Digital twin of your manufacturing and supply chain. Web-based execution.

Built for the operational complexities of production, assembly, and distribution networks

GNOS combines discrete event simulation with agent-based modelling to replicate the operational behaviour of manufacturing and logistics systems. Model material flows through machinery, conveyors, and storage while applying detailed logic for equipment constraints, resource availability, and operational scheduling. Simulations capture both the sequence and timing of production steps and the behaviour of individual assets as they interact within complex workflows.​ GNOS models key logistics functions including yard flow, berth allocation, crane scheduling, gate operations, and container throughput. Users can quantify dwell times, equipment utilisation, and bottleneck locations across port, terminal, and warehouse operations.

GNOS offers comprehensive manufacturing and logistics modelling in a single environment.

Most simulation tools require extensive manual setup, lack integration between manufacturing and logistics domains, and focus on visualisation over operational accuracy. GNOS runs detailed models through a web browser with distributed parallel execution, eliminating desktop software installation and enabling rapid scenario comparison. Our in-built AI-assisted configuration supports model setup by suggesting parameters, pre-populating operational logic, and flagging missing constraints before simulation runs.​

Request a platform walkthrough with our team

Define physical parameters and control logic

GNOS configures machinery, workstations, conveyors, and buffer zones to replicate factory floor layouts. Users gain detailed insight into spatial constraints and throughput by modelling:

01

Compare baseline production with planned expansions or new haul routes.

02

Measure impacts of delays, breakdowns, or seasonal variation through distributed compute.

03

Export dashboards comparing throughput, energy use, and cost outcomes.

The platform tracks key production metrics at every timestep, including:

Work-in-progress inventory levels

Queue lengths at each station

Cycle times and equipment utilisation rates

Material flows through conveyors and buffer zones are modelled to reflect transport times and internal logistics delays, revealing bottlenecks and inefficiencies. Engineers evaluate alternative layouts or staffing plans before implementing physical changes.​

GNOS integrates inbound logistics, warehouse operations, and distribution networks within the same environment. Configure receiving schedules, storage allocation, picking logic, and order dispatch rules to test how logistics decisions impact production schedules and overall operational performance.​

GNOS integrates production and distribution networks in one environments to enable analysis of end-to-end supply chain performance rather than isolated subsystems.​

Scenario planning for inventory and demand fluctuations

GNOS tests operational resilience and impacts before disruptions reach production. Model the effects of:

Stock level variations and component shortages

Supplier delays and lead time changes

Demand spikes and order pattern shifts

Run scenarios that simulate delayed shipments, supplier changes, and increased demand to quantify downstream effects on production schedules and logistics operations.​ 

Define buffer inventory requirements, reorder points, and safety stock levels across multiple SKUs and production stages. Simulations reveal how upstream disruptions propagate through workflows to support proactive adjustment of inventory policies before operational impact occurs.​

Compare alternative replenishment strategies in parallel and evaluate trade-offs between inventory investment and production continuity risk. Scenario outputs quantify cost implications and operational resilience under different supply chain configurations to support data-driven decisions on inventory policy and supplier management.​

GNOS gives you the capability to test recovery speed and supply chain resilience when disruptions occur. Simulations reveal how quickly production resumes when suppliers resume shipments, when alternative components become available, or when emergency routes bypass congested logistics nodes. You can also refine recovery triggers e.g. reorder thresholds, alternate supplier activation rules, or network rerouting logic; then measure how each recovery strategy affects total disruption duration and recovery costs.

Inventory scenario comparison dashboard

Assembly workflow optimisation

Map assembly sequences to reveal where stations fall behind, equipment sits idle, or labour is misallocated. GNOSidentifies which workstations constrain throughput and where task assignments create uneven workload distribution across the line. Test labour shifts and skill-based assignments to optimise team allocation and match worker capabilities to high-precision or physically demanding stations.

Resequence tasks to balance workload between stations

Introduce parallel processing paths at constraint points

Reconfigure station layouts to reduce movement and handoff delays

Compare scenarios to find throughput gains without expanding floor space or adding major equipment. Measure line balancing effectiveness and work distribution to determine capacity improvements before implementation. Outputs quantify expected throughput increases, labour efficiency gains, and equipment utilisation improvements across each tested configuration.

