Automatic Simulation
The plan is created by the Automatic Simulation component. During simulation, the planning operations with the toughest constraints are started. Then, step by step, all the orders and operations are planned. See Planning principles.
If the standard options are selected, then only the behavior tab is active. Consequently, the number of parameters is reduced to the elements that all the users must understand and define.
On the behavior tab, you can select these options:
This option allows updating the internal capacity model. We recommend you to select this option.
Prioritization is performed at the order level using the due date. Delays are distributed over all the orders.
Prioritization is performed on the related orders that form a network. Each network is planned as a whole. The highest network is prioritized first and pulled up to make room for the next network. Delays are concentrated on the lowest prioritized network.
This option allows planning orders as early as possible.
This option allows planning orders just-in-time, but might leave unused capacity on short horizon.
This option allows planning as early as possible inside the horizon and just-in-time outside the horizon.
If the option is cleared, then more tabs are active.
On the behavior tab, you can select scheduling times, scheduling control, and the capacity model.
On the behavior tab, you can select preparation and sequencing.
On the behavior tab, you can select the pull-up method, the horizon, and their settings.
On the behavior tab, you can select several advanced simulation options.
On the behavior tab, you can select the priority method and logic for internal network priority and internal order priority.
On the Logging behavior tab, you can select logging control and the warnings to log.
Symbols and buttons
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