Achieving Faster Resource Optimization and $1.5M in Annualized Savings
Read about how Aimpoint Digital helped a metallurgical additive manufacturer achieve $1.5M in annual savings and save one month of work each year through optimization using Gurobi.
The Challenge
Our client, a producer of metallurgical additives for steelmaking, combines raw materials to create mixtures that match their clients’ requirements for mixture composition and properties. For years, they used complex Excel workflows to determine the right blends. This manual process required several days of work each month before they could share the formulas with their production team.
While that system got the job done, few people knew how it worked or if it provided the optimal blends. The client wanted to simplify the process so others could learn the ropes, and Aimpoint Digital was ready to help them streamline.
Our Approach
A key objective of all our client engagements is leaving the process simpler than you found it. Our team worked closely with the client, focusing on streamlining the process by making the solution process easier and user-friendly through:
Understanding the Client’s Needs
Our team began by understanding the client’s current blending process and the constraints they faced with their current system. This involved detailed consultations to map out the exact requirements and challenges of their existing system.
Building Mathematical Models
We developed a mathematical model that could be solved using Gurobi. This model aimed to optimize the blending process, ensuring the correct combinations of raw materials were used to meet customer specifications at the least cost while respecting available inventory levels of raw materials.
Speed to Value
The new system reduced the solve time from several days to under a few minutes, demonstrating immediate value and efficiency gains.
Simplifying the Process
We focused on making the optimized solution user-friendly. The aim was to ensure that even those with non-technical backgrounds could easily use the new system. Our team built an intuitive interface and led comprehensive training sessions for key client stakeholders.
Results
After turning the customer’s needs into constraints in a mathematical model and using Gurobi to solve, we helped our client achieve $1.5M in annual savings while also making their production process more user-friendly and faster—with solve times in under a few minutes.
%20(1).jpg)
The new system was designed to be accessible to all users, regardless of technical expertise. This democratization of technology empowered more of our client’s team members to engage with and benefit from the new, streamlined process.
.jpg)
Key Takeaways
By using Gurobi to solve our client’s technical and practical constraints, Aimpoint Digital brings the benefits of mathematical optimization to many of those smaller businesses that might not have considered the technology otherwise.
Many companies recognize the value of using data analytics in their operations, but knowing where and how to start can be a challenge—especially with so many different technologies available on the market.
That’s where our team steps in. We ensure clients get the most out of their technology investments—whether they are integrating self-service analytics, implementing AI at scale, or modernizing their infrastructure environments.
Thanks to our relationship with partners like Gurobi, our clients can access cutting-edge tools supported by mathematical optimization. This enables customers to turn raw data sources into actionable information quickly, leading to better decision-making.
Related case studies
.png)
Let’s talk data.
We’ll bring the solutions.
Whether you need advanced AI solutions, strategic data expertise, or tailored insights, our team is here to help.