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Cymer Case Study

Cymer Maximize Service Revenue

Cymer faced a significant challenge in their reactive approach to part replacement

Cymer, a global leader in engineering, manufacturing, and maintaining lasers for chip production, faced a significant challenge in the reactive approach to part replacement. Responding reactively to part failures resulted in high costs, both in terms of machine downtime and customer dissatisfaction. The unplanned replacement of parts due to failure, rather than scheduled maintenance, incurred substantial expenses, often exceeding a million dollars per occurrence. Machine downtime not only translated into financial losses but also led to dissatisfied customers, further impacting the company’s bottom line.

Calligo sought to optimize the clients’ maintenance operations

In collaboration with Calligo, Cymer implemented a comprehensive solution to address the challenges of reactive maintenance and optimize their operations:

  1. Integrated Predictive Analytics: Calligo leveraged machine diagnostics to predict the lifespan of components using ARIMA Time-Series and Survival Curve Modeling. This allowed for accurate forecasts of potential failures.
  2. Demand Forecast Integration: Machine lifespan predictions were combined with customer demand forecasts using sophisticated Monte Carlo simulations, providing a robust basis for decision-making.
  3. Customized Predictive Models: Calligo incorporated customer-specific service and maintenance preferences into the predictive models. This customization enhanced the accuracy of predictions, aligning maintenance actions with individual customer needs.
  4. Proactive Service Planning: The integrated predictive models enabled Cymer to schedule machine services and maintenance before failures occurred. This proactive approach positioned the company to avoid machine downtime and enhance operational efficiency.

Data Science Methodology:

  • ARIMA Time-Series: Utilized for accurate time-series analysis to predict component lifespan.
  • Survival Curve Modeling: Implemented to estimate failure probabilities and optimize maintenance schedules.
  • Monte Carlo Simulation: Used for scenario modeling and demand forecast integration.
  • Markov Chain Modeling: Applied to analyze the transition of machine states over time.
  • Tree-based ML Modeling: Utilized for creating predictive models based on decision trees.

Significant positive impact on Cymer’s operations

The implementation of the proactive maintenance strategy with Calligo had a significant positive impact on Cymer’s operations and business outcomes:

  • Accurate Demand Forecasts: Demand forecasts achieved an average accuracy of 92%, leading to more meaningful service dates and efficient resource allocation.
  • Downtime Reduction: Machine downtime, estimated to cost millions of dollars per day, was reduced by upwards of 50%. This reduction not only optimized operational costs but also greatly increased customer satisfaction.
  • Inventory Management Optimization: The proactive approach facilitated better inventory management, resulting in significant cost reductions.
  • Estimated Financial Impact: The overall estimated impact amounted to millions of dollars per year, reflecting the substantial savings and increased revenue generated by the proactive maintenance approach.

In summary, Calligo’s collaboration with Cymer resulted in a transformative shift from reactive to proactive maintenance, leveraging advanced data science methodologies. This not only addressed the initial challenges but also positioned Cymer as an industry leader, optimizing operations, reducing costs, and enhancing customer satisfaction.

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Living Spaces Customer Insights

Unlocking Experian data’s untapped potential to understand and maximize customer insights for Living Spaces’ ROI.

Living Spaces, a prominent furniture store, sought to gain a deeper understanding of its customer base. In pursuit of this goal, the company had invested in an annual subscription to Experian data, a substantial financial commitment. However, despite having access to this valuable resource for several years, Living Spaces had yet to unlock the full potential of the data. They were essentially spending money without realizing the significant value it could bring to their business. The challenge was to harness the power of Experian data to drive meaningful insights and maximize the return on investment (ROI).

Living Spaces harnessed Experian data, identified use cases, and achieved empowered decisions, enhanced retention, and increased revenue.

In order to address Living Spaces’ challenge, our team undertook a systematic approach. We initiated the following actions:

Review of Business Processes: We thoroughly examined Living Spaces’ existing business processes to understand their operations and data utilization.

Experian Data Assessment: We became familiar with the Experian data subscription, identifying its various features and data points.

Data Integration and Correlation: We identified correlations and connections between the Experian data and Living Spaces’ internal data. This process involved aligning relevant Experian features with the company’s specific data points.

Business Use Case Identification: We pinpointed key business use cases that could leverage Experian data to address specific challenges. These use cases were centered around marketing initiatives, customer segmentation, and predicting customer behavior, all of which held the potential to generate substantial ROI.

ROI and LOE Measurement: Each identified use case was rigorously assessed in terms of its potential Return on Investment (ROI) and Level of Effort (LOE) required for implementation. This evaluation helped prioritize and focus on the most promising opportunities.

Living Spaces transformed with Experian data: empowered decisions, enhanced retention, increased revenue, and data-driven success.

The result of this project was a transformative shift for Living Spaces. The actions taken had a significant impact:

Empowered Decision-Making: Living Spaces gained the ability to leverage their existing data effectively, providing the confidence needed to make informed business decisions.

Enhanced Customer Retention: The insights derived from Experian data allowed Living Spaces to tailor their marketing initiatives, customer segmentation, and predictive analytics to better meet customer needs. This, in turn, improved customer satisfaction and retention.

Increased Revenue: The downstream effects of leveraging Experian data for customer-focused initiatives led to increased revenue for Living Spaces. By understanding customer behavior and preferences, the company could offer more personalized experiences, driving higher sales and customer loyalty.

In summary, by harnessing the potential of Experian data and employing data science methodologies, Living Spaces transformed its business processes, improved customer retention, and significantly increased revenue. This case study exemplifies the power of data-driven insights and strategic data utilization in enhancing business performance.

Data Science Methodologies

To achieve the desired outcomes, we employed various data science methodologies, including:

  • Data Science by Design: We used a structured and planned approach to ensure that data science techniques and models were developed to address specific business questions and challenges effectively.
  • Feature Importance: By identifying the most influential features within the Experian data, we could refine the data selection process and optimize predictive models.
  • Decision Trees: Decision trees were used to guide the selection of features and the development of customer segmentation models and predictive analytics, enhancing decision-making.
Juniper case study

Juniper Networks Predict Failures

Developing a machine learning solution to accurately predict failures, reducing costs and repair time.

Juniper Networks, Inc. is a renowned multinational corporation specializing in networking products. One of the challenges they faced was the need to improve their parts replacement process when a board failed a Quality Assurance (QA) test. The existing process resulted in unnecessary part replacements, increased costs, and additional repair time. To address these issues, Juniper collaborated with us to develop a machine learning solution that predicted part failures and prioritized replacements based on cost. This case study highlights the actions taken and the impactful outcomes achieved through the implementation of the solution.

Juniper Networks faced challenges in their parts replacement process when a board failed a QA test. The existing approach lacked efficiency and cost-effectiveness, as it replaced parts solely based on failure frequency without considering their actual functionality