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6 best practices for operationalizing decision models from local dev to production

A look at how to action a handful of best practices derived from experience and observation intended to improve decision model success.

How to scale logistics planning with optimization models

What if you could explore 100s or 1,000s of possible plans in seconds instead of 10s of plans in days or weeks? Optimization models make this possible all while keeping humans in the loop to ensure quality and build trust.

Operationalizing Python decision models: configurable options, simple I/O, custom logging, and more

If you’re building decision models in Python, our Python SDK and decision science platform make the development process faster (and easier) so you can get your model safely into production.

In conversation with the HiGHS project developers

What is HiGHS? How is it used for MIP solving? Who’s using HiGHS? And what’s next for this open source project? We spoke with the creators of the HiGHS project to find out.

Observability & decision science: Monitoring optimization model performance and more

When decision models power real-life operations, any sort of model performance failure is a nightmare. Learn why observability in the operations research space is often a challenge – and how to give your team more visibility into model performance with DecisionOps.

Simulate “what if” questions for decision models with scenario testing and Nextmv

What if order volume increases 4x? What if I changed shift length? What’s the best model formulation? Efficiently play out different scenarios under realistic conditions before committing to a plan using Nextmv’s scenario testing capabilities.

The sushi is ready. How do I deliver it? A look at the behind-the-scenes logistics.

We examine the value of treating decision models as engineered software components and how to approach decision modeling with an adaptable process.

Bring your custom Python decision model to Nextmv: Build, test, deploy

Accelerate development of your Python decision models – from completely custom models to those built using popular modeling tools – with features for testing, deploying, managing, and collaborating.

What is DecisionOps and why does it matter?

The ops-ification of disciplines such as software development, machine learning, and security aims to increase efficiency and reduce risk. For decision science and operations research — a discipline built on efficiency — it’s no different.

Nextmv HiGHSpy decision app: Build, test, and deploy Python MIP models faster

If you’re solving mixed-integer programming problems in Python, the latest Nextmv app will accelerate your development. Deploy, test, manage, and collaborate on your HiGHSpy model with our DecisionOps platform.

Optimizing routes for student pickup and dropoff with HopSkipDrive and Nextmv

To solve the complex transportation challenges of school districts nationwide, HopSkipDrive leverages Nextmv’s building blocks to develop its proprietary and customizable student routing solution.

Link and test logistics models for demand forecasting, shift scheduling, and vehicle routing

Follow this step-by-step tutorial to go from a forecasted demand to optimized routes for delivery and similar use cases. Create and customize decision apps using OR-Tools, HiGHS, Pyomo, and more.

Optimizing your AI investment with decision services

Identify and link operational areas that benefit from decision models such as vehicle routing, worker scheduling, and order fulfillment – empowering your teams to deliver more decision AI projects faster.