Visualisation takes guesswork out of business systems

Testing solutions in virtual reality can help guarantee the best outcomes. INCONTROL Simulation Solutions enables this with simulation software designed to optimise business processes.

"We make it possible to simulate a system daily," says Louis Schijve, founder and CEO of INCONTROL Simulation Solutions. "With our strong capabilities in visualising a process, anyone can use our software to turn up the best possibilities. This injects a whole new level of reliability to operational processes, easily eliminating cost overruns and downtimes."

Experienced in the United States' aerospace and defence industries, Schijve formed his company in 1989 during the early days of the personal computer revolution. Seeing an opportunity to propagate the benefits of simulation technology, he invested in designing a business modelling simulation platform. This became Enterprise Dynamics, the core product of INCONTROL.

Enterprise Dynamics has applications for manufacturing, harbour and airport operations, rail and public transport, logistics and crowd management. For maximum benefits, the simulation platform is best used during the early planning. The software takes the guesswork out of analysis with 2D and 3D visualisation of a proposed process or product. This eliminates operational failures, and translates to optimal cash flows and strong investment returns.

With 10 per cent of its revenue reinvested into research and development, INCONTROL is able to customise the simulation software according to industry-specific variables and client needs. A tailor-fit platform is crucial for complex operations such as global supply chains that thrive on seamless system integration.

INCONTROL found its niche in academia and specialised industrial markets. More than 300 universities worldwide use its education tools. The company is a dominant player in the Netherlands and Germany, and is present in 14 other European countries. Its clients include Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Kühne + Nagel, Fokker Aerostructures, Nokia, Philips, Dutch Railways, Volvo and UEFA, the controlling body for football in Europe.