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.
December 9, 2025
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.
November 4, 2025
Optimization of transport modes
Optimized transport mode selection lowers costs, improves service levels and reduces CO₂. This is how data-based distribution planning with mixed-mode strategies works.
October 14, 2025
Flowpath optimization
How mathematical optimization in consumer goods logistics reduces complexity and cuts costs.
September 22, 2025
SKU consolidation in consumer goods logistics
How mathematical optimization in consumer goods logistics reduces complexity and cuts costs.
September 1, 2025
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.
August 22, 2025
Rhythm Wheel based production planning
Rhythm-based production planning creates stability, reduces costs and brings calm to complex production processes.
July 9, 2025
Service level vs. costs
The optimal balance between cost efficiency and service quality as one of the goals of the Supply Chain Triangle.
June 11, 2025
Optimal safety stocks
High safety stocks give the good feeling of always having enough in stock, but also tie up a lot of capital. We show you how to find the optimum value.
April 30, 2025
Mathematical optimization for sustainable value creation
How can value chains be optimized and made ecologically sustainable? Analytics can help and even create a competitive advantage.
April 1, 2025
The added value of data: Why it's worth conquering the data mountain
For many companies, data preparation seems like an insurmountable mountain. But it's worth the climb - the benefits are huge.
March 5, 2025
Freeing up capital through optimal inventory
High stock levels tie up capital, while at the same time production must be secured despite supply chain problems. What is the optimum stock level?
February 17, 2025
From transit to triumph
Taking transport transit times into account optimizes production planning and reduces costs. Digital solutions balance materials, transportation, inventories and reliability.
March 25, 2026
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.
March 19, 2026
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.
March 3, 2026
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.

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