Configure assets and operational constraints

Manufacturing environments rely on precise equipment timing, material handling rules, and maintenance schedules. When operations teams test layout changes or new workflows, small misconfigurations—like processing rates that don’t reflect changeover delays, Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) routing that creates queue conflicts, or crane allocations that bottleneck throughput—can invalidate results before capital decisions get made.

Manufacturing configuration

Engineers set processing rates, failure intervals, and scheduled maintenance windows for each asset, then configure material handling logic for conveyors, AGVs, and automated storage systems. Import facility layouts and equipment rules from existing CAD or planning formats to preserve operational logic while testing alternative configurations. Adjust conveyor speeds to reduce station bottlenecks or resequence AGV paths to eliminate transfer point delays. GNOS adjusts task assignments and dispatch based on real system states, not just predefined scripts, ensuring simulations reflect dynamic operational responses.

Logistics configuration

Configure crane unload cycles, terminal truck movements, and yard storage allocation to test whether throughput constraints come from crane capacity, truck availability, or storage limits. Model berth occupancy schedules, loading window priorities, and multimodal handoffs to quantify where dwell times extend and which resource changes deliver measurable improvements before implementation. For example, adjust berth windows or reassign crane schedules to show directly how these changes shift dwell times across the terminal and improve overall throughput. These detailed logistics models reveal the precise cost of bottlenecks and the financial impact of operational adjustments.

Order fulfilment and distribution network simulation

Distribution networks face constant variability, including order spikes, shifting stock availability, and fluctuating delivery capacity. Committing to warehouse locations, route schedules, or fleet configurations without modelling these interactions leads to bottlenecks that extend lead times and under utilise assets.​

GNOS models daily and weekly order flows with variations in stock, staffing, and delivery capacity to measure impact on customer lead times. Test delivery schedules, route combinations, and warehouse locations across national networks to reveal how placement decisions affect travel times, fulfilment consistency, and cost per delivery. Coordinate loading operations, vehicle dispatch, berth scheduling, and container handoffs to identify where delays occur and which resource changes improve throughput. Visualisations show cascading effects throughout the network—when a delivery delay causes unloading to be postponed, the simulation traces how congestion propagates through downstream operations.​

Scenario outputs quantify whether congestion originates from warehouse picking, dispatch timing, or fleet availability. Compare configurations under different demand patterns to validate infrastructure investments before capital decisions are made.

Equipment utilisation and operational metrics

Operations teams struggle to quantify where production time goes—equipment appears busy, but throughput doesn’t match expectations. Without visibility into idle time, changeover delays, and maintenance downtime patterns, improvement efforts target symptoms rather than constraints.​

GNOS tracks equipment performance across all assets:

Utilisation rates and idle time patterns

Changeover frequency and duration

Maintenance downtime and failure intervals

Energy and resource consumption patterns to measure efficiency across equipment types, such as power usage during idle periods or fuel demands in material handling vehicles, identifying opportunities for operational savings.​ station layouts to reduce movement and handoff delays

Time usage models show where resources wait for tasks, process materials, or transition between operations, revealing bottlenecks hidden in aggregate performance data. Measure throughput rates, cycle times, queue lengths, and storage levels at every timestep to identify whether constraints originate from equipment capacity, task sequencing, or resource allocation.​

Compare utilisation patterns across scenarios to validate which operational changes deliver measurable improvements. Outputs quantify expected gains before physical implementation, supporting data-driven decisions on equipment investment, maintenance scheduling, and workflow redesign.


Web-based execution and AI-assisted setup and support

01

Run through a web browser with distributed execution that processes multiple scenarios in parallel

02

Launch hundreds of production and logistics variants simultaneously, compare results in real time, and export outcomes without sequential desktop processing

03

AI-guided configuration accelerates model setup by suggesting parameters, pre-populating common operational logic, and identifying missing constraints before simulation runs.

GNOS delivers manufacturing and logistics modelling without the desktop installation, licensing complexity, or domain silos of traditional simulation tools. Engineers test production, warehouse, and distribution scenarios in one environment before capital decisions are made.