{"id":4574,"date":"2017-04-10T13:32:13","date_gmt":"2017-04-10T13:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/meetings2-2\/?page_id=4574"},"modified":"2025-11-19T18:59:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T18:59:29","slug":"vendor-workshops-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2025\/schedule\/vendor-workshops-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Vendor Workshops"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<p><b>Add one of these Sunday Vendor Workshops to your registration for no additional fee!<\/b><\/p>\n<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-4574\" data-postid=\"4574\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-4574 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-anchor=\"12:30-2:30pm\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-12:30-2:30pm tb_80je292 tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_epoj292 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_r0mo265 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anylogic.com\/\">\n                   <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2024\/files\/2024\/10\/logo-AL-300dpi.png\" title=\"Vendor Workshops\" alt=\"Vendor Workshops\">        <\/a>\n    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-3 tb_w2fx293 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_kdo5245   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anylogic.com\/\">The AnyLogic Company<\/a><br \/>Sunday, December 7<span style=\"font-size: 15.2px\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"background-color: initial;font-size: 0.95em\">12:30-2:30pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>AnyLogic Workshop<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: initial;font-size: 0.95em\"><br \/>Presented by: Andrei\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;background-color: initial;font-size: 0.95em\">Borshchev and Colin Macy<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Join us for a 90-minute tour of the world\u2019s most advanced ecosystem for simulation and digital twinning, adopted by 40% of Fortune 100 companies. We\u2019ll start with where simulation fits within the technology stack of Digital Transformation and discuss the current industry requirements for simulation tools. From there, we\u2019ll go with you through the full lifecycle of a simulation model \u2013 from conceptual modeling and animation design to experiment design, deployment, integration, and version management. With the latest AnyLogic technology now available directly in the browser, you\u2019ll have the option to try it yourself or simply sit back and watch. We will also touch on the relationship between Simulation and AI, and showcase some of the AnyLogic developments in this area.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"greennet\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-greennet tb_589p905 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_esec905 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_3qwt905 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/greennetsim.com\/\">\n                   <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1913\" height=\"1122\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2025\/files\/2025\/09\/GreenNet-Optisim-Logo-RGB.png\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-11389\" title=\"GreenNet-Optisim-Logo-RGB\" alt=\"GreenNet-Optisim-Logo-RGB\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2025\/files\/2025\/09\/GreenNet-Optisim-Logo-RGB.png 1913w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2025\/files\/2025\/09\/GreenNet-Optisim-Logo-RGB-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2025\/files\/2025\/09\/GreenNet-Optisim-Logo-RGB-1024x601.png 1024w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2025\/files\/2025\/09\/GreenNet-Optisim-Logo-RGB-768x450.png 768w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2025\/files\/2025\/09\/GreenNet-Optisim-Logo-RGB-1536x901.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1913px) 100vw, 1913px\" \/>        <\/a>\n    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-3 tb_qd72905 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_kx57905   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/greennetsim.com\/\">GreenNet OptiSim<\/a>\u00a0<br \/>Sunday, December 7<br \/>12:30-2:30pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Balance of Power \u2013 Diesel vs Electrification for Mines<br \/><\/strong>Presented by: Jacob Bennetts and Adam Bardsley<\/p>\n<p>This interactive workshop explores the future of mine haulage by comparing diesel and electrified fleets through advanced simulation. Participants will gain hands-on insights into:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fuel burn and diesel logistics \u2013 modelling haul truck consumption, refuelling cycles, and the impact of idle time.<\/li>\n<li>Battery sizing and duty cycles \u2013 understanding energy demand, battery lifetime, and how vehicle range changes with route, load, and grade.<\/li>\n<li>Refuelling vs charging infrastructure \u2013 simulating pit-to-plant energy requirements, station placement, and dwell times for both diesel refuelling and electric charging.<\/li>\n<li>Renewable energy integration \u2013 assessing the role of on-site solar, wind, or hybrid generation in supporting mine fleet decarbonisation.