Vanguard Optimization Add-on

What Sets Us Apart

Allocate Resources Most Efficiently

Vanguard Optimization gives you the ability to perform:

Linear Program (LP) optimization
Integer Program (IP) optimization
Nonlinear, Single-value optimization
Stochastic optimization

At the core of Vanguard Optimization is the Stochastic Optimizer, a simulation tool that takes the iterative Monte Carlo process a step further, actually finding and flagging the best inputs to the most complex models. Stochastic Optimizer is uniquely dynamic for two reasons. It is free of the model-characteristic requirements (linearity, discontinuity) that restrict most other optimization tools. And it plugs right into grid-computing setups, letting you allocate spare desktop capacity to enormously complex calculations. These attributes are critical to tackling the toughest resource allocation problems, such as choosing the right product mix to maximize profit given limited raw materials and resources.

Lastly, Vanguard Optimization functions are modular. Each model is able to run as a single component in a more complete analysis. Other features include:

Automated data import and structuring
Optimization
Export data back to business systems

NOTE: Vanguard LP/IP optimization routines support unlimited variables and constraints.

Featured case studies

Aurobindo Pharma

increase in inventory utilization

Microvention

improvement in forecast accuracy

Winzer

reduction in inventory spending

Automate your supply chain planning

With Vanguard Predictive Planning, most of the supply chain planning process can be automated through artificial intelligence, prescriptive analytics, a robust rules engine, and extensive workflow.

Planners are left to make potential overrides and provide oversight for exceptions. Through a unified IBP platform, organizations can now understand the true end-to-end implications of any sales forecast or demand change in real-time.

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Results

“Billions [of dollars] in operating margin and trillions in market capitalization separate supply chain winners from losers,” according to AMR Research.

Best-in-class planners see:

reduction in inventory

stronger perfect order fulfillment

shorter cash to cash cycle times

fewer stockouts than competitors

Customer testimonials

Joachim Schwarzkopf MBA, PhD

Senior Portfolio Manager, Novartis – Vaccines & Diagnostics

"We are making strategic decisions that have long-term impacts on our business. Without Vanguard, we would not have the visibility and analysis we need to make the right decisions."

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Brent Phillips

Director of Demand Planning at Traeger Grills

“Our team selected Vanguard Software because we believe they are the best solution for our current demand planning needs and future supply planning needs.”

Renee Thomas Jacobs

CEO, Buy Auto Parts

"From the first time we loaded our data into Vanguard, we've been happy with the results. Between heigtening our understanding of sales cycle curves, the immense flexibility and responsiveness of the platform, and providing a single view of all items and categories, we've had a very positive experience."

Jim Cafferty

Lead Evaluator for Winzer

“One vendor stood head and shoulders above the others through the process — Vanguard Software. Vanguard consistently worked harder and provided more tangible, high-quality data and answers to questions than any other competitor.”

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