Logistics & Supply Chain Simulation

We are a world leader in the use of computer simulation modelling to optimise pit-to-port and port-to-port supply chains for the mining, oil and LNG industries.

We combine simulation and engineering expertise.  We understand the operations we model and work closely with leading design engineers to ensure our models capture reality.

Some of our Projects

Some of our recent publications

Why Use Simulation?

A simulation model mimics a real system with sufficient accuracy for projections from the model to reflect real system behaviour.  The key benefits of simulation modeling are:

  • Variability such as equipment breakdowns and weather downtime can be included
  • Interactions between components of a supply chain can be captured
  • Congestion and queuing can be quantified
  • Sensitivity to assumptions can be tested to quantify risk
  • Animated models can communicate ideas to decision makers effectively.

 

Evaluate Past Performance

  • Assess throughput capacity
  • Locate bottlenecks
  • Communicate issues to stakeholders
  • Replicate historical data as an aid to understanding.

Improve Present Operation

  • Evaluate operating strategies
  • Operational planning and scheduling
  • Quantify synergies between facilities and companies.

Plan Future Facilities

  • Determine facility requirements
  • Select between design concepts
  • Optimise a given design concept
  • Show that a concept will work successfully.