Simulation That Achieves Success
BNP is an industry leader in simulation, from simple studies to evaluating the largest and most complex material handling systems in the world
Our Advanced Aviation and Logistics Simulations Go Beyond Visualization
BNP has been delivering advanced simulation services for baggage handling and air cargo systems for more than three decades. Our experience spans from simple solutions to complex projects for airports serving over 100 million annual passengers. These analyses and studies offer accurate, real-world insights that enhance design and increase project success.
Actionable Insights and Solutions Through Simulation
Demand Forecasting
As part of our simulation process, BNP develops detailed demand forecasts to quantify expected baggage, cargo, and warehouse volumes. We document key data and assumptions in a Simulation Function Design Specification (SimFDS), which includes flight schedules, passenger characteristics, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Simulation of System Designs
We apply simulation tools to support the design of baggage, cargo, and logistics systems for projects worldwide. These simulations provide a holistic analysis to assess design options, system performance, identify bottlenecks, process metrics, and energy efficiency to achieve optimal system performance.
Simulation of Processes
Our simulation tools and operational expertise assess and enhance processes. This includes evaluating passenger flows, such as checkpoint screening, arrival baggage reclaim, and baggage handling system. In cargo projects, we simulate ULD build-up and breakdown processes to support layout planning, capacity assessment, and operational decision-making with data-backed insights.
Simulation of Operations
We use operational simulations to access traffic and workflow across airport and logistics environments. This includes modeling baggage and cargo vehicle movements, warehouse order picking and replenishment, and testing failure scenarios to improve resilience and efficiency. These simulations support informed decision-making in design and day-to-day operations.
Operational Modeling Tool
We offer customized operational modeling tools tailored to our clients' systems to simulate real-world situations and assess the impact of changes in flight schedules and other operational variations. These tools enable teams to make informed decisions that improve the performance and resilience of their systems.
Simulation Project Samples
Passenger Checkpoint Simulation
Energy Modeling Simulation
Batching Simulation
Ramp Operations Simulation
21 Offices. Global Expertise, Delivered Locally.
With twenty-one offices around the world, serving six continents, and a dedicated team of aviation and supply chain specialists, BNP Associates, Inc. delivers unmatched expertise and a collaborative approach to every project. For over 55 years, we've been the trusted partner for airports and airlines worldwide—committed to excellence and client success.
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Our Global Offices
Alexandria, Virginia
Auckland, New Zealand
Bangalore, India
Barcelona, Spain
Beijing, China
Chicago, Illinois
Copenhagen, Denmark
Cuenca, Ecuador
Dallas, Texas
Denver, Colorado
Dubai
Fairfield, Connecticut
Hong Kong
Lima, Peru
London
Madrid, Spain
Miami, Florida
New York, New York
Shenzhen, China
Singapore
Tampa, Florida
Toronto, Canada
Understanding Simulation: Common Questions
Want to learn more about how we approach simulation? These frequently asked questions cover a range of popular topics.
How is the BNP simulation team different?
Our dedicated, in-house team is the most experienced in the industry, with professionals hailing from diverse industry backgrounds, including airport and airline operations.
How are our tools different?
BNP's tools are constantly evolving and becoming more sophisticated with each project we complete. We are continually refining our data and processes to make our tools the best in the industry.
What is your validation process?
We validate our simulation models of existing systems against real-life scenarios and historical performance to make sure our models are representative of diverse situations for our clients.
What surprises our clients?
Clients are surprised that our simulation team of experts is involved during the design phase. We can identify a sophisticated level of detail and provide for various scenarios and system design issues before designs are finalized.
Our Team Provides Expertise Across All Aviation Systems
BNP provides expert consulting to the air transportation, cargo, and supply chain industries. We've worked on thousands of projects worldwide, from small manual system upgrades to the largest automated material handling systems.
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Apron Systems
Baggage Handling Systems
Cargo Solutions
Supply Chain
Simulation
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