OPTANO Insights: Planning, Analytics and Best Practices

Practical articles on supply chain, prescriptive analytics and OR. How companies can improve their planning in a measurable and data-based way with OPTANO.

OPTANO Insights: Planning, Analytics and Best Practices

Practical articles on supply chain, prescriptive analytics and OR. How companies can improve their planning in a measurable and data-based way with OPTANO.
Interview: Dynamic network realignment of volatile supply chains
Supply chains today are under constant pressure of uncertainty, while established network structures are increasingly reaching their limits. The interview shows why traditional planning approaches are no longer sufficient and how companies can make better decisions.
Insights: Planning Governance and Transparency
Planning rarely fails due to data—but rather due to inconsistent decision-making logic. The article shows why spreadsheet-based planning reaches its limits and how mathematical optimization helps to make complex decisions consistently and reliably.
Interview: Unlocking Hidden Potential in Linehaul
Many linehaul networks function reliably in everyday operations. Schedules are set, processes are in place, and routines are well-established. And yet, upon closer inspection, it often becomes clear: not everything that works is truly efficient.
End-to-end decision support in retail logistics
End-to-end decision support reduces total costs in retail logistics by 5-10 % through holistic modeling instead of silo optimization. Find out in our insights how intelligent decision support achieves this.
Interview: Optimization of transport networks
This interview with our experts shows why rising cost pressure and increasing complexity make structural optimization of transport networks necessary and what concrete potential this offers.
Retail logistics under pressure
Logistics optimization with mathematical optimization: Up to 15 % lower costs, 25 % less CO₂ and higher capacity utilization thanks to multi-destination models.
Inefficiency in distribution
Rising customer expectations, volatile markets and growing demand are challenging distribution. Operational measures alone are often not enough to eliminate long-term inefficiencies.
Firefighting in the supply chain
Machine breakdowns, delivery delays or plant closures are everyday occurrences in supply chains. Many companies still react improvised, manually and with little transparency.
Optimization instead of standstill
Global supply chains, volatile markets and rising costs are putting a strain on inbound logistics. Excel is no longer enough - modern optimization creates transparency and security of supply.
Rhythm Wheel based production planning
Rhythm-based production planning creates stability, reduces costs and brings calm to complex production processes.
Trade-offs as a challenge
For companies, trade-offs are an everyday reality and a challenge that needs to be mastered.
Reduce CO₂ emissions and save costs at the same time
Mathematical optimization makes it possible to save CO2 without major investment - and reduce costs at the same time. We show you how!
Interview: Optimization of transport networks
This interview with our experts shows why rising cost pressure and increasing complexity make structural optimization of transport networks necessary and what concrete potential this offers.
Complex CEP transport networks
How a data-driven proof of concept can identify short-term linehaul cost savings of ~5-10% - laying the foundation for holistic network optimization.
Mathematical optimization for the parcel industry
The peak season for parcel services begins with the holidays. Shipment volumes rise sharply, while customers expect particularly fast and punctual deliveries right now.
Interview: Dynamic network realignment of volatile supply chains
Supply chains today are under constant pressure of uncertainty, while established network structures are increasingly reaching their limits. The interview shows why traditional planning approaches are no longer sufficient and how companies can make better decisions.
Insights: Planning Governance and Transparency
Planning rarely fails due to data—but rather due to inconsistent decision-making logic. The article shows why spreadsheet-based planning reaches its limits and how mathematical optimization helps to make complex decisions consistently and reliably.
Interview: Unlocking Hidden Potential in Linehaul
Many linehaul networks function reliably in everyday operations. Schedules are set, processes are in place, and routines are well-established. And yet, upon closer inspection, it often becomes clear: not everything that works is truly efficient.
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