ORTEC

The ORTEC journey started in the early 1980s, when a few young Dutch students wanted to show the world the value of mathematics to secure long-term sustainable growth for organizations and society. More than 40 years later, ORTEC has partnered with many of the worlds' best-run organizations to make better data-driven decisions. Our decision-support software and data science expertise enable our customers to improve their business results and to make a positive impact on the world. With over 1,000 employees and offices spread across 13 countries, we help over 1,200 customers to make better decisions in an ever-changing world.

Solutions

Grocery Store Delivery

ORTEC's Store Delivery Optimization solutions are designed to transform grocery store delivery operations by improving efficiency and customer satisfaction. These solutions address the logistical needs of grocery retailers, focusing on enhancing the overall delivery experience and operational effectiveness.
Advanced route optimization identifies the most efficient delivery paths, cutting time and fuel costs. Load optimization maximizes vehicle capacity, reducing transportation expenses. Real-time data integration ensures continuous updates, aiding strategic decision-making.
Benefits include lower operational costs, more reliable and timely deliveries, and improved service quality. Optimizing routes and loads also reduces environmental impact, aligning with sustainability goals. Ortec uses cutting-edge technology to provide grocery retailers the tools needed for competitiveness in the dynamic delivery sector.

e-Grocery Delivery

The ORTEC e-Grocery Delivery solution is a cloud-native suite tailored for the fast-growing online grocery sector, seamlessly integrating timeslot booking with advanced planning and execution capabilities. This solution allows customers to reserve timeslots for delivery, which are dynamically added to and optimized within the schedule to increase capacity and minimize transportation costs.
Optimization is essential within the retail supply chain, facilitating online grocery order booking and delivery. The aim is to achieve exceptional customer experience with timely delivery while boosting business performance.
The solution includes an integrated approach combining booking, planning, dispatch and execution, employing cutting-edge technology for optimized supply chain visibility and process standardization. A continuously optimized schedule increases capacity for new timeslots and decreases transportation expenses, ensuring grocery retailers efficiently meet customer demands and increase availability.

Food and Beverage Whosale Distribution

ORTEC’s Foodservice Distribution Optimization enhances B2B delivery efficiency for the foodservice industry. It streamlines logistics processes, resulting in lower costs, improved customer satisfaction, and sustainability benefits.
Key features include route optimization, which uses algorithms to find the most efficient paths, saving time and fuel. Load optimization maximizes vehicle loading efficiency, reducing wasted space. Real-time data integration keeps operations up-to-date, facilitating prompt decision-making. The solutions are scalable and flexible.
The solutions significantly cut operational costs and improve delivery reliability and punctuality, leading to enhanced service levels. They also help in lowering the carbon footprint by optimizing routes and loads. ORTEC delivers these innovative technological solutions to help businesses stay competitive in the foodservice distribution sector.

Load Optimization is part of the Finished Goods Logistics

ORTEC's Finished Goods Logistics solution focuses on optimizing the distribution of manufactured products from production facilities to end-users or retailers. Catering specifically to the manufacturing industry, this solution aims to streamline logistics processes, enhance delivery efficiency, and improve overall operational performance.
This solution utilizes advanced algorithms to optimize route planning, ensuring timely deliveries while minimizing transportation costs. By integrating real-time data, manufacturers can gain actionable insights, enabling them to make informed decisions and increase supply chain visibility.
The primary objectives are to reduce logistics costs, enhance delivery reliability and punctuality, and promote sustainable practices by decreasing the carbon footprint. With ORTEC's technological innovation, manufacturers can improve their competitiveness in a rapidly evolving marketplace, ensuring finished goods are delivered efficiently and effectively.

Order Optimization

ORTEC's Order Optimization solution is tailored to enhance efficiency in manufacturing by streamlining order processing and fulfillment. Specifically designed for the complexities of the manufacturing industry, this solution integrates advanced optimization techniques aimed at improving resource allocation and operational productivity.
The solution utilizes sophisticated algorithms to prioritize and execute orders efficiently, ensuring a balance between demand and capacity. By leveraging real-time data insights, manufacturers can adjust production schedules dynamically, optimizing workforce and material utilization to respond effectively to market fluctuations. This adaptability extends to both large-scale factories and smaller production units.
Key benefits include reduced operational costs, faster order fulfillment, and improved accuracy in order processing. Supporting sustainability initiatives, the optimization techniques help in minimizing waste and maximizing the use of resources. ORTEC's cutting-edge technology provides manufacturers with the tools needed to maintain a competitive edge, driving enhanced performance in an ever-evolving manufacturing landscape.

References

Albert Heijn
Dynamic timeslot booking with advanced delivery management lets us offer excellent home delivery, reduce costs, and pioneer sustainable logistics in grocery e-commerce.”
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Braun Union Austria
ORTEC's SAP Add-On provides tailor-made route planning for Brau Union Austria. ORTEC's Algorithms for transportation optimization calculate the perfect route, factoring in orders, vehicle data, transportation expenses, and rates. They are able to optimize driver schedules and travel times. The result is optimized SAP logistics with a tailor-made route plan, displayed on a digital map and/or table.
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Inter Cars Poland
Inter Cars Poland, after launching their e-commerce platform, encountered a significant logistical challenge within their warehouse operations. The task of selecting the appropriate carton for each shipment proved to be more complex than anticipated.
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Bunzl Catering Supplies
Bunzl Catering Supplies, leading distributor of catering disposables, food packaging and hygiene products across the UK, will seamlessly transition its national delivery planning operations to ORTEC Food and Beverage Wholesale Distribution.
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Woolworths Australia
"ORTEC's innovative approach and proven track record were key factors in our decision. We are excited about the potential improvements in our delivery operations and the increased convenience for our customers."
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Publications

Logistics Leadership: Agility and Digital Transformation
Unpredictable customer expectations, complex supply chains, and unexpected disruptions demand more from companies than just a streamlined logistics process. Those who want to thrive in this dynamic environment must learn to plan for the unexpected, flexibly anticipate different scenarios, and switch gears in real time.
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Dynamic Planning Turns Logistics into Competitive Advantage
In the logistics landscape, predictability is scarce and complexity is pervasive. Supply chain executives grapple daily with volatile demand, shifting regulations, labor shortages, and fragmented data. Stefan Huntemann, Managing Partner at ORTEC, believes the solution isn’t simply to add more technology but to build deeper, human-informed intelligence into existing logistics systems.
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Innovation in Route Planning: A Breakthrough for the Logistics Sector
In today’s complex, time-sensitive supply chains, the ability to instantly adapt routes is crucial. Traditional algorithms laid the groundwork for route planning, but modern logistics demands more than the shortest pathit requires the smartest one, calculated in real time. ORTEC has reinvented route optimization by developing an algorithm geared at harnessing the parallel capabilities of computers.
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Supply Chain Agility: Planning for Unpredictable Disruptions
Learn how AI, digital twins, and scenario planning help consumer goods companies adapt faster. From strategic network design to demand planning, supply planning, and S&OP/IBP integration, learn four key planning dimensions for staying competitive amid disruptions.
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Ortec

Company info
ORTEC B.V.
Houtsingel 5
2719 EA Zoetermeer
The Netherlands
+31886783265

Software lines
Statistical Forecasting, Demand & Inventory Planning
Supply Chain Network Design & Digital Supply Chain Twin
Transport Management System