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Thoughts on energy systems, optimization, decision science, and building things that work.
Why Optimization Projects Fail (and What to Do About It)
Most optimization projects never deliver their promised value. After years of working on these initiatives, I've identified the patterns that separate successful projects from expensive failures.
ChatGPT and OR: 6 Non-obvious Ways to Boost Your Work
After countless hours experimenting with ChatGPT, I've identified six powerful applications that can genuinely transform your optimization work—plus three tempting uses you should avoid.
How a Small Manufacturer Saved EUR 370,000 with Mathematical Optimization
A real-world case study demonstrating how mathematical optimization delivered substantial savings for a mid-sized manufacturing company in Germany.
5 Not-So-Obvious Applications of AI in Healthcare
When people think of AI in healthcare, they typically imagine diagnosis and imaging. But mathematical optimization is transforming healthcare in less visible but equally impactful ways.
Two Spectacular Use-cases of Mathematical Optimization in Energy
The energy sector is where mathematical optimization truly shines. Here are two real-world examples showing how operations research transforms how utilities and power companies make decisions.
The Ultimate Fix To Your Production Planning Problems
Production planning managers face three persistent challenges: managing dependencies, handling rapid changes, and drowning in manual work. Mathematical optimization addresses all three.
3 Things We All Hate About Production Planning
If you've spent any time in production planning, you know the frustrations intimately. Here are the three pain points that production planning managers face daily.
A Primer on Mathematical Optimization
Mathematical optimization comprises techniques that help businesses make highly complex decisions. Here's a plain-language introduction to the field and why it matters.
How to Cut Patient Waiting Time by 94% with Lean and AI
An Italian hospital dramatically reduced patient waiting times by combining Lean Thinking with Mathematical Optimization. Here's how they achieved remarkable results.
The Ultimate Guide to Scoping An Optimization Project
Scoping is where optimization projects succeed or fail. Here are nine essential tips for getting it right, drawing on insights from practitioners who've learned these lessons the hard way.