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Zoetermeer, The Netherlands – ORTEC, the global provider of decision support software and data science capabilities, is pleased to announce the appointment of Georgios Sarigiannidis as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1st, 2025. Georgios Sarigiannidis succeeds Michael van Duijn, who, after 30 years of service at ORTEC of which 7,5 years as CEO, has decided to pursue new horizons outside of ORTEC.
In the rapidly evolving foodservice sector, the demand for efficiency and reliability has never been greater. Traditional distribution models are being challenged by the increasing need for faster, more transparent services.
Our Foodservice Distribution Optimization Suite is a comprehensive set of tools and capabilities designed specifically for the foodservice distribution industry. This suite encompasses advanced route optimization, load building, real-time visibility, and predictive analytics, allowing foodservice distributors to streamline their delivery operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer service.
Read on and discover how foodservice delivery optimization will increase operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.
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.
Discover actionable insights, expert perspectives, and real-world examples to harness the full potential of data and AI.
We’re excited to announce that we as ORTEC have pledged to set and achieve science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with climate science. The commitment to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) involves setting both near-term and net-zero targets.
How advanced tools and collaboration drive efficiency
Technology companies must continuously innovate to stay ahead. Efficiency isn't just a matter of product development, but also smart resource management. This was especially true for one global company facing the challenge of deploying thousands of specialists worldwide for large and complex projects. Where personnel planning was once managed using Excel, the scale and complexity of operations soon made this approach unsustainable. The solution? An advanced workforce planning application, developed in close collaboration with ORTEC, allowing the company to assign the right people to the right tasks, anywhere in the world. This transition not only improved efficiency but also led to a cultural shift within the organization, with visibility and collaboration at the core. “Our tool can weigh thousands of scenarios and options against each other based on the company’s business logic, then choose the best options.”
Interview with Meike de With and Chuck Ng, Data Science & Consulting at ORTEC
Maarten van Mierlo learned the value of good planning in his previous roles, a lesson he now applies as the Manager of Healthcare Logistics at Máxima MC (MMC). While healthcare may seem like a unique world, it can certainly benefit from experiences in other sectors. By planning smarter, people can be deployed more effectively without working harder, says Van Mierlo: “Satisfied employees are becoming increasingly important for hospitals, and so is capacity management.”
Interview with Maarten van Mierlo, Manager of Healthcare Logistics at Máxima MC
The integration of AI and machine learning into workforce scheduling has the potential to increase efficiencies and provide workers with more autonomy over their schedules. To deliver on its promise, it is imperative to address the concerns, that often come with technological shifts, with a human-centered approach.
Point of view by Pui Yi Chan | Corporate Sustainability Manager at ORTEC