Getting Started

4 The Advanced Process Panel
This chapter presents the modules included on the Advanced Process panel, where
you will find additional functionality for modeling your process. Example uses of
each module are included in this section.
The Advanced Process panel is accessible to licensed editions of Arena
Standard and Professional.
Flowchart modules
Flowchart modules are the set of objects that are placed in the model window to
describe the simulation process.
Delay module
DESCRIPTION
The Delay module delays an entity by a specified amount of time.
When an entity arrives at a Delay module, the time delay expression is evaluated and
the entity remains in the module for the resulting time period. The time is then
allocated to the entity’s value-added, non-value added, transfer, wait, or other time.
Associated costs are calculated and allocated as well.
TYPICAL USES
• Processing a check at a bank
• Performing a setup on a machine
• Transferring a document to another department
PROMPTS
Prompt
Name
Allocation
Delay Time
Units
Description
Unique module identifier displayed on the module shape.
Type of category to which the entity’s incurred delay time and
cost will be added.
Determines the value of the delay for the entity.
Time units used for the delay time.
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