<\/li>\n<li>Scenario comparisons \u2013 testing diesel, hybrid, and full battery-electric options to highlight trade-offs in cost, productivity, and carbon emissions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By the end of the session, attendees will understand how GreenNet OptiSim can model whole-of-mine energy strategies, identify infrastructure bottlenecks, and support confident decisions on fleet transition pathways.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"minitab\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-minitab tb_0pdo373 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_mk53373 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_ffpl373 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.minitab.com\/en-us\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\n                   <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"722\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2025\/files\/2025\/03\/minitab-corp-logo.jpg\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-10757\" title=\"minitab-corp-logo\" alt=\"minitab-corp-logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2025\/files\/2025\/03\/minitab-corp-logo.jpg 722w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2025\/files\/2025\/03\/minitab-corp-logo-300x53.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" \/>        <\/a>\n    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-3 tb_9wdr373 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_pon1373   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><b><br><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.minitab.com\/en-us\/\">Minitab<\/a><br>Sunday, December 7<br><span style=\"font-size: 14.44px\">12:30-2:30pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Building Smarter Simulations with Minitab and Simul8<br><\/strong>Presented by: Christoph Werner<\/p>\n<p>Our workshop introduces you to Minitab\u2019s discrete event simulation tool, Simul8. For anyone unfamiliar with Simul8, we give you a brief introduction\u00a0to\u00a0its interface and how to quickly build simulations and obtain useful results. You are welcome to\u00a0build\u00a0along with us by bringing along your laptop and\u00a0using\u00a0the trial version.\u00a0We then\u00a0showcase\u00a0some more advanced examples\u00a0of our past work, including the integration with live data and how to elevate your simulation to a digital twin, as well as quickly updating and self-building parts of your simulation. Finally, we present some content\u00a0for\u00a0existing or interested Minitab users and how other Minitab products can work with Simul8.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"simio1\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-simio1 tb_jcc5829 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_mrqg829 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_apee954 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simio.com\/\">\n                   <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2024\/files\/2024\/09\/web_ready_company_logo-simio.png\" title=\"Vendor Workshops\" alt=\"Vendor Workshops\">        <\/a>\n    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-3 tb_sd9u830 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_qa57830   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><a style=\"font-weight: bold\" href=\"http:\/\/www.simio.com\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Simio LLC<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 15.2px\"><b><br><\/b><\/span><span style=\"background-color: initial;font-size: 0.95em\">Sunday, December 7<br><\/span><span style=\"background-color: initial;font-size: 0.95em\">12:30-2:30pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Simio Modeling Foundations for New and Prospective Users <br><\/strong>Presented by: Lauren Solmssen<\/p>\n<p>This workshop introduces new users to the fundamental concepts of modeling in Simio. Learn how you can use Simio\u2019s intuitive interface to quickly create a simple model, giving you a sense of how discrete event simulations work. Learn how your model could be the basis for a digital twin that can be used for operational decision making. Get a glance at the more advanced capabilities of Simio that allow you to visualize and optimize your system. This workshop is ideal for professionals evaluating Simio for implementation in their organization and for academics considering using Simio for teaching and research.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"3-5pm\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-3-5pm tb_tox3252 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_8p8u252 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_c3jj253 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.arenasimulation.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\n                   <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2024\/files\/2024\/10\/Rockwell-Automation-Arena-for-Conferences-Vertical.png\" title=\"Vendor Workshops\" alt=\"Vendor Workshops\">        <\/a>\n    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-3 tb_w0oq253 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_0vn5253   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><b> <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockwellautomation.com\/en-us.html\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Rockwell Automation<\/a><br>Sunday, December 7<br><span style=\"font-size: 14.44px\">3-5pm<\/span><\/p>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif\"><b>Supercharge Your Arena Modeling and Analysis with Python<br><\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 0.95em\">Presented by: Nathan Ivey<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 0.95em\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 0.95em\">Learn ways to automate your Arena model building and analysis with Python. By accessing Arena\u2019s object model via Python, you can automatically build, modify, and manipulate Arena models opening the door to using external Python libraries for machine learning, optimization, and more. We\u2019ll show examples that will enable you to build simulation models from data in an external repository, efficiently place animation objects, and link to external Python libraries for enhanced analysis.