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On May 29th 2020, ORTEC has received SAP Certification for the newest release of its logistics optimization solution, ORTEC for SAP S/4HANA® rel 3.0, from the SAP Integration and Certification Center (SAP ICC) in Walldorf.
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.
June 2020
Businesses looking to adopt a data-driven approach tend to focus first
on creating or acquiring the type of technology that can provide the innovative opportunities they’re looking for. But technology is only a part of the puzzle: the success of a digital transformation depends entirely on changes within the organization and whether there’s a solid plan in place. It takes a careful strategy to make clear what changes are needed – and what technological solutions help drive these changes. Implementing this strategy requires a consistent roadmap that carefully aligns various components of the plan.
This article is the second out of five articles as part of the series on Five Ways of Translating Data into Better Decision-Making. It is powered by Rianne Langenberg, Managing Consultant, and focuses on changes in organizations and operating processes.
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.
In May 2020 ORTEC hosted the webinar: 6 Steps to Improve Service & Efficiency in the Last Mile.
Get practical tips for effective e-commerce and home delivery logistics, by watching this webinar.
Webinar - 6 Steps to Improve Service & Efficiency in the Last Mile
The world of retail is in constant flux. The effects of the coronavirus pandemic are a stark manifestation of this. While some retailers have been forced to temporarily close down most of their stores, others are struggling to cope with peaking order numbers. Supermarkets, convenience stores and pharmacies, in particular, are seeing an upsurge in volumes. With purchases increasing, the importance of store deliveries cannot be understated. However, time windows for delivery at stores are getting tighter due to governmental restrictions. Inventory space is getting smaller. Shelving is preferably done outside of peak hours to respect social distancing, but also at times when employees can be contracted at a reasonable cost. This puts a lot of pressure on store managers, who want to implement a repeatable replenishment schedule. It also stresses transportation and distribution. In our latest E-Guide, we discuss 5 best practices that can help you uphold service levels at lower costs.
By Goos Kant, Professor Logistic Optimization Tilburg University and Managing Partner ORTEC
Efficient store delivery, also known as in-store product delivery or retail store replenishment, is essential for meeting customer demands and staying ahead in the competitive retail industry. Our comprehensive 5-step guide provides expert tips and strategies to boost service and efficiency in your store delivery process, backed by the latest industry insights
By Goos Kant, Professor Logistic Optimization Tilburg University and Managing Partner ORTEC
This E-Guide '5 Steps to improve service and efficiency in store delivery: reaching the next level in retail logistics' is for retail supply chain managers looking to streamline store delivery for food and consumer goods:
Answer to above question? It depends on what they are used for
This became clear to me on a sunny afternoon in Southern France, when my customer proudly presented a load fill KPI averaging 95%. This ended our sales pitch based at 85% average load fill (which we calculated using their data) – and would lose said customer 850.000 Euro profit per year. Every year.
While P&G, Coca-Cola, Walmart and many others save hundreds of thousands or even millions of Euros a year using our technology on a daily basis, and this over many years, in the case above, our customer
was convinced that no further improvements to their load fills were possible.
By Dick Zijlstra, Director of Value Realization and Senior Account Manager at ORTEC
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 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.