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2005

September 2005 - An Ohio-based rolling company selects SIMUL8-Planner to automate sequencing problem at one of their continuous treatment facility.

Working closely with the IT department Visual8 Corporation configured and integrated a automated sequencing tool which works in tandem with on-line ERP and Level 2 systems. The system is designed to meet both, sometimes conflicting needs of the facility to increase throughput and on-time order delivery.

June 2005 - Hormel Foods evaluates introduction of SIMUL8-Planner at their smoking facility to improve batch utilization.

May 2005 – Northrop Grumman adopts SIMUL8-Planner for simulation-based planning and scheduling of complex batch processes.

Visual8 has recently developed a planning and scheduling system for the composites area of a major Californian aerospace parts manufacturer. This tool synchronizes layup of parts in their clean room with the efficient loading of autoclaves. The system is being designed to link to the Company’s ERP system and shop-floor information systems providing a fast and responsive scheduling system.

January 2005 – European based aerospace parts manufacturer adopts SIMUL8-Planner for simulation-based planning and scheduling of complex batch processes. The tool has been used extensively to evaluate the introduction of lean manufacturing at the facility and its impact upon scheduling requirements.