<\/span><\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"simio2\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-simio2 tb_r7rn564 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_9cej565 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_erh9565 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simio.com\/index.php\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\n                   <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2024\/files\/2024\/05\/Simio-Logo_colourtagline.jpg\" title=\"Vendor Workshops\" alt=\"Vendor Workshops\">        <\/a>\n    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-3 tb_ntf1565 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_l65e565   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><b><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.simio.com\">Simio LLC<\/a><\/b><br \/>Sunday, December 7<br \/>3-5pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Expanding Simulation Capabilities with Python Integration in Simio<br \/><\/strong>Presented by: Paul Glaser<br \/><br \/>This workshop explores three practical approaches to integrating Python&#8217;s analytical capabilities with Simio&#8217;s simulation environment. Participants will gain hands-on experience implementing Python-based data processing, custom logic, and machine learning integration within Simio models. The session demonstrates how Python integration enhances Simio&#8217;s native capabilities through: (1) preprocessing external data sources, (2) extending model logic with specialized algorithms, and (3) integrating predictive analytics within simulation workflows. Each integration technique is illustrated with practical examples drawn from manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics applications. Attendees will learn implementation best practices, performance considerations, and approaches for maintaining synchronized execution between Python and Simio runtime environments.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"twinai\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-twinai tb_yqcz672 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_t3si672 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_f35d246 image-center   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1052\" height=\"231\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2025\/files\/2025\/11\/TWIN-AI_LOGO_POS.png\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-11567\" title=\"TWIN-AI_LOGO_POS\" alt=\"TWIN-AI_LOGO_POS\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2025\/files\/2025\/11\/TWIN-AI_LOGO_POS.png 1052w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2025\/files\/2025\/11\/TWIN-AI_LOGO_POS-300x66.png 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2025\/files\/2025\/11\/TWIN-AI_LOGO_POS-1024x225.png 1024w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2025\/files\/2025\/11\/TWIN-AI_LOGO_POS-768x169.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1052px) 100vw, 1052px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-3 tb_d1mb672 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_k8an672   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/twinai.net\/\">TwinAI<\/a><br \/>Sunday, December 7<br \/>3-5pm<\/p>\n<div><strong>Simini: GenAI-Powered Simulation Modeling<\/strong><br \/>Presented by: Sheetal Naik<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>Simini is a full stack AI-powered simulation platform that redefines how models are created, explored, and analyzed. By combining large language models with an intuitive interface, it enables users to describe systems in plain language and automatically generate simulation models that can be refined through guided interaction. The platform unifies intelligent model creation, interactive scenario exploration, and automated insight generation in a single environment. In this vendor workshop, attendees will get an exclusive first look at Simini\u2019s capabilities through a live demonstration of natural language model generation and scenario exploration in the interactive Playground. Participants will experience how Simini simplifies model development, enhances learning, and makes simulation more accessible, efficient, and engaging across diverse applications.<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"veydra\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-veydra tb_n8hc353 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_uikx353 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_fyj2584 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"434\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2025\/files\/2025\/11\/Veydra-logo.png\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-11551\" title=\"Veydra logo\" alt=\"Veydra logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2025\/files\/2025\/11\/Veydra-logo.png 434w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2025\/files\/2025\/11\/Veydra-logo-300x69.