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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 

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Integrations

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Yes 

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

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 

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