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Jul 7, 2022 // Björn Heinen

Root Cause Analysis in Manufacturing Companies – Tracking down errors

Some defects in processes or products can have a strong impact on the profitability of a company. Quality problems can cause high costs in manufacturing companies, for example due to rework, rejects, or a lack of planning and adherence to schedules.

Feb 21, 2020 // Björn Heinen

How Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence have (not) changed over time

Machine learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Data Mining, … The terms have certainly changed over the years but how many of them are really new and how many have actually been around for decades already?

Sep 16, 2019 // Björn Heinen

Why Data Science Projects Fail

In this article, I will discuss some of the most common reasons for the failure of data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence projects. While I could not possibly list every reason a project may fail, from my experience these are some of the main reasons why data science projects go wrong.

Jun 17, 2019 // Björn Heinen

Machine Learning - a look behind the hype

The term Machine Learning is often used for marketing and sales purposes. It should therefore not be forgotten that behind the buzzword, there is in fact real added value for companies.

Dec 11, 2018 // Björn Heinen

Santa Claus sends you tips for a smart factory

As everyone knows, Santa Claus performs logistical masterpieces every year. He is a specialist on organization: Billions of gifts have to reach most of the 194 countries worldwide at the right time in the Christmas season.