CORDA is a specialized company offering analytical services to decision-makers and is an established supplier of operational research to the UK MoD and NATO. Simulation modeling is a core service supplied and CORDA can provide support throughout the whole software life-cycle. This ranges from specialized consultancy to the development of turn-key systems.

James Dailey & Associates is an independent resource for ExtendSim modeling services and custom block development. Partnering with 15-year ExtendSim veteran Lynn Scheurman, their portfolio includes simulations of large job-shop, manufacturing, and supply chain processes for a wide range of corporate clients. James' block development background includes a custom supply chain library and data architecture that is used by a number of other ExtendSim modelers. Lynn’s development efforts date back to ExtendSim v3, with expertise in the wood products and defense industries, plus contributions he made to the recent v7 release warranted a rare acknowledgement in the user manual. This team has a proven knack for designing well organized and understandable models, and their efficient services are available at freelance rates.

Decision Logic is a lean and agile decision support consultancy. They improve the performance of your organization by enabling better decisions to be made under conditions of complexity and uncertainty.

They build tailored solutions for a wide range of problems and offer a suite of decision support options. Their analytical simulation capabilities within Extendsim are focused around:

	Complex "whole-of-strategy" cost and capability simulation. They have created powerful modeling constructs that permit consistent data driven analysis of current and future military force structure, acquisition, and fleet management strategies in terms of cost and capability.
	Hi-fidelity military and civilian fleet management modeling. Explore the detailed impact of procurement, operation, maintenance, repair, and upgrade choices over the life of multiple simultaneously operating fleets of platforms in terms of cost, capability, and availability.
	Comprehensive military and civilian training system modeling. Test ideas to increase student throughput, improve resource utilization, and reduce time to train in complex training systems through advanced simulation.
	Maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). Develop and test advanced concepts for MRO facilities and operations across multiple fleets in varied locations.
	Tailored analytical simulations for a range of military and related problems.

They also offer first class support that is not constrained by the
International Traffic in Arm Regulations (ITAR) to US-based Defense
Contractors conducting international business. Their lean approach
coupled with the Australian exchange rate makes them highly affordable
domestically and internationally.

Edgestone Information Technologies Co., Ltd of China, is specialized in efficiency improvement and cost reduction through intelligent software tools and consulting services for China manufacturing and service industry. The tools and services provided by Edgestone address the potential cost saving throughout the whole lifecycle of product development within and across supply chain. Current Edgestone customers include many well-known companies, such as Intel, Nokia, Baosteel, Areva, Huawei, ABB, Canon, Metteler Toledo, BSHG, Foxconn, Cadbury Schwepps, Novo Nordisk, etc as well as a group of elite small and medium companies. Among expertise, Edgestone is specially focusing on consulting services and solutions built on simulation-based optimization that provides not only analysis, but optimized results as well.

ExtendSim consultant since 2005 (formerly known as Millmac AB), FrontWay AB has expertise in the following areas:

	System solutions for pulp and paper mill modeling.
	Building finishing department, logistics, and other manufacturing operation models for the pulp and paper industry.
	Integrating ExtendSim with other applications.

FrontWay AB has been awarded the prestigious national ‘Rising Star’ Award at the 2009 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards.

Learn more about FrontWay AB plans for 2010.

FrontWay AB is also an ExtendSim Expert Solutions Provider of ExtendSim modules for the pulp and paper industry.

Since 1989, 1Point2 has distributed ExtendSim (in both French and English) and ExtendSim-related tools in France and other European countries. They provide simulation courses, seminars, and services for the industrial and scientific community, based on applying ExtendSim to numerous industrial problems. Specializations include simulation for chemical processes, Kanban loop sizing, ExtendSim and Excel data links, and custom block coding. They described their views on simulation in "Gestion de flux en enterprises - modélisation et simulation", by JF Claver, J. Gélinier and Dominique Pitt, Editions Hermes, 1996 Paris, France.

