuable insights and techniques to effectively communicate your simulation results to stakeholders and elevate your data visualization game!

Want to make dynamic decisions during run time? Want to take your simulation to the next level?

Answer: Visual Logic.

Join Senior Simulation Consultant Andrew Wylie as he introduces you to our own coding language!

During this session we will go through the language’s fundamentals, making decisions based on time and changing the model’s entire structure based on multiple conditions.

In this session, Tina will further explore the integration of Simul8 and PowerBI as well as how to automate this connection further with COM and Python.

Based on the previous session we will also further explore the Customization options and look at how to use the advanced visual options available in PowerBI.

This week's drop-in session will see a panel of Simul8 experts come together to answer all your questions!

Bring your Simul8 questions to this session or send them ahead of time to andrew.wylie@simul8.com and get ready to learn from the pros!

Discover the secrets to building reusable simulations during this week's drop-in session with Simulation Consultant, Jessica, where she will show you how to create flexible user interfaces in your Simul8 models.

This session will cover essential UI features such as dialogs and buttons.

Moreover, Jessica will share invaluable tips to design interfaces that seamlessly adapt to new data, enabling users to make quick and informed decisions with just a few button clicks.

Looking to get more insights from your simulations?

Join this session with Andrew and Jessica as they delve into the various options available within the Results Manager, uncovering strategies for maximizing simulation insights.

From KPI reporting to crafting custom reports, you will be able to see how to harness simulation outputs for informed decision-making.

Join us for this session and delve into the world of hybrid simulations, combining the power of discrete event and agent-based modeling.

During this session, our Senior Simulation Consultant, Christoph, will show you how this dynamic syngergy enables you to capture the intricacies of complex systems, unlocking more insights and enhancing your decision-making capabilities.

Senior Simulation Consultant, Andrew Wylie, will be discussing the Labels feature in Simul8.

Labels are one of Simul8's most powerful yet simple features that can help with adding detail to your simulations to give you a mirror image of your real-life process.

Are you looking to explore an innovative approach to simulation building?

Led by our Senior Simulation Consultant, Naoum, this session showcases the seamless integration of Excel with Simul8, demonstrating how data can be leveraged to dynamically generate shift patterns.

Discover how Visual Logic transforms Excel data into actionable strategies to control the availability of resources within simulations.

Simulation was born in the manufacturing sector.

Andrew will draw on his experience and knowledge of using simulation within manufacturing applications. The team has worked with some of the world's largest manufacturing and automotive companies and Andrew will be showing some example simulations.

Andrew will also pass on some of his killer tips on the best way to approach manufacturing simulations in Simul8.

In this session, one of our Customer Support Advocates, Tina, will be demonstrating how to create an interactive dashboard in Python and how to connect Simul8 to seamlessly provide results as well as integrating user options to alter Simul8 parameters all from the open base dashboard package Streamlit.

A successful simulation project is as much about your soft skills as much as your technical ones.

In this session we'll share our lessons learned from delivering simulation projects for over 30 years and talk through the many hats you'll wear during a simulation project.

Join Senior Simulation Consultant, Christoph, as we explore the ideal use cases where this tool shines.

In this session, we will delve into practical examples such as using OptQuest to maximize throughput by adjusting staffing levels.

We will also dive into the details of how OptQuest can be best utilized within Simul8.

This week Andrew will draw on his experience of using Simul8 for healthcare applications.

He'll take you through some example healthcare simulations and techniques, talk about healthcare projects we've delivered in the past and discuss some of the challenges healthcare organizations are facing right now - and how simulation can help solve them.

Join this session with the Simul8 Support team as they share their top tips and advice on how to debug your simulation.

You may have already been in touch with Matthew and Tina but now you'll get to meet them in (virtual) person!

We'd love to hear from you with any tips and tricks you have too so please feel free to bring along some of your own solutions to share with the group!