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-3 tb_wvsm353 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_jern353   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><strong>Veydra.io<\/strong><br \/>Sunday, December 7<br \/>3-5pm<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>AI-enabled Simulation: Building Smart Simulations Faster<\/strong><br \/>Presented By: Alton Alexander<\/p>\n<p>This fast-paced tutorial walks through a modern simulation workflow\u2014from problem framing to automated calibration and policy evaluation\u2014powered by the Veydra platform. 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We\u2019ll start with where simulation fits within the technology stack of Digital Transformation and discuss the current industry requirements for simulation tools. From there, we\u2019ll go with you through the full lifecycle of a simulation model \u2013 from conceptual modeling and animation design to experiment design, deployment, integration, and version management. With the latest AnyLogic technology now available directly in the browser, you\u2019ll have the option to try it yourself or simply sit back and watch. We will also touch on the relationship between Simulation and AI, and showcase some of the AnyLogic developments in this area.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/greennetsim.com\/\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2025\/files\/2025\/09\/GreenNet-Optisim-Logo-RGB.png\" title=\"GreenNet-Optisim-Logo-RGB\" alt=\"GreenNet-Optisim-Logo-RGB\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2025\/files\/2025\/09\/GreenNet-Optisim-Logo-RGB.png 1913w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2025\/files\/2025\/09\/GreenNet-Optisim-Logo-RGB-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2025\/files\/2025\/09\/GreenNet-Optisim-Logo-RGB-1024x601.png 1024w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2025\/files\/2025\/09\/GreenNet-Optisim-Logo-RGB-768x450.png 768w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2025\/files\/2025\/09\/GreenNet-Optisim-Logo-RGB-1536x901.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1913px) 100vw, 1913px\" \/> <\/a>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/greennetsim.com\/\">GreenNet OptiSim<\/a>\u00a0<br \/>Sunday, December 7<br \/>12:30-2:30pm<\/p> <p><strong>The Balance of Power \u2013 Diesel vs Electrification for Mines<br \/><\/strong>Presented by: Jacob Bennetts and Adam Bardsley<\/p> <p>This interactive workshop explores the future of mine haulage by comparing diesel and electrified fleets through advanced simulation. Participants will gain hands-on insights into:<\/p> <ul> <li>Fuel burn and diesel logistics \u2013 modelling haul truck consumption, refuelling cycles, and the impact of idle time.<\/li> <li>Battery sizing and duty cycles \u2013 understanding energy demand, battery lifetime, and how vehicle range changes with route, load, and grade.<\/li> <li>Refuelling vs charging infrastructure \u2013 simulating pit-to-plant energy requirements, station placement, and dwell times for both diesel refuelling and electric charging.<\/li> <li>Renewable energy integration \u2013 assessing the role of on-site solar, wind, or hybrid generation in supporting mine fleet decarbonisation.<\/li> <li>Scenario comparisons \u2013 testing diesel, hybrid, and full battery-electric options to highlight trade-offs in cost, productivity, and carbon emissions.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>By the end of the session, attendees will understand how GreenNet OptiSim can model whole-of-mine energy strategies, identify infrastructure bottlenecks, and support confident decisions on fleet transition pathways.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.minitab.com\/en-us\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2025\/files\/2025\/03\/minitab-corp-logo.jpg\" title=\"minitab-corp-logo\" alt=\"minitab-corp-logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2025\/files\/2025\/03\/minitab-corp-logo.jpg 722w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2025\/files\/2025\/03\/minitab-corp-logo-300x53.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" \/> <\/a>\n<p><b><br><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.minitab.com\/en-us\/\">Minitab<\/a><br>Sunday, December 7<br>12:30-2:30pm<\/p> <p><strong>Building Smarter Simulations with Minitab and Simul8<br><\/strong>Presented by: Christoph Werner<\/p> <p>Our workshop introduces you to Minitab\u2019s discrete event simulation tool, Simul8. For anyone unfamiliar with Simul8, we give you a brief introduction\u00a0to\u00a0its interface and how to quickly build simulations and obtain useful results. You are welcome to\u00a0build\u00a0along with us by bringing along your laptop and\u00a0using\u00a0the trial version.\u00a0We then\u00a0showcase\u00a0some more advanced examples\u00a0of our past work, including the integration with live data and how to elevate your simulation to a digital twin, as well as quickly updating and self-building parts of your simulation. Finally, we present some content\u00a0for\u00a0existing or interested Minitab users and how other Minitab products can work with Simul8.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.simio.com\/\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2024\/files\/2024\/09\/web_ready_company_logo-simio.png\" title=\"Vendor Workshops\" alt=\"Vendor Workshops\"> <\/a>\n<p><a style=\"font-weight: bold\" href=\"http:\/\/www.simio.com\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Simio LLC<\/a><b><br><\/b>Sunday, December 7<br>12:30-2:30pm<\/p> <p><strong>Simio Modeling Foundations for New and Prospective Users <br><\/strong>Presented by: Lauren Solmssen<\/p> <p>This workshop introduces new users to the fundamental concepts of modeling in Simio. Learn how you can use Simio\u2019s intuitive interface to quickly create a simple model, giving you a sense of how discrete event simulations work. Learn how your model could be the basis for a digital twin that can be used for operational decision making. Get a glance at the more advanced capabilities of Simio that allow you to visualize and optimize your system. This workshop is ideal for professionals evaluating Simio for implementation in their organization and for academics considering using Simio for teaching and research.