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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.
Zoetermeer, Netherlands ORTEC announces to endorse the Green Recovery Statement issued by the Dutch Sustainable Growth Coalition (DSGC).This statement unites a broad coalition of Dutch companies that pledges support to take sustainability as the cornerstone in the COVID-19 recovery plans. This initiative is strongly linked to the United Nations Global Compact of which ORTEC is a member since 2017. The commitment to this initiative is a valuable act for ORTEC in bringing to live our purpose to improve the world using our passion for mathematics.
In times of unanticipated crises, the prerequisite for survival is knowing the risks that pose a threat to your business continuity and to respond and mitigate those risks quickly and effectively. Close on the heels of the corona virus outbreak, organizations will however be facing the next unprecedented challenge: an inevitable restructuring of the economy. Traditional modi operandi are heavily disrupted and previous metrics and assumptions have become completely irrelevant. Organizations will need to prepare for the ‘next normal’ and think about how to anticipate on future scenarios. There is no blueprint of what the next normal could entail but based on observed data and trends in early affected geographic areas, this article provides retail and ecommerce organizations food for thought that may help to sail the right course.
May 2020
Innovation is not just a matter of internal process optimization. The impact it has on the end customer is what’s important. By trying to look past the superficial observations and understand the problem at a deeper level, you can identify opportunities. The solution can then in turn be innovative. Yet in a lot of cases, the problem and the solution become one and the same. The key to finding a solution is to start with a clear view of the problem. In this article, Erica D’Acunto, Innovation Lead at ORTEC, reveals how to start.
This article is the first out of five articles as part of the Take Five series on Five Ways of Translating Data into Better Decision-Making. It is powered by Erica D’Acunto, Innovation Lead, and focuses on the topic of customers and innovation.
From the very beginning of the coronavirus outbreak, the definition of time has changed radically. In our personal lives we all experienced a complete free fall from the fast-paced lives we considered normal. While for some it seems like a cramped life in a gated community, many also experience it as a time of consciousness and reflection. In business life, the luxury of time seems to have disappeared completely. Businesses that once took one to three years in planning and executing their digital strategy, now have shown an unprecedented ability to change rapidly. In this article, we provide you a glance on what effects of the coronavirus outbreak might be permanent, and on how to turn these effects into opportunities to shape the future of your business.
As of 2019, ORTEC works in collaboration with Amref Flying Doctors, owned by Amref Health Africa. Amref is working on a healthy, strong Africa by educating medical professionals, offering basic care and counseling. Due to the collaboration, Amref can increase their impact on African healthcare by optimizing their business processes, making their projects quantifiable and the outcome of these projects visible. As part of the collaboration, some of ORTEC’s consultants recently visited Amref Ethiopia to work on two projects. One aimed at shaping strategies used in projects, and another to improve effectiveness and efficiency of their workforce. This article is a story by one of those consultants: Lotte van Hezewijk, Analytics Consultant.