Momentum eSim, available as an add-on to the Momentum warehouse execution system (WES), is a simulation and emulation tool that creates a digital replica of your automated material handling equipment (MHE) and software.
Visualization, dashboards and reports provide comprehensive information, allowing operators to make accurate data-driven decisions across systems and conduct scenario planning and what-if analyses. In addition, this data helps to align stakeholders on proposed solutions, supports consulting for future enhancements, and provides ongoing training for existing and new employees.
Product Description
Many logistics operations recognize the need to increase efficiency in order to keep up with exploding e-commerce, tighter standards from customers and increasing consumer expectations. Yet many hold back from essential upgrades, demand more from equipment, and make inefficient resource choices for fear of making the wrong decisions.
By combining the benefits of both simulation (digitally approximating the behavior and performance of systems) and emulation (using machine control [MC] code or other software to orchestrate digital replicas of physical equipment), Momentum eSim provides you with valuable insights that reduce your risk, increase accuracy, minimize delays, and maximize your efficiency.
This powerful resource provides you with an end-to-end, integrated view of your distribution center (DC), the ability to run “what-if” scenarios, plus ongoing predictive analyses of your systems and labor. In addition to proactive monitoring of your operation and potentially detecting problems before they cause costly downtime, eSim provides valuable insights about how your DC is functioning and actionable suggestions for improvement.
Users of eSim can expect to achieve beneficial results like these:
After go-live (operation and modifications)
With Momentum eSim, you’ll have a clear understanding of how systems will work — and what quantifiable performance improvements they will deliver — before you begin any physical installation. Working out the details in a virtual environment minimizes last-minute bugs, enabling on-time project deliveries and successful deployments through software validation, integration testing and commissioning.
Fully tested communications, integrations and messaging for MC4, PLC, ICW and WES ensure seamless communication between software and hardware, plus end-to-end software integration. The same tools streamline upgrades or modifications with minimal downtime.
Honeywell Intelligrated provides your team with the training and support you need to use eSim to its full potential. By enabling you to run independent simulations of your own, eSim delivers:
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A real-time understanding of how your DC operation is functioning, enabling you to identify congestion areas, create proactive correction plans, and optimize resource planning
Interactive training tools that speed up the onboarding of new hires
Pressure testing of systems without risking costly operational breakdowns
- Tools for designing better workflows, system modifications, retrofits or enhancements, which allow you to see the full repercussions of proposed changes before implementation
Related Honeywell Intelligrated Resources
Optimizing DC Performance With WES-enabled Simulation
To keep up with exploding e-commerce, tighter standards from customers and increasing consumer expectations, many distribution and fulfillment (D&F) operations recognize the need to increase productivity and throughput. However, many distribution center (DC) operators fear making the wrong investment and defer crucial upgrades.
