In manufacturing industry, the application of Discrete Event Simulation (simulation) has not come to a breakthrough in all industrial sectors. Simulation technology in itself may appear abstract, and without internal competence or earlier experience the step to hire a simulation consultant is not obvious in all industries. This presentation provides a multifaceted perspective of the application of simulation in industry. The frame of reference found in methods for the analysis of the collaborative engineeringdesign process provides an inspiring and supporting perspective and gives an insight into the present state of simulation application for future improvement of simulation projects by mutual references.