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.

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!

Service level vs. costs

The optimum balance between cost efficiency and service quality as one of the objectives of the Supply Chain Triangle.

Optimization of the product portfolio

Mathematical methods help to master complex relationships and countless options in the product portfolio. We show you how.

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.

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.

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.

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.

February 6, 2025

Tariff increases put global supply chains under pressure

International trade and economic policy is in a state of flux. Geopolitical tensions, trade wars and new tariffs are creating additional uncertainty.

January 30, 2025

Challenges in the supply chains of the automotive industry

The automotive industry is in a state of upheaval: global market changes, technological advances and strict environmental regulations are driving change.

January 3, 2025

Resilient supply chains in the pharmaceutical industry

Many children had to go to hospital in winter because there were no antibiotics. Instead of being treated at home, an inpatient infusion was often necessary.

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 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.

October 6, 2026

Insights: Production Planning in Response to Changes in Demand

Changes in demand require quick responses. At the same time, effective production planning determines which scheduled processes will remain unchanged.