Innovation Group
Seven steps from idea to production
Every project moves through the same gates, so a weak idea stops early and a strong one keeps moving.
The path
Any model we make can be turned into an application with only a little more effort. When an idea becomes a blockbuster, it moves to our Enterprise Group to scale across the organization.
Our most important example is VINLogic, the project that convinced us the future was in apps as well as models.
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Learn your stack
Start on your preferred platforms for rapid prototyping.
- 2
Design with the users
Work directly with operators and decision-makers to learn what they really need.
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Prove the concept
Test the idea systematically with the right technical tools.
- 4
Bring in feedback
Keep checking with real operators and managers throughout development.
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Make the call
Advance the winners and drop the dead ends, based on business value.
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Rebuild as an application
Use proven design principles and screens in the language of the business.
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Deploy to production
Deliver a decision tool that business users can run on their own.
How an idea gets delivered
Proof of concept. Fast development and testing on your platforms, before you commit to building an application.
Desktop and web tools. Tools analysts and managers use on their own to explore scenarios while the concept is being validated.
Enterprise applications. Organization-wide deployment, with the scale and reliability that requires.
Industries
| Manufacturing | Consumer goods, food processing and chemical operations. |
| Automotive | Supply chain optimization and logistics. |
| Government and defense | Decision support for critical systems. |
| Process industries | Advanced analytics in applications built for operators. |
Tell us your problem
What would happen if you changed it?
Describe the decision in front of you. We'll tell you whether a model can answer it, and what it would take.
- A straight answer on whether simulation is the right tool
- Which tool fits, even if it isn't one we use every day
- A rough scope and timeline, before any commitment