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Imagine an optimal planning process that considers all relevant factors and stakeholders, achievable with just a few clicks. While at ORTEC, we get excited by complex mathematical problems, many planners seek the most user-friendly software solutions to support their daily work. Today, we’ve come a long way with intelligent software – helping planners with minimal effort. But do you, as a planner, want to get the most out of it? That still requires a good deal of analytical knowledge and expertise. What if we could make our software so intuitive and user-friendly that it reduces the direct burden of complex calculations? The mathematics would run 24/7, but purely in the background. And it would be more efficient than ever, offering proactive suggestions to the planner: "Would you prefer [Y] or [Z]? And have you considered [X]?"
Five questions to...
In this article, we're asking five questions to Patrick Hennen, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at ORTEC, and Emma de Wit, Vice President (VP) of Digital Transformation at ORTEC, to explore the future of planning and the role of technology in shaping it.
Interviewer: Linda Janssen
We are excited to announce the launch of the latest edition of Data and AI in the Boardroom: Data-Driven Workforce Management. This publication is designed to empower senior executives like you to navigate the complex landscape of data and artificial intelligence.
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As businesses increasingly rely on technology to manage complex operations, the need for planning solutions that are both adaptable and engaging has never been more critical. Companies that invest in user-friendly, customizable software will gain a competitive edge by empowering their workforce to make smarter, faster decisions. In this article, we explore how thoughtful design principles can shape the future of planning solutions, ensuring they meet the diverse needs of today’s and tomorrow’s workforce.
Text: Erica D’Acunto | VP Innovation at ORTEC
September 19, 2022
ORTEC`s Data Science & Consulting department in the Netherlands has partnered with Stichting Present. Thanks to over 150 employees joining this initiative, we are spending about 450 hours on voluntary work with a social impact throughout the Netherlands. It’s a win-win: to spend some time with those who could use some help in some way, is very rewarding and a way to contribute to a more livable society. For some of the people in need, it can make a big difference.
Over the past century, businesses have made huge improvements when it comes to optimal and cost-efficient planning, as well the organization of processes. However, efficient processes alone won’t solve the challenges of today’s world. Because demands and needs are changing, traditional performance indicators are now being outcompeted by others, such as customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and impact on Sustainable Development Goals. (SDGs) The puzzle of success is becoming more challenging. Businesses will need to adopt new methods to thrive, and perhaps even to survive. Data and mathematics can help to solve the puzzle; fortunately, there is always more than one button that businesses can push.
An interview with Patrick Hennen, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer at ORTEC.