Overcoming Challenges in AI Implementation in Manufacturing
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in manufacturing promises a revolution in efficiency, precision, and innovation. However,...
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Marco Better
- Jul 29
The Future of AI in Manufacturing
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming manufacturing, ushering in a new era of efficiency, quality control, and innovation....
Marco Better
- May 29
6 Lessons for Successful Implementations: Get your Production Scheduling Done Right the First Time
Companies with increasingly complex manufacturing systems often find themselves needing better production schedules. This need can stem...
Marco Better
- May 6
Minimizing Product Waste by Matching Forecasted Demand with Planned Production
In the fast-paced world of food and beverage manufacturing, managing a complex supply chain can pose formidable challenges, especially...
Marco Better
- Apr 29
Optimal Production Scheduling
Commercial software offerings for production scheduling are rife with terms and labels that are meant to impress potential customers into...
Marco Better
- Apr 22
Streamlining Transportation Costs in Oil and Gas Supply Chain Management
This case study features how our solution helped a large oil and gas refinery and distribution company minimize transportation costs.
Marco Better
- Apr 5
Revolutionizing Automotive Seat Manufacturing: A Case Study
In the realm of automotive manufacturing, efficiency is paramount. One global giant in automobile seat cushion production faced...
Marco Better
- Jul 20, 2023
Driving Efficiency and Sustainability: The Benefits of OPS for EV Battery Manufacturers
Introduction The electric vehicle (EV) industry is rapidly growing, fueled by the need for sustainable transportation. As EVs gain...
Marco Better
- Jun 21, 2023
Exciting News for Chip Manufacturers!
🌟 Optimal Production Scheduling: Unlocking Efficiency and Growth 🌟 With the opportunities afforded by the CHIPS Act, the US chip...
Marco Better
- Mar 17, 2023
The Production Scheduling Maturity Model
From the spreadsheet to APS and, ultimately, to OPS Most manufacturers employ large, unwieldy Excel spreadsheets to perform production...
Marco Better
- Feb 15, 2023
Are face-to-face meetings worth the hassle?
I just got back from a visit to a client’s manufacturing facility in Mexico. This is the most recent in a series of trips in and outside...
Marco Better
- Jan 20, 2023
Is Your Production Scheduler Experiencing Burn-Out?
In our work, we often come across incredibly talented and capable production schedulers and planners at our clients’ manufacturing plants....
Marco Better
- Jan 12, 2023
2 Lessons From The Recent Southwest Airlines Debacle
Southwest Airlines was one of my favorite airlines, so when I heard about their December 2022 debacle, I felt disappointed and decided to...
Marco Better
- Jun 15, 2022
Optimal Production Scheduling: real or marketing hyperbole?
Do you think using a real, mathematical optimizer to schedule your production is overkill? Has your ERP vendor told you that using a...
Marco Better
- May 1, 2022
And... We're Live!
As of today, Better Business Analytics (BBA) is in business! Spun-off from OptTek Systems, BBA will now service all of OptTek's...
Marco Better
- Apr 30, 2022
10 things no vendor will tell you about why most production scheduling automation projects fail.
HINT: do NOT fire your production scheduler! Here are 10 things we have learned over the years that will ensure your production...
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