A huge model for DTE Energy that covered field, shop, office, and supply chain functions relating to electric metering equipment was built in ExtendSim in just 6 short weeks. Management was wowed by the animation level of the ExtendSim model during demonstrations. But the results were more impressive. With this model, DTE was able to predict the effects of potential regulations, weather, labor rules, and staffing levels. The model accurately predicted the type, number, and severity of problems that resulted a year later!
