> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.simcel.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quick start

> Get up and running with SIMCEL, and learn your way around the interface.

## Get started in five steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Log in to your workspace">
    Navigate to your SIMCEL workspace URL and sign in using your organization credentials. SIMCEL uses single sign-on (SSO), so you can log in with your existing company account.

    Once signed in, you land on the **Homepage**, where you can see key metrics, projections, and fiscal year achievements at a glance.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select a plan">
    Use the **Plan bar** at the top of the screen to select your active plan. SIMCEL supports two plan types:

    * **Budget plan** — the long-range planning cycle
    * **Tactical plan** — shorter-term operational planning for immediate adjustments

    Click the plan name in the top bar to switch between available plans. See [Tactical plan](/demand/tactical-plan) for how the two horizons relate.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose your scenario">
    The **Scenario bar** displays your active scenarios. Each plan can hold multiple scenarios to compare different planning assumptions:

    * **Forecast Base** — the auto-generated baseline forecast (read-only)
    * **Primary scenario** — your main working scenario
    * **Custom scenarios** — additional what-if scenarios you create

    Click a scenario chip to toggle its visibility in charts and tables. See [Scenario](/demand-events/scenario) for the full lifecycle.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Explore your modules">
    Use the **sidebar** on the left to move between modules. The full map is in [Navigating the interface](#navigating-the-interface) below.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Apply filters">
    Use the **Filter bar** at the top to narrow your view by **Products**, **Customers**, and **Date range**. Filters apply across every chart and table on the current page.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Navigating the interface

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

### Sidebar menu

The sidebar is your main navigation hub, organized into sections.

**IBP (Integrated Business Planning)**

| Page                  | Description                                            |
| --------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Business Explorer** | High-level KPI dashboard and P\&L overview             |
| **Demand**            | Demand planning with forecasts, trends, and breakdowns |
| **Stock-In-Trade**    | Inventory planning and safety stock monitoring         |
| **Supply**            | Order fulfillment tracking and supply simulation       |
| **Events**            | Event and impact management for scenario planning      |
| **CO2**               | Carbon emissions reporting and analysis                |

**Collaboration**

| Page      | Description                                              |
| --------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Tasks** | Task creation, assignment, and tracking across your team |

**Tools**

| Page                   | Description                                      |
| ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ |
| **Pivot Table**        | Cross-tabulate KPIs across any dimension         |
| **KPI Drivers**        | Visualize relationships between KPIs             |
| **Plan Realization**   | Compare actual results against your plan         |
| **Spreadsheets**       | Spreadsheet-based data editing                   |
| **Portfolio Explorer** | Hierarchical sunburst visualization of your data |

**Data and Client Admin** (admin only)

| Page                | Description                                    |
| ------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- |
| **Data Management** | Upload, validate, and process data             |
| **Users**           | Manage user accounts and permissions           |
| **Workspace**       | Configure workspace settings and module access |
| **Product Master**  | Manage your product catalog                    |
| **Customer Master** | Manage your customer directory                 |

<Note>
  Some pages may not be visible depending on your workspace configuration and the modules enabled for your organization.
</Note>

### Top bar

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

* **Plan bar** — displays the currently selected plan. Click to switch between Budget and Tactical plans.
* **Scenario bar** — shows active scenarios as colored chips. Click a chip to toggle its visibility in charts and tables. You can also create new scenarios from here.
* **Filter bar** — narrow your data by **Products** (name, brand, category, or type), **Customers** (name, channel, or region), and **Date range**.
* **Currency switcher** — change the display currency.
* **Help** — access in-app guidance and tours.
* **User menu** — switch organizations and manage your account.

### 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
* **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

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Explore demand planning" icon="chart-line" href="/demand/introduction">
    Dive into demand forecasting and analysis.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Manage scenarios" icon="layer-group" href="/demand-events/scenario">
    Create, compare, and promote planning scenarios.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Run a simulation" icon="play" href="/supply-simulation/running-simulation">
    Learn how to run your first supply simulation.
  </Card>

  <Card title="KPI glossary" icon="book" href="/reference/kpi-glossary">
    Every metric SIMCEL calculates, with its formula.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>