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Comparative Analysis of Discrete-Event Simulation Programs

Thelin, Matilda LU and Helgesson, Moa LU (2025) MIOM05 20251
Department of Mechanical Engineering Sciences
Production Management
Abstract
Choosing the right discrete-event simulation (DES) software is a challenging and important task. Given the announcement that sales and support of AFRY’s primary DES software, AutoMod, will be discontinued by December 31, 2026, and the lack of a recent review of the current market offerings, it is a essential for AFRY to explore new alternatives. The aim of the thesis is to help AFRY analyze and select appropriate DES programs for future use. This involves identifying relevant DES programs available on the market, developing a set of evaluation criteria for comparison, and validating the selected software by modeling a relevant problem. The methodology consists of an initial exploratory research strategy followed by a problem-solving... (More)
Choosing the right discrete-event simulation (DES) software is a challenging and important task. Given the announcement that sales and support of AFRY’s primary DES software, AutoMod, will be discontinued by December 31, 2026, and the lack of a recent review of the current market offerings, it is a essential for AFRY to explore new alternatives. The aim of the thesis is to help AFRY analyze and select appropriate DES programs for future use. This involves identifying relevant DES programs available on the market, developing a set of evaluation criteria for comparison, and validating the selected software by modeling a relevant problem. The methodology consists of an initial exploratory research strategy followed by a problem-solving approach. Data will be collected through a literature review, interviews, survey, and a feasibility study. Among the six software that eventually was tested hands-on, Emulate3D was recommended as the most suitable replacement for AutoMod. Emulate3D and FlexSim excelled in flexibility and performance, with Emulate3D having an advantage in model overview and flexibility, aligning more closely with AFRY’s needs. Visual Components met most criteria, but its slower simulation speeds limits its use for simulating models with high demand on performance. In conclusion, the final recommendation is for AFRY to consider Emulate3D as a future replacement of AutoMod. (Less)
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author
Thelin, Matilda LU and Helgesson, Moa LU
supervisor
organization
course
MIOM05 20251
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Discrete-event simulation, Software selection, Comparison, Supply Chain Management, Consulting
other publication id
25/5308
language
English
id
9195165
date added to LUP
2025-06-17 16:36:50
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2025-06-17 16:36:50
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  abstract     = {{Choosing the right discrete-event simulation (DES) software is a challenging and important task. Given the announcement that sales and support of AFRY’s primary DES software, AutoMod, will be discontinued by December 31, 2026, and the lack of a recent review of the current market offerings, it is a essential for AFRY to explore new alternatives. The aim of the thesis is to help AFRY analyze and select appropriate DES programs for future use. This involves identifying relevant DES programs available on the market, developing a set of evaluation criteria for comparison, and validating the selected software by modeling a relevant problem. The methodology consists of an initial exploratory research strategy followed by a problem-solving approach. Data will be collected through a literature review, interviews, survey, and a feasibility study. Among the six software that eventually was tested hands-on, Emulate3D was recommended as the most suitable replacement for AutoMod. Emulate3D and FlexSim excelled in flexibility and performance, with Emulate3D having an advantage in model overview and flexibility, aligning more closely with AFRY’s needs. Visual Components met most criteria, but its slower simulation speeds limits its use for simulating models with high demand on performance. In conclusion, the final recommendation is for AFRY to consider Emulate3D as a future replacement of AutoMod.}},
  author       = {{Thelin, Matilda and Helgesson, Moa}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Comparative Analysis of Discrete-Event Simulation Programs}},
  year         = {{2025}},
}