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The success of a digital transformation depends on driving change in the organization. The series Five Ways to Translate Data into Better Decision-Making has covered the five components that are crucial for approaching change value-driven, instead of technology or data-driven.

Get briefed with the full series coming together in a dynamic infographic.

Wouldn’t it be great if your deliveries reached their destination at the scheduled time all the time? There is a difference between “the plan” and the real-world execution of that plan. Watch how ORTEC’s Planned versus Actuals solution helps solve this challenge.

TMS (Transport Management System) providers promise optimization capabilities. But can they really deliver the advanced analytics and planning features your 3PL company needs? Do you need both? In this blog, I will address four considerations to help 3PL leaders and their teams answer these questions. I will also explain why companies are choosing to adopt an Advanced Planning System alongside their TMS’ capabilities.


By Goos Kant

September 2020

Many businesses aspire to become data-driven organizations. They embark on a digital transformation or start making use of data analysis, artificial intelligence, or machine learning. But not all organizations are equally successful in their attempts to use data to generate business value. After all, state-of-the-art technology and data alone do not guarantee successful digitization. Businesses must also pay attention to their customers’ needs, the education and training of employees and cultural change, all coming together in a holistic digital strategy that is crucial for a well-functioning data-driven organization.

This is the fifth and final article in the series on Five Ways of Translating Data into Better Decision-Making. In this article, we will summarize the first four articles and show how they can be combined into a single, integrated approach.

Zoetermeer, Netherlands: Today, ORTEC and many other organizations raise the flag to create awareness for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. Exactly five years ago the world embraced these 17 goals that guide us to a more inclusive, fair, and sustainable society by 2030.

August 2020

Technology is almost always supportive of character, says ORTEC’s Chief Technology & Innovation Officer Patrick Hennen. “At most, you can use highly innovative technology as a driver, but even then you shouldn’t be using it at all costs. The technology has to create value for the business; business should be able to do something with that technology that was not possible before. Ultimately, technology is an enabler, not an end in itself.”

This is the fourth article in the series on Five Ways of Translating Data into Better Decision-Making. In this article, Patrick Hennen, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at ORTEC, discusses the role of technology in data-driven decision making.

Supply chain organizations need efficient ways to optimize fleets across their operations, and just a handful of vendors offer the right vehicle routing and scheduling solutions. ORTEC's solutions support their needs with “capabilities that leverage [machine learning] technology to analyze and determine the total cost to serve of a specific delivery," and much more, cites Gartner. Read more on why ORTEC was chosen as part of a select group in the market.

July 2020

In a data-driven organization, knowledge of data science is not and should not be limited to a select group of data specialists. Since all employees will encounter data applications in their jobs at some point in time, and to some degree, they will have to receive training adapted to their own specific level or – often even more importantly – they should be included in the change process. The more people understand the why of data-driven decision-making, the greater is the success. It requires a thorough approach that keeps tabs on the required mindset, skillset and toolset.

This is the third article in the series on Five Ways of Translating Data into Better Decision-Making. In this article, Robert Monné, manager of The Analytics Academy and Practice Lead of Organizational Development at ORTEC, discusses the importance of the right mindset, knowledge, and training, as well as their application in everyday practice.

Zoetermeer, Netherlands Amref Flying Doctors and ORTEC decided to increase their impact together by extending their partnership in 2021. This partnership combines the expertise of both parties to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare and stimulate innovation in Africa. Supporting Amref Flying Doctors in their mission to contribute to better health for especially girls and younger women in Africa is a valuable step for ORTEC in bringing to live our purpose to improve the world using our passion for mathematics.

Every year, nearly 160 million people worldwide are affected by natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, and floods. Thanks to data, an increasing number of natural disasters can be predicted, enabling people to safely evacuate in time. This way, data can make an enormous difference in the impact of disasters on the lives of many. Also, funds are often distributed only after a disaster occurs and the impact is assessed. If the impact of a disaster can be predicted, funding and humanitarian aid can be provided in advance to the people most in need. ORTEC contributes by co-operating with a Dutch data initiative of the Red Cross.