Depuis 1989, 1Point2 accompagne l'entrée dans l'industrie des techniques de simulation de flux par des prestations de services et d'études, des logiciels et des formations. 1Point2 distribue et utilise ExtendSim (Version Anglaise & Française) dans des domaines variés allant de la modélisation d'ateliers à l'optimisation de chaînes logistiques. 1Point2 est présent dans tous types d'industries,le monde de la santé, les services publics, l'enseignement et la recherche.

OpStat has improved operational performance for companies in manufacturing, logistics and supply chain using a best practice methodology and ExtendSim models for analysis. They use ExtendSim in six sigma and lean manufacturing programs to pre-test process changes, which have enabled their clients to realize significant inventory, cycle time, and service level improvements.

OpStat licenses models specifically for pharmaceutical and biological manufacturing, which include all product forms, rules for processing, sterilization, cleaning and regulatory requirements. They provide models and training for client teams to analyze capacity, process improvement, and test validation plans. The OpStat clinical trials model is used to manage the supply of materials for planned and actual patient recruitment during a clinical trial phase.

Following is an introduction to OpStat and case studies from past projects:

	Introduction to OpStat
	Lean simulation models
	Lean Manufacturing Model
	A New Use of Simulation Technology in the BioPharmaIndustry
	Lean Laboratory Model
	Using Simulation Technology to Improve Quality Processes
	Clinical Trials Supply Model
	A New Use of Simulation Technology in the BioScienceIndustry
	Strategic Planning Model
	Optimizes Network Capacity for BioPharmaProducts Worldwide

 

PMC brings a team concept to every assignment, whether it involves productivity improvement through simulation, scheduling, supply chain optimization, software development, Lean techniques, or technical staffing. Innovation combined with operations engineering, manufacturing, and information systems expertise produces results.

With offices located worldwide, PMC has developed a world-class team, servicing the world's most successful corporations. Today's advanced operations and industrial engineering, supply chain management, lean systems, finite capacity scheduling, software design, and staffing solutions demand the solid mix of experience, knowledge, and creativity that defines PMC. Working with Global 1000 customers since 1979 on over five thousand complex projects, PMC adds ExtendSim to their product portfolio.

PMC will join forces with you to complement your business know-how with their expertise. They work closely with their clients in a spirit of partnership and cooperation. This team approach ensures the validity of every study they conduct. You'll find that their assistance reaches from planning to implementation and right through to post-project support. They earn your trust. Then keep it.

S&T es una empresa de consultoría en Alta Dirección, especializada en Gestión de Operaciones. Diri ge sus servicios a empresas industriales, de distribución y servicios, asistiéndolas en la definición de estrategias y en el rediseño de sus procesos para alcanzar y sostener una posición competitiva dominante.

S&T is a consulting firm focused on operations management and devoted to serving big industrial companies in Argentina. They aim to help management with periodic decisions relating to the improvement and performance control of manufacturing and logistic processes.

SPARTA, Inc., founded in 1979, is a system engineering and advanced technology company with offices located throughout the United States. SPARTA provides world-class technical products and services to defense, intelligence, and homeland security sectors of the federal government as well as commercial sectors.

Modeling and simulation is a SPARTA core capability; over the past 25 years our engineers and analysts have developed simulations to analyze, plan, and design small to large scale systems for government and industry. From the highest levels of systems to the lower levels of individual components, modeling and simulation provides a tool to look at the future. SPARTA's work with missile defense, building capabilities that have never existed before, has led us to become expert in the application of modeling and simulation for analysis and visualization.

SPARTA has developed and delivered ExtendSim models and simulations for more than 15 years to a diverse set of customers, providing custom designed applications for the user. Our goal is to provide tools to aid decision makers with the ability to predict and assess with confidence existing and future system designs, reducing project risks and uncertainty.

TSG is a consulting firm specializing in simulation modeling and scheduling, with over ten years' experience in mining, transportation, and processing.

They use computers to build models of complex operations for clients who know that effective decisions are dependent upon clear and complete data supported by rigorous analysis.

TSG models and analytical consulting services have helped Boards and management executives of major companies come to grips with the complex issues involved in both new projects and existing operations.

Better decisions can be made when the right facts can be examined, various options explored, and conclusions tested. Simulation modeling and scheduling are the tools required to make this process work.