anyLogistix 3.4.1: flexible production simulation, better comparison

anyLogistix 3.4.1 is here. This release brings one of the most significant production simulation updates. This version also comes with new results comparison possibilities for better analysis, an external services availability panel, and a new server software installer. Let's discover what’s new in the latest version.

Contents:

1. Production flexibility in simulation experiments
• New input data tables: production lines and changeovers
• Production priorities, backlogs, and processes
• Enhanced statistics and KPIs
2. New side-by-side results comparison table
3. External services availability panel
4. New server installer
5. Download anyLogistix 3.4.1

PRODUCTION FLEXIBILITY IN SIMULATION EXPERIMENTS

Production processes are at the core of any supply chain. Starting with version 3.4.1, anyLogistix introduces the next level of detail to how these processes are simulated. The new framework brings flexibility in setting production lines, backlogs, changeovers, and line allocation policies, allowing users to model the complex behavior of real factories. Let’s explore in detail this major update.

New input data tables: production lines and changeovers

You can now define multiple production lines in factories. Each is capable of producing several products. All lines’ settings are fully configurable in a new Production lines table:

• Factory association: assign lines to specific factories.
• Quantity: define how many lines of a given type exist.
• Changeovers: specify the time and cost of switching production from one product type to another.

Production lines table in anyLogistix (click to enlarge)

Changeovers themselves are defined in a new dedicated Production changeovers table, allowing you to specify:

• Products involved in transitions.
• Time and cost of each reconfiguration.
• Time units and currencies.
• Inclusion type.

Production changeovers table in anyLogistix (click to enlarge)

These new input tables give you realistic control over production. It is vital for simulating complex, multi-product environments.

Production priorities, backlogs, and processes

The familiar Factories and Production input tables were also updated to reflect the new changes and production logic.

Now, you can set parameters for how factories manage their production backlog: a queue of orders awaiting execution. Each factory can have product priorities, giving complete control over which assets are prepared first when multiple orders compete for capacity. You can go even further, prioritizing orders with multiple policies:

• FIFO (First in, first out) / LIFO (Last in, first out): based on order of appearance in the backlog.
• Big First / Small First: based on order size.
• Inventory Left: prioritize products with the lowest stock left.

A flexibility policy allows you to decide whether lower-priority orders can bypass higher ones when there’s no material conflict.

Regarding defining the production process itself, now you can specify the way production orders occupy lines with the Line allocation parameter:

• In Multi-line mode, each production order can occupy all available lines of the corresponding type, allowing orders to be processed faster by running in parallel across multiple lines.
• In Single-line mode, each order is assigned to an individual line, setting stricter production rules.

Such a fine-tuned configuration allows you to experiment risk-free with different production scenarios and determine which setup delivers the best performance at your specific factory.

Enhanced statistics and KPIs

To support the expanded production logic, several statistics have been refined, and new ones added. For instance, explore new output tables:

• Production orders: a detailed overview of all orders. It captures all relevant parameters from factory and line assignments to timing, costs, and CO₂ impact.
• Production orders schedule: a chronological log and event-driven view of every production order that shows its full life cycle.
• Production lines: an aggregated summary of production line performance, focusing on utilization, downtime, costs, and emissions.

Production orders schedule table in anyLogistix (click to enlarge)

There are new benchmarks to track in the KPIs panel as well:

• Changeover cost: total cost of production line reconfigurations.
• Changeover time: total time spent on production line changeovers.
• Production order backlog time: average time a production order remained in backlog awaiting processing.

These updates provide unparalleled insight into factory processes, enabling both strategic and operational optimization within your simulation scenarios.

NEW SIDE-BY-SIDE RESULTS COMPARISON TABLE

Comparing experiments’ results is now easier than ever in anyLogistix. You can analyze outcomes directly in the product, without the need to export data to Excel or any other third-party tool. All this is possible thanks to the new side-by-side comparison table.

Now, when viewing experiment results, you can select any set of runs using the bulk actions panel, click the Compare button, and instantly open a table with a side-by-side comparison of different runs’ results. You can add any number of metrics for comparison, apply filters, sort data, and more.

For experiments that require multiple iterations (such as the Variation experiment), you can perform the same comparison for different iterations.

In both cases, when needed, these side-by-side comparison tables can be exported to Excel with a single click, all with your chosen view and settings saved automatically.

New side-by-side comparison table in anyLogistix (click to enlarge)

EXTERNAL SERVICES AVAILABILITY PANEL

To make troubleshooting easier, anyLogistix 3.4.1 introduces a new External services availability panel. It is a simple yet powerful dashboard that shows the connection status to all essential anyLogistix online services.

You can instantly verify if key resources are available, including:

• Map tiles and route servers.
• GIS search server.
• Support and feature request forms.
• Documentation and release information feeds.

Each service is displayed with a clear status indicator and its corresponding URL. When something isn’t working as expected, this panel helps you quickly identify the problem and contact your administrator or the anyLogistix support team.

New external services availability panel in anyLogistix (click to enlarge)

NEW SERVER INSTALLER

anyLogistix Professional Server features a new installer, simplifying deployment, configuration, and maintenance on Linux systems.

The installer supports several operational modes for flexible management:

1. Default mode for standard installation.
2. Silent for fully automated setup.
3. Reconfigure to update existing parameters.
4. Uninstall to safely remove the application.
5. Start / Stop / Restart to control running containers.

One of the key improvements is a step-by-step configuration of all essential parameters, helping ensure a smooth installation process. Additionally, the installer now requires entering certain critical parameters such as passwords and ports, improving overall security.

Whether setting up a new environment or maintaining an existing one, the new installer makes managing anyLogistix Server faster, more transparent, and less error-prone.

DOWNLOAD ANYLOGISTIX 3.4.1

Try anyLogistix 3.4.1 now and experience the next generation of production simulation, enhanced analytical capabilities, and simplified server installation. Check out the release notes for more technical information.