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ORTEC introduces the fifth issue of the valued Data and AI in the Boardroom magazine. An ORTEC magazine to support senior executives to cope with the challenges, opportunities and risks of data and artificial intelligence, enhancing decision-making to secure long-term, sustainable growth in today's fast-changing world.

Addressing Logistics Challenges for Producers in a Dynamic Market.

As a producer, you face a myriad of challenges in managing your supply chain effectively. From sourcing raw materials to meeting increasing service level expectations, the logistics of finished goods have become increasingly complex. These challenges have led to inefficiencies in transportation, as indicated by alarming figures such as empty truck percentages and underutilized pallets.

However, within these challenges lies a realm of opportunities for improvement. By integrating loading and routing processes, producers can unlock significant value and create a more sustainable and cost-effective supply chain. This E-Guide explores the potential of this integrated approach, focusing on how it can lead to enhanced customer satisfaction, reduced carbon emissions, and substantial cost savings.

An E-Guide by Goos Kant, Managing Partner at ORTEC and Professor of Logistic Optimization.

Download the E-Guide about optimizing transportation for efficiency and sustainability: "Integrating Routing & Loading" or read the summary below.

Young ORTEC has reached a significant milestone: celebrating its 10-years anniversary! Throughout these years, they have been organizing numerous activities for young professionals at ORTEC: from monthly lunch lectures to workshops and various fun activities to exchange information and develop professional and social contacts. Let’s reflect on their remarkable 10-years journey and highlight some of their memorable achievements.

In this exclusive interview, we sit down with two industry experts, George Ninikas, Global Industry Director Retail & Wholesale at ORTEC, and Lorenzo Simons, Subject Matter Expert on eMobility. Together, they provide valuable insights into the challenges and solutions surrounding the integration of electric vehicles (EVs) in the e-grocery delivery landscape. Let's delve into their expertise and explore ORTEC's vision for the transformative journey ahead.

An interview with George Ninikas, Global Industry Director Retail & Wholesale at ORTEC, and Lorenzo Simons, Subject Matter Expert on eMobility at ORTEC.

This online draft of the book Hands-On Optimization with Python by Krzysztof Postek, Alessandro Zocca, Joaquim Gromicho and Jeffrey Kantor will be published by Cambridge University Press. This pre-publication version is free to view and download for personal use only. Not for re-distribution, re-sale, or use in derivative works.

© Krzysztof Postek, Alessandro Zocca, Joaquim Gromicho, Jeffrey Kantor 2024

We have all seen the tremendous value of data analytics on the success of commercial organizations. Now, how about humanitarian and societal challenges? As one of the founders of the Analytics for a Better World Institute, ORTEC believes that analytics can also contribute to solving major challenges facing humanity - from hunger to deforestation and the extinction of flora and fauna, among others. For our ‘Jointly for Social Impact’ series, we sat down with various nonprofit partners to hear from them how data analytics contributes to a better world. Below you'll find a recap of this series, highlighting the impact stories of Analytics for a Better World, Amref, 510/Red Cross, The Ocean Cleanup, and Force For Nature.

In today's fast-paced world, convenience and efficiency are paramount in the realm of e-commerce. For e-tailers, delivering goods in a timely manner is crucial to maintaining customer satisfaction and gaining a competitive edge. This is where Time Slot Booking - also known as Time Slotting - comes into play. By providing customers with the option to book specific time slots for deliveries or services, businesses can optimize their operations and improve the overall user experience.

By George Ninikas, Industry Director Retail & Wholesale at ORTEC

Read further or download this article as a free E-Guide "The Ultimate Guide to Boosting E-Grocery Efficiency with Time Slot Booking," in PDF.

“We were already using data science for commercial purposes,” says Daniel van Gool, vice president of Fulfillment Strategy & Services at Peapod Digital Labs (part of Ahold Delhaize USA), and the company has now also started using data science to improve its operations. “We’ve started exploring ways to optimize cubing of totes and bags, for instance, to minimize empty space, as well as ways of reducing steps when picking orders in stores. Exploring new applications and ways to harness novel technologies to solve everyday puzzles is a lot of fun.”

An interview with Daniël van Gool, Vice President of Fulfillment Strategy & Solutions at Peapod Digital Labs

This article was originally written under the name of Peapod Digital Labs (PDL). As of April 5, 2024, the company formerly known as Peapod Digital Labs (PDL) changed its name to Ahold Delhaize USA. Further information can be found in this news article: "Ahold Delhaize says a final goodbye to the Peapod brand" (April 5, 2024). The grocer is sunsetting the storied e-commerce name as it merges its Peapod Digital Labs and Retail Business Services into a unified support group for its U.S. banners.

In this special issue, we’re taking a deep dive into the dynamics of the energy transition. It’s a multi-faceted challenge, encompassing everything from international policy to finding the optimal location for offshore wind turbines and anticipating how the emergence of hydrogen will shake things up. Each facet is its own microcosm, and while not all interests overlap, there is one common goal: a green future. Math serves as our compass, our guide to navigate uncertainties. As Karin Griffioen, Global Industry Director Energy at ORTEC, puts it: “The energy transition is incredibly complex and requires us to rely on thorough analyses and models - because intuition does not always hold the answers. You can only make the right decisions with a calculated approach.”

In the past decades the supply chain has mainly been concerned with globalization and cost efficiency, but things have changed considerably, and supply chains have drawn the attention of the boardroom. Geo-political developments are very different from five years ago, demographics are shifting, the energy crisis and sustainability are matters of growing concern, and consumer demand is more unpredictable than ever. On the other hand, technology, data science and artificial intelligence (AI) offer more solutions than ever before to make supply chains more resilient, and more flexible.