Average Ratings 0 Ratings
Average Ratings 0 Ratings
Description
Bulk Flow Analyst serves as a Discrete Element Method (DEM) simulation tool tailored for engineers seeking to assess and enhance the flow of bulk materials in transfer chutes and conveyor systems. Created by engineers who possess in-depth knowledge of transfer chute design, this software aims to simplify DEM simulations, allowing users to concentrate on the performance of the chutes rather than getting bogged down by intricate DEM settings. The tool is capable of simulating various transfer challenges involving bulk materials traversing through chutes, hoppers, feeders, conveyor transfer points, and other related material-handling devices. It enables designers to visualize and assess how particles flow, collide, accumulate, discharge, and interact with their surroundings under varying operational conditions. By utilizing DEM, the software assists in addressing complex conveyor design issues, such as flow dynamics, chute blockages, wear on belts and chute surfaces, dust generation, material spillage, degradation, and impact behavior, thus providing a comprehensive solution for engineers in the field. Additionally, it helps to ensure that material handling systems operate efficiently, minimizing possible disruptions and enhancing overall productivity.
Description
The system is designed to manage the operation of a conveyor setup equipped with sorters that categorize cases for distribution to retail outlets. It functions on a wave basis and creates a wave plan that is generated automatically, although users have the option to modify it. Key objectives include ensuring balanced conveyor operations, designating sorting lanes for specific categories, and consolidating smaller sort categories. Additionally, both the conveyors and sorters can be customized by the user to suit various operational needs. This flexibility in configuration allows for optimized sorting and distribution efficiency.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
No
Pricing Details
$1,000 one-time payment
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
No
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Overland Conveyor Company
Founded
1996
Country
United States
Website
www.overlandconveyor.com/bulk-flow-analyst
Vendor Details
Company Name
Minidata
Website
www.minidata.ca
Product Features
Product Features
Logistics
3PL
No
Barcoding / RFID
No
CRM
No
Container Tracking
No
Cross Docking
No
Fleet Management
No
Inventory Management
No
Order Management
No
Purchasing
No
Scheduling
Yes
Shipping Management
Yes
Transportation Management
Yes
Production Scheduling
"What If" Scenarios
No
Automated Scheduling
Yes
Bottleneck Optimization
Yes
Capacity Planning
No
Constraint Scheduling
Yes
Job Scheduling
Yes
Material Planning
No
Priority-Based Scheduling
Yes
Quality Control
No
Warehouse Management
3PL Management
No
Barcoding / RFID
No
Category Customization
Yes
Channel Management
No
Demand Planning
No
Inventory Management
No
Location Control
No
Order Management
Yes
Purchasing
No
Quality Control
No
Receiving / Putaway Management
No
Returns Management
No
Shipping Management
Yes