<\/p>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.arenasimulation.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2024\/files\/2024\/10\/Rockwell-Automation-Arena-for-Conferences-Vertical.png\" title=\"Vendor Workshops\" alt=\"Vendor Workshops\"> <\/a>\n<p><b> <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockwellautomation.com\/en-us.html\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Rockwell Automation<\/a><br>Sunday, December 7<br>3-5pm<\/p> <b>Supercharge Your Arena Modeling and Analysis with Python<br><\/b>Presented by: Nathan Ivey \u00a0 Learn ways to automate your Arena model building and analysis with Python. By accessing Arena\u2019s object model via Python, you can automatically build, modify, and manipulate Arena models opening the door to using external Python libraries for machine learning, optimization, and more. We\u2019ll show examples that will enable you to build simulation models from data in an external repository, efficiently place animation objects, and link to external Python libraries for enhanced analysis.\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.simio.com\/index.php\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2024\/files\/2024\/05\/Simio-Logo_colourtagline.jpg\" title=\"Vendor Workshops\" alt=\"Vendor Workshops\"> <\/a>\n<p><b><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.simio.com\">Simio LLC<\/a><\/b><br \/>Sunday, December 7<br \/>3-5pm<\/p> <p><strong>Expanding Simulation Capabilities with Python Integration in Simio<br \/><\/strong>Presented by: Paul Glaser<br \/><br \/>This workshop explores three practical approaches to integrating Python's analytical capabilities with Simio's simulation environment. Participants will gain hands-on experience implementing Python-based data processing, custom logic, and machine learning integration within Simio models. The session demonstrates how Python integration enhances Simio's native capabilities through: (1) preprocessing external data sources, (2) extending model logic with specialized algorithms, and (3) integrating predictive analytics within simulation workflows. Each integration technique is illustrated with practical examples drawn from manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics applications. Attendees will learn implementation best practices, performance considerations, and approaches for maintaining synchronized execution between Python and Simio runtime environments.<\/p>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2025\/files\/2025\/11\/TWIN-AI_LOGO_POS.png\" title=\"TWIN-AI_LOGO_POS\" alt=\"TWIN-AI_LOGO_POS\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2025\/files\/2025\/11\/TWIN-AI_LOGO_POS.png 1052w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2025\/files\/2025\/11\/TWIN-AI_LOGO_POS-300x66.png 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2025\/files\/2025\/11\/TWIN-AI_LOGO_POS-1024x225.png 1024w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2025\/files\/2025\/11\/TWIN-AI_LOGO_POS-768x169.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1052px) 100vw, 1052px\" \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twinai.net\/\">TwinAI<\/a><br \/>Sunday, December 7<br \/>3-5pm<\/p> <strong>Simini: GenAI-Powered Simulation Modeling<\/strong><br \/>Presented by: Sheetal Naik \u00a0 Simini is a full stack AI-powered simulation platform that redefines how models are created, explored, and analyzed. By combining large language models with an intuitive interface, it enables users to describe systems in plain language and automatically generate simulation models that can be refined through guided interaction. The platform unifies intelligent model creation, interactive scenario exploration, and automated insight generation in a single environment. In this vendor workshop, attendees will get an exclusive first look at Simini\u2019s capabilities through a live demonstration of natural language model generation and scenario exploration in the interactive Playground. Participants will experience how Simini simplifies model development, enhances learning, and makes simulation more accessible, efficient, and engaging across diverse applications. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\n<img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2025\/files\/2025\/11\/Veydra-logo.png\" title=\"Veydra logo\" alt=\"Veydra logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2025\/files\/2025\/11\/Veydra-logo.png 434w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2025\/files\/2025\/11\/Veydra-logo-300x69.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/>\n<p><strong>Veydra.io<\/strong><br \/>Sunday, December 7<br \/>3-5pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>AI-enabled Simulation: Building Smart Simulations Faster<\/strong><br \/>Presented By: Alton Alexander<\/p> <p>This fast-paced tutorial walks through a modern simulation workflow\u2014from problem framing to automated calibration and policy evaluation\u2014powered by the Veydra platform. 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