RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Halčinová, Jana A1 Trebuňa, Peter A1 Janeková, Iveta T1 The Comparison of Production Workplace Layouts Using Selected Software Tools JF Acta Mechanica Slovaca YR 2014 VO 18 IS 1 SP 26 OP 30 DO 10.21496/ams.2014.003 UL https://www.actamechanica.sk/artkey/ams-201401-0003.php AB The importance of the utilization of software tools when designing production systems is above exception. The current market offers a great deal of options. This article deals with the comparison of two software tools - Plant Simulation and VisTable. It also points to selection criteria you can take into consideration when you are making decision on which product is the most appropriate for your business.