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Arena
Original author(s)	Systems Modelling Corporation
Developer(s)	Rockwell Automation
Stable release	16.20.00000 / September 1, 2022; 2 years ago
Operating system	Microsoft Windows
Type	Simulation software
Website	[1]

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Arena is a discrete event simulation and automation software developed by Systems Modeling and acquired by Rockwell Automation in 2000.^[1] It uses the SIMAN processor and simulation language. As of 2020, it is in version 16. It has been suggested that Arena may join other Rockwell software packages under the "FactoryTalk" brand.^[2]

In Arena, the user builds an experiment model by placing modules (boxes of different shapes) that represent processes or logic. Connector lines are used to join these modules together and to specify the flow of entities. While modules have specific actions relative to entities, flow, and timing, the precise representation of each module and entity relative to real-life objects is subject to the modeler. Statistical data, such as cycle time and WIP (work in process) levels, can be recorded and made output as reports.

Arena can be integrated with Microsoft technologies. It includes Visual Basic for Applications so models can be further automated if specific algorithms are needed. It also supports importing Microsoft Visio flowcharts, as well as reading from or sending output to Excel spreadsheets and Access databases. Hosting ActiveX controls is also supported.

Uptake

Arena is used by companies engaged in simulating business processes. Some of these firms include General Motors, UPS, IBM, Nike, Xerox, Lufthansa, Ford Motor Company, and others.^[3] It has been noted that creating a simulation can require more time at the beginning of a project, but quicker installations and product optimizations can reduce overall project time.^[4] Arena can simulate diverse operation types, including call centers, for optimizing the use of agents and phone lines, the size and routing of pancake stacks in a food processing facility,^[4] and the design of a gold mine.^[5]

Commercial software editions

Professional Edition – The flagship product. Systems, regardless of complexity, can be represented and custom performance metrics may be measured and tracked.^[6]
Standard Edition – This mid-tier package has the versatility to solve simulation problems encountered in an array of industries and systems. This edition includes Basic Process, Advanced Transfer, and Advanced Process Arena templates.
OptQuest (Add-On) – OptQuest provides simulation-based optimization functionality within Arena.

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Academic software editions

Academic Lab Package – Academic version of the commercially available Enterprise Suite. This is 30-or more seat license is for academic, non-commercial usage. Universities that adopt the Simulation with Arena textbook are eligible for valuable offers and benefits.
Research Edition – This is the same edition as the Academic Lab Package, with this version for individual academic researchers. The same academic guidelines are specified for observance.
Student Edition – Free edition intended for students currently learning the software is included for download and/or included with many simulation textbooks. This version is perpetual, but limited in model size. This version is intended for academic, non-commercial usage. Universities that are using the software are eligible to make copies of the software to distribute to students for installation on their personal machines.

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References

^ "Business & Technology Insight for Supply Chain Professionals | Gartner Inc". Archived from the original on 2015-11-21. Retrieved 2009-03-26.
^ "Rockwell Aims to Plug MES Gap | Web Exclusive | Automation World". www.automationworld.com. Archived from the original on 2011-04-29.
^ "Rockwell - Arena Simulation". Archived from the original on 2009-04-20. Retrieved 2009-03-26.
^ ^a ^b "MMS Mag : Simulation software shows value in pancake plant : Manufacturing Simulation". Archived from the original on 2006-09-22. Retrieved 2009-03-26.
^ SYSTEM AUTHOR. "New gold-mine is all set to hit the ground running". Mining Weekly. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04.
^ "Arena Simulation". www.arenasimulation.com.
^ "Arena Simulation Software by Rockwell Automation: Products". Archived from the original on 2010-04-09. Retrieved 2010-03-29.
^ "Arena Simulation".

[1] "Business & Technology Insight for Supply Chain Professionals | Gartner Inc". Archived from the original on 2015-11-21. Retrieved 2009-03-26.

[2] "Rockwell Aims to Plug MES Gap | Web Exclusive | Automation World". www.automationworld.com. Archived from the original on 2011-04-29.

[3] "Rockwell - Arena Simulation". Archived from the original on 2009-04-20. Retrieved 2009-03-26.

[auto-4] "MMS Mag : Simulation software shows value in pancake plant : Manufacturing Simulation". Archived from the original on 2006-09-22. Retrieved 2009-03-26.

[5] SYSTEM AUTHOR. "New gold-mine is all set to hit the ground running". Mining Weekly. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04.

[6] "Arena Simulation". www.arenasimulation.com.

[7] "Arena Simulation Software by Rockwell Automation: Products". Archived from the original on 2010-04-09. Retrieved 2010-03-29.

[8] "Arena Simulation".

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+| name = Arena
-'''Arena''' is a [[discrete event simulation]] and [[automation]] software developed by Systems Modeling and acquired by [[Rockwell Automation]] in 2000.<ref>http://www.amrresearch.com/Content/View.asp?pmillid=7236</ref> It uses the SIMAN processor and simulation language. As of June 2012, it is in version 14 (first version with online 3D visualization tool). It has been suggested that Arena may join other Rockwell software packages under the "FactoryTalk" brand.<ref>http://www.automationworld.com/webonly-1634</ref>
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+'''Arena''' is a [[discrete event simulation]] and [[automation]] software developed by Systems Modeling and acquired by [[Rockwell Automation]] in 2000.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.amrresearch.com/Content/View.asp?pmillid=7236 |title=Business & Technology Insight for Supply Chain Professionals &#124; Gartner Inc |access-date=2009-03-26 |archive-date=2015-11-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151121135942/http://www.gartner.com/technology/supply-chain-professionals.jsp?pmillid=7236 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It uses the SIMAN processor and simulation language. As of 2020, it is in version 16. It has been suggested that Arena may join other Rockwell software packages under the "FactoryTalk" brand.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.automationworld.com/webonly-1634 |title=Rockwell Aims to Plug MES Gap {{!}} Web Exclusive {{!}} Automation World |website=www.automationworld.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110429222328/http://www.automationworld.com/webonly-1634 |archive-date=2011-04-29}}</ref>
-In Arena, the user builds an experiment ''model'' by placing ''modules'' (boxes of different shapes) that represent processes or logic. Connector lines are used to join these modules together and specifies the flow of ''entities''. While modules have specific actions relative to entities, flow, and timing, the precise representation of each module and entity relative to real-life objects is subject to the modeler. Statistical data, such as cycle time and WIP (work in process) levels, can be recorded and outputted as reports.
+In Arena, the user builds an experiment ''model'' by placing ''modules'' (boxes of different shapes) that represent processes or logic. Connector lines are used to join these modules together and to specify the flow of ''entities''. While modules have specific actions relative to entities, flow, and timing, the precise representation of each module and entity relative to real-life objects is subject to the modeler. Statistical data, such as cycle time and WIP (work in process) levels, can be recorded and made output as reports.
-Arena can be integrated with Microsoft technologies. It includes [[Visual Basic for Applications]] so models can be further automated if specific algorithms are needed. It also supports importing [[Microsoft Visio]] flowcharts, as well as reading from or outputting to [[Microsoft Excel|Excel]] spreadsheets and [[Microsoft Access|Access]] databases. Hosting [[ActiveX control]]s is also supported.
+Arena can be integrated with Microsoft technologies. It includes [[Visual Basic for Applications]] so models can be further automated if specific algorithms are needed. It also supports importing [[Microsoft Visio]] flowcharts, as well as reading from or sending output to [[Microsoft Excel|Excel]] spreadsheets and [[Microsoft Access|Access]] databases. Hosting [[ActiveX control]]s is also supported.
 == Uptake ==
-Arena is used by many large companies engaged in simulating business processes. Some of these firms include [[General Motors]], [[United Parcel Service|UPS]], [[IBM]], [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]], [[Xerox]], [[Lufthansa]], [[Ford Motor Company]], and others.<ref>http://www.arenasimulation.com/solutions/default.asp</ref>  It has been noted that creating a simulation can require more time at the beginning of a project, but quicker installations and product optimizations can reduce overall project time.<ref>http://www.mmsmag.co.za/articledetail.aspx?id=254</ref>  Arena can simulate diverse operation types, including call centers, for optimizing the use of agents and phone lines, the size and routing of pancake stacks in a food processing facility,<ref>http://www.mmsmag.co.za/articledetail.aspx?id=254</ref> and the design of a gold mine.<ref>http://www.miningweekly.com/article/new-goldmine-is-all-set-to-hit-the-ground-running-1999-03-12</ref>
+Arena is used by companies engaged in simulating business processes. Some of these firms include [[General Motors]], [[United Parcel Service|UPS]], [[IBM]], [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]], [[Xerox]], [[Lufthansa]], [[Ford Motor Company]], and others.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.arenasimulation.com/solutions/default.asp |title=Rockwell - Arena Simulation |accessdate=2009-03-26 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090420155203/http://www.arenasimulation.com/solutions/default.asp |archivedate=2009-04-20 }}</ref>  It has been noted that creating a simulation can require more time at the beginning of a project, but quicker installations and product optimizations can reduce overall project time.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://www.mmsmag.co.za/articledetail.aspx?id%3D254 |title=MMS Mag : Simulation software shows value in pancake plant : Manufacturing Simulation |accessdate=2009-03-26 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060922233952/http://www.mmsmag.co.za/articledetail.aspx?id=254 |archivedate=2006-09-22 }}</ref>  Arena can simulate diverse operation types, including call centers, for optimizing the use of agents and phone lines, the size and routing of pancake stacks in a food processing facility,<ref name="auto"/> and the design of a gold mine.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.miningweekly.com/article/new-goldmine-is-all-set-to-hit-the-ground-running-1999-03-12|title=New gold-mine is all set to hit the ground running|author=SYSTEM AUTHOR |website=Mining Weekly|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304091326/https://www.miningweekly.com/article/new-goldmine-is-all-set-to-hit-the-ground-running-1999-03-12|archive-date=2016-03-04 }}</ref>
-==Commercial software editions <ref>http://arenasimulation.com/Products_Products.aspx</ref>==
+==Commercial software editions ==
-* '''Professional Edition''' – The flagship product, provides the ultimate in functionality and flexibility to meet the needs of any simulation problem. Systems, regardless of complexity, can be represented and custom performance metrics may be measured and tracked.  Included is the functionality of OptQuest, for optimizing systems, as well as the additional capability of object and template development.<ref>http://arenasimulation.com/Products_Professional_Edition.aspx</ref>
+* '''Professional Edition''' – The flagship product. Systems, regardless of complexity, can be represented and custom performance metrics may be measured and tracked.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.arenasimulation.com/purchasing-options|title=Arena Simulation|website=www.arenasimulation.com}}</ref>
+* '''Standard Edition''' – This mid-tier package has the versatility to solve simulation problems encountered in an array of industries and systems. This edition includes Basic Process, Advanced Transfer, and Advanced Process Arena templates.
-* '''Enterprise Suite''' – offers the full power of Professional Edition with the added tools of 3D animation and the specialized templates that are effective for high-speed packaging operations (Packaging) as well as contact center operations (Contact Center).
+* '''[[OptQuest]] (Add-On)''' – [[OptQuest]] provides [[simulation-based optimization]] functionality within Arena.
-* '''Standard Edition''' – This mid-tier package has the versatility to solve simulation problems encountered in an array of industries and systems. This edition includes the base Arena templates
+<ref>{{cite web|url=http://arenasimulation.com/Products_Products.aspx |title=Arena Simulation Software by Rockwell Automation: Products |accessdate=2010-03-29 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100409020300/http://www.arenasimulation.com/Products_Products.aspx |archivedate=2010-04-09 }}</ref>
-*'''Basic Edition Plus''' – Includes the capability of the Basic Edition with the additional functionality of animation and material handling.
-* '''Basic Edition''' – Entry-level edition used for solving high-level business problems.
-==Academic software editions <ref>http://arenasimulation.com/Academic%20Programs_Academic_Programs.aspx</ref>==
+==Academic software editions ==
 * '''Academic Lab Package''' – Academic version of the commercially available Enterprise Suite.  This is 30-or more seat license is for academic, non-commercial usage.  Universities that adopt the ''Simulation with Arena'' textbook are eligible for valuable offers and benefits.
 * '''Research Edition''' – This is the same edition as the Academic Lab Package, with this version for individual academic researchers.  The same academic guidelines are specified for observance.
 * '''Student Edition''' – Free edition intended for students currently learning the software is included for download and/or included with many simulation textbooks.  This version is perpetual, but limited in model size.  This version is intended for academic, non-commercial usage.  Universities that are using the software are eligible to make copies of the software to distribute to students for installation on their personal machines.
+<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://arenasimulation.com/Academic%20Programs_Academic_Programs.aspx|title=Arena Simulation}}</ref>
-== Textbooks using Arena ==
+== Further reading ==
-* Kelton, W. David, et al., ''Simulation with Arena,'' 5th edition. (McGraw-Hill Professional, 2006). ISBN 978-0-07-337628-8
+=== Textbooks using Arena ===
-* Altiok, Tayfur and Benjamin Melamed.''Simulation Modeling and Analysis with ARENA.'' Elsevier, Inc., 2007. ISBN 978-0-12-370523-5
-* Rossetti, Manuel D. ''Simulation Modeling with Arena.'' John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2010. ISBN 978-0-470-09726-7
+* W. David Kelton, Randall P. Sadowski, Nancy B. Zupick, ''Simulation with Arena,'' 6th edition. (McGraw-Hill Professional, 2014). {{ISBN|978-0-07-337628-8}}
+* Altiok, Tayfur and Benjamin Melamed.''Simulation Modeling and Analysis with ARENA.'' Elsevier, Inc., 2007. {{ISBN|978-0-12-370523-5}}
+* Rossetti, Manuel D. ''Simulation Modeling with Arena.'' John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2010. {{ISBN|978-0-470-09726-7}}
+=== SIMAN ===
+* Pegden, C.D., Introduction to SIMAN, Winter Simulation Conference 1983. https://informs-sim.org/wsc83papers/1983_0004.pdf
+* Sturrock, D.T., Pegden, C.D., Introduction to SIMAN, Proceedings Winter Simulation Conference, 1990. https://informs-sim.org/wsc90papers/1990_0019.pdf
+* C. Dennis Pegden, Robert E. Shannon, Randall P. Sadowski, Introduction to Simulation Using Siman, McGraw-Hill 1995
 ==See also==
-*[[List of computer simulation software]]
+* [[List of computer simulation software]]
+* [[List of discrete event simulation software]]
+* [[Computer simulation]]
 ==References==
 {{reflist|colwidth=35em}}
-== External links ==
-* [http://www.arenasimulation.com/ Rockwell Arena]
-* [http://www.rockwellautomation.com/ Rockwell Automation]
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