Month: December 2019

Introduction In the waves of hype around Advanced analytics, we may sometimes lose the focus on the fact that there will always be some form

The core of Deep Learning (DL) ANNs, which are inspired by how a human brain works, form the core of DL and its true realization.

Deep Learning in IoT In the era of the Internet of Things (IoT), an enormous amount of sensory data for a wide range of fields and

We talk about impact of technology, computing, Big Data etc. etc. on Businesses in the coming decade. We also talk about how organizations will need

Our example Scenario The title of this post uses the word “experiment” since I tried experimenting, leveraging cluster analysis for supplier selection. I am not

There is a difference between information and insight In this analytics powered age where we are getting drenched with analytics hype, everyone around us suddenly

Why do you need geospatial analytics for IoT? Imagine that your company sells a device that measures airborne pollutants. It is internet-enabled and reports data

Part -I Challenges in the Food Logistics network The modern food chain is very large and complex. There are numerous actors involved that influence the

Practice makes a modeler perfect When you have a business problem for which you need to create a simulation model at hand, the most critical

Since I obtained a provisional patent for a Smart yard management solution during the week of Thanksgiving, it kind of became addictive. I have now

Supplier Selection Problem: Ranking of Suppliers In real world, sourcing executives generally have a large pool of suppliers to select from.  In terms of leveraging analytics,

Critical role of time standards in Warehouse operations A warehouse manager can use time standards in a variety of applications and in virtually any type

Industry 4.0 and our “Profitability” Silo When we think about predictive maintenance, we think about large, heavy machinery humming of factory floors, doing their part

Remember the French customs office scene from the movie “From Paris with Love” ? Travolta is trying to get a bag full of energy drink

This blog is based on a news article in Forbes Power of drawing insights from events in the Business World When you see evolving trends

The role of a robust strategy has increased in today’s environment “Retail Apocalypse” continues to claim victims every few months. Whenever a retailer declares bankruptcy,

Art of modeling – choosing the abstraction level As you become more experienced analytics professional in your career, you extend your expertise beyond the science

Why Risk Pooling is important to understand for modelers From a Supply Chain Network Design perspective, risk pooling refers to facility consolidation, which leads to

What exactly is Deep Learning ? Deep learning is driving rapid innovations in artificial intelligence and influencing massive disruptions across all markets. This article provides

Caution…this is not the Sci-Fi version If you came here hoping to read about Algorithms that will take full control of your Supply Chain planning

The New kind of Black Friday rush In the WSJ article “Retailers adjust as online sales soar”, writer Sarah Nassauer so aptly highlights the environment

Supply Chain Disruptions The view, during and after a snowstorm when you are safely and warmly tucked inside your home, is beautiful…as shown in the

Finally went for it…!!! I had this itch for years to file for an individual patent for an idea. So last week I filed for

Lean had a drawback…… If you are well versed in Lean, and hence Toyota Production System, you are aware of the fact that unique Toyota