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.
August 22, 2025
Rhythm Wheel based production planning
Rhythm-based production planning creates stability, reduces costs and brings calm to complex production processes.
August 4, 2025
Trade-offs as a challenge
For companies, trade-offs are an everyday reality and a challenge that needs to be mastered.
July 14, 2025
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!
July 9, 2025
Service level vs. costs
The optimum balance between cost efficiency and service quality as one of the objectives 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.
February 27, 2026
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.
January 26, 2026
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.
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.
October 20, 2026
How Automotive Suppliers Can Effectively Plan Their Network of Plants When Relocating Production
Relocating production within a network of plants is more than just a matter of capacity. The key factor is whether service, costs, and transformation align.
October 13, 2026
How Automotive Suppliers Ensure Feasible Detailed Planning in the Face of Last-Minute Changes to Order Calls
A prioritized task affects more than one slot in the schedule. The key is to determine which sequence still works given real-world constraints.
October 7, 2026
Interview: Rolling Capacity Planning: Planning for Internal Combustion Engines and Electric Mobility Together
How automotive suppliers plan capacity across their plants for internal combustion engines and e-mobility despite uncertain demand—with OPTANO and Gurobi.