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Strengthen your supply chain with effective planning. Are legacy processes holding back your supply chain's effectiveness? Updating your planning processes can lead to substantial performance gains. Find out how to align your supply chain strategies with your business objectives. Explore our practical guide written by Noud Gademann to revamp your supply chain planning and achieve your targets: https://lnkd.in/eqPWV4HN

🌞 🌴 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 = 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀! At ORTEC, we believe that creativity and productivity thrive in inspiring environments. This summer, some team members embraced the opportunity to work from some truly beautiful locations, swapping their usual office desks for beachside views, mountain retreats, and charming countryside spots. Whether it’s the fresh sea breeze or the tranquility of a forest, our colleagues are proving that with the right tools and mindset, work can be both productive and refreshing, no matter where you are. Where have you been working from this summer? #LifeatORTEC #WorkFromAnywhere #HybridWork #Summer  

Need a productivity boost in your warehouse? Explore the top 7 strategies to optimize scheduling and enhance operations: 1. Utilize Predictive Workload Forecasting 2. Centralizing Scheduling Operations 3. Skill-Based Task Allocation 4. Adopting Real-Time Scheduling Flexibility 5. Integrated collaborating with Temporary Staffing Agencies 6. Ensuring Compliance and Employee Satisfaction 7. Leveraging Data-Driven Decision Making Tap into our insights with a simple click! https://lnkd.in/eHyfVd7c An article written by Jeroen Vangrunderbeeck, Industry lead Workforce Scheduling Warehouse Operations.

Explore Baldor's strategic shift in foodservice distribution, optimizing deliveries for customer satisfaction and growth. Gain insight into their evolution: https://lnkd.in/e89dSduD

🌟 𝗜𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲? More organizations are embracing self-scheduling, empowering employees to plan their own work schedules. This approach not only boosts flexibility and engagement but also helps optimize resources. However, it’s not without its challenges... In this blog, we dive into 5 key questions and offer practical tips to make self-scheduling work for your organization. Curious about the future of scheduling? Read on to find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/drt_F7Uv #SelfScheduling #WorkforceManagement #EmployeeEngagement 

[NEW Insight] Adapting to Shifting Workload Needs in Warehousing. Discover the full potential of your warehousing operations with ORTEC AI. Explore our latest blog post where we delve into managing shifting workload demands efficiently, so you can adapt swiftly and confidently in today's dynamic business environment. Learn the strategies for success! 💼🔄 https://lnkd.in/eu4gK4mv

🧡 Happy 'Monthly Math Mondays' from ORTEC! We are starting a monthly publication of a math puzzle to celebrate our love of mathematics. To kick-start this series, we’ve prepared you this tic-tac-toe puzzle. Do you know the correct answers? 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝘁? Let us know your answers in the comments below! You can participate in this puzzle until the end of the week. Then on Monday, August 19th the answer to this puzzle will be announced in this post. Happy solving! #MathMonday

Internship Spotlight! We recently had the pleasure of interviewing our talented intern Louisa, who spent six months with ORTEC in our Zoetermeer office, diving deep into the world of predictive analytics. Her innovative thesis focused on predicting parking times, a crucial topic in urban planning and transportation innovation. What was her experience like? What challenges did she face? And what valuable lessons did she learn? Here's a sneak peak at some of the questions asked: What did you do at ORTEC? “As a graduate intern in the Innovation Team at ORTEC, I have been focusing on predicting parking time using machine learning techniques. Considering that accurate travel time estimations are crucial for ORTEC’s routing solutions, and parking is often an important yet overlooked aspect of travel, my goal has been to determine the impact of parking time predictions on schedules.” How was your experience as a graduate intern? “The atmosphere within the team and ORTEC in general was very welcoming and stimulating. I joined many of the planned social events, such as escape rooms, padel, salsa workshops, and more! Additionally, having a supportive group of fellow graduate interns has made the process of writing my thesis a lot more fun.” What's next? “After my graduation I will work for half a year at CWI (Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica in the Netherlands) contributing to one of their very exciting research projects, followed by some months of travelling. When I'm back, I will definitely keep an eye open for opportunities within ORTEC, as I've enjoyed my time here a lot!" We wish Louisa the best of luck with her next career challenge! #LifeatORTEC #DataDriven #StudentSuccess #InternStories

☀️📚 Happy summer, 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴! Eager to stay engaged with important topics while making the most of your summer? Here are some top business book recommendations from us: 📚 Georgios Sarigiannidis recommends '𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦: 𝘈 𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘏𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘴'- "An excellent introduction to AI and its history with a comprehensive look at how AI is transforming our world." 📚 Marco Verhoeven suggests '𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦: 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘚𝘦𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘍𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨' - "A fascinating guide full of scientifically researched techniques, games and scenarios that help you to be better prepared for the future." 📚 Melek Akan, one of the initiators of ORTEC's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion book club picks 3 favorite reads that have sparked great discussions and insights in the book club: 1. '𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘞𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯: 𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘢 𝘉𝘪𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘔𝘦𝘯' - "In my opinion, this is an eye-opening book. It's uncovering data bias in a world designed for men and advocating for more inclusive decision-making." 2. '𝘚𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘐𝘥𝘪𝘰𝘵𝘴' - "A personal recommendation. This book talks about perspectives on different personality types and how to communicate & collaborate effectively with each.  3. '𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘱' - "Our current book club read! It's a valuable resource for navigating cultural differences in global business." 📚 Ad Peekstok highlights '𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘞𝘩𝘺' - "A powerful exploration of the reasons behind successful leadership and organizations." What book would you add to this list? #LifeatORTEC #BusinessBooks #Books #ProfessionalDevelopment

💭 "We are used to smart innovations that predict our behavior in our 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 lives: when I get into my car after work, Google Maps sets the destination to my home, and when I settle into my couch, Netflix knows what series I would like to see. Meanwhile, in 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀-𝘁𝗼-𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 (B2B) these technological advancements haven’t yet reached their full potential. If you ask me, there is lots of potential for the B2B world to advance and catch up," says ORTEC's Suzanne Thomasson. When we combine the smartness of Netflix and Google with online grocery planning, for instance, Suzanne sees a planner who is supported by proactive recommendations when improvements can be made in the future, alerts when their immediate attention is required, and machine learning models that improve planning accuracy. 🚀 In her latest column, Suzanne explains more about embracing the potential of smart innovations in B2B. Read her column: https://lnkd.in/ezMJrmt3 #B2B #Innovation #Egrocery