FlexSim Reviews & Product Details

FlexSim is 3D simulation modeling software, transforming your existing data into accurate predictions. Our clients are engineers and decision makers who see the potential in a process that could be improved. Our approach goes way beyond spreadsheets. It combines powerful statistical analysis with 3D visualization, allowing you to test "what if" scenarios in a risk-free virtual environment. Our clients use it to make smarter decisions where it really counts-in the real world. In order to truly understand your production, logistical, or healthcare system, you need to account for the hundreds or thousands of complex, interrelated actions that occur each and every day. Add in the random behavior that always occurs in the real world, and you have a scenario that can't be accurately considered through traditional analysis methods. By building and evaluating a digital twin of your process, simulation provides EXACTLY this level of accuracy and results. Uncover the true cause of a production bottleneck. Find the right tweaks to power up your order picking speeds. If you can identify an area for improvement, simulation with FlexSim can help you solve the problem.

Seller

Autodesk

Discussions

FlexSim Community

Languages Supported

English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional)

Solution Type

Best-of-Breed

Overview by

Markus Cueva

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Heather L.

Professor

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

3/21/2022

"Excellent product for simulating different health care scenarios"

5/5

What do you like best about FlexSim?

FlexSim is a robust software that is very useful in simulating different scenarios for health care organizations. We used it to model patient flow and staffing levels for a health care clinic. The technical support offered by FlexSim is top notch! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about FlexSim?

As with any new software, there is a learning curve to get started. I don't see this as a negative though. That is the case with any new software one learns. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sung K.

Statistical Modeler

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

2/7/2022

"20+ years FlexSim user's thought"

5/5

What do you like best about FlexSim?

Customer/Technical Support and FlexSim forum Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about FlexSim?

I can't think of anything yet. If I have to say one thing, the 2022 logo isn't cool... Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Automotive

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

6/7/2022

"Really good for manufacturing slow simulations"

4.5/5

What do you like best about FlexSim?

The process flow options almost eliminate the need to code. The documentation and tutorials are really helpful and so is the flexSim forum Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about FlexSim?

Could have more hands-on tutorial project videos on youtube which could be helpful. Learning resources are little limited Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Food & Beverages

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

2/7/2022

"Flexsim Simple to Complex"

5/5

What do you like best about FlexSim?

simple easy to build models, that are quick to build, and can be as complex as needed, without having to get into writing custom code Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about FlexSim?

Would like to have a few more shapes for equipment. like a stretch wrap. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering FlexSim:

easy to use, easy for others to understand and see Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is FlexSim solving and how is that benefiting you?

work on both large scale capital equipment and facility design and small line balance and performance models. the benefits are proper size and qty of equipment purchased and able to convey bottlenecks to a wider audience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Michael Y.

Senior Application Engineer

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

3/21/2022

"Powerful Tool for System Design"

4/5

What do you like best about FlexSim?

Flexsim is a powerful tool for validating complex material handling designs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about FlexSim?

The learning curve is very steep and there are some tedious steps to get a working model Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Marco L.

Senior Information Security Analyst

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

2/7/2022

"FlexSim & Tractors"

5/5

What do you like best about FlexSim?

Its easiness of use and the video tutorials Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about FlexSim?

FlexSIm is such a great tool that it's difficult to find something to dislike. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Daniel C.

Adjunct Instructor

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

3/24/2022

"Using FlexSim as part of course curriculum"

3.5/5

What do you like best about FlexSim?

Ease of use and accessibility for PC users Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about FlexSim?

Not MAC friendly and huge problem for MAC users Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Siva Sankar V.

Sr Data Scientist

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

2/7/2022

"Great product for Material Handling Analytics"

4/5

What do you like best about FlexSim?

* User friendly libraries

* Good visuals

* Advanced modeling capabilities Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about FlexSim?

* Learning curve compared to other products

* Less documentation to learn flex-script Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Zach B.

Design Engineer I

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

11/30/2021

"It is a great, easy to learn software"

5/5

What do you like best about FlexSim?

The auto code completion function when trying to write code. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about FlexSim?

I don't like how the fluid conveyors contents create a spike effect if there is more fluid than the max content on the conveyor. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nur C.

COO

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

12/27/2020

Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.

"Implement Flexsim to Analyze Production System"

4.5/5

What do you like best about FlexSim?

Flexsim has helped me to analyze the production system I could see the problem in the system then I got the solution and make trial and error to get fit/best solution Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about FlexSim?

I got so many assumptions to represent my model because some object can't represent my real system Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is FlexSim solving and how is that benefiting you?

Bottleneck and excess WIP items. In a complex production system, I got difficulties finding the core problem, It seems like every workstation has a problem. But when I simulated in Flexsim, I found there is a workstation that not optimized. I got the problem, but I don't know if I solve the problem directly, is it really solve the problem? Maybe it will create a new problem. It will cost a lot if I do trial errors directly. but Flexsim facilitates me with experiment tools So I don't worry to spend a lot of money. Experiment tools give me a report in very detail. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.