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Layout overview

The SIMCEL interface is organized into four main areas:
  1. Sidebar (left) - Module navigation
  2. Top bar - Plan selection, scenario bar, filters, and user settings
  3. Content area (center) - Charts, tables, and dashboards
  4. Events panel (right, collapsible) - Event log and impact details
Annotated screenshot of the full SIMCEL layout with numbered callouts for sidebar, top bar, content area, and events panel
The sidebar is your main navigation hub, organized into sections:
Left sidebar showing all navigation sections: IBP (Business, Demand, SIT, Supply, Events, CO2), Collab (Tasks), Tools, Data, and Client Admin

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IBP (Integrated Business Planning)

PageDescription
Business ExplorerHigh-level KPI dashboard and P&L overview
DemandDemand planning with forecasts, trends, and breakdowns
Stock-In-TradeInventory planning and safety stock monitoring
SupplyOrder fulfillment tracking and supply simulation
EventsEvent and impact management for scenario planning
CO2Carbon emissions reporting and analysis
Some pages may not be visible depending on your workspace configuration and the modules enabled for your organization.

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Collaboration

PageDescription
TasksTask creation, assignment, and tracking across your team

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Tools

PageDescription
Pivot TableCross-tabulate KPIs across any dimension
KPI DriversVisualize relationships between KPIs
Plan RealizationCompare actual results against your plan
SpreadsheetsSpreadsheet-based data editing
Portfolio ExplorerHierarchical sunburst visualization of your data

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Data (Admin only)

PageDescription
Data ManagementUpload, validate, and process data

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Client Admin (Admin only)

PageDescription
UsersManage user accounts and permissions
WorkspaceConfigure workspace settings and module access
Product MasterManage your product catalog
Customer MasterManage your customer directory

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Top bar

The top bar provides contextual controls that apply to your current view:

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Plan bar

Displays the currently selected plan. Click to switch between Budget and Tactical plans.

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Scenario bar

Shows the active scenarios as colored chips. Click a chip to toggle its visibility in charts and tables. You can also create new scenarios from here.

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Filter bar

Apply filters to narrow your data:
  • Products - Multi-select by product name, brand, category, or type
  • Customers - Multi-select by customer name, channel, or region
  • Date range - Select a start and end date

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Additional controls

  • Currency switcher - Change the display currency (e.g., USD, EUR)
  • Help - Access in-app guidance and tours
  • User menu - Switch organizations, manage your account

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Page-level controls

Most module pages include additional controls:
  • Period toggle - Switch between Monthly (M) and Fiscal Year (FY) views
  • UOM selector - Choose the unit of measure (e.g., Gross Value, Units, Cartons)
  • Numeric scale - Format numbers as Default, Billions (B), Millions (M), Thousands (k), or Units (U)
  • Decimal places - Adjust precision from 0 to 4 decimal places
  • Refresh - Reload the current data
Row of page-level controls above the content area: Period toggle (M/FY), UOM dropdown, Scale selector (D/B/M/k/U), decimal adjuster, and refresh button