Discrete-event simulation software selection for manufacturing based on the maturity model

This paper addresses this issue by developing a methodology that undertakes two aspects of the problem. First, it proposes a methodology that allows for companies to self-assess their current internal processes based on a maturity model to identify where they stand in the maturity continuum for simulation. Second, it applies the analytical hierarchical process (AHP) to support simulation software selection by detailing and weighting the components that are important for the specific company to meet its business objectives. To the best of our knowledge, there are no other studies that combine these two methodological tools to help decision making for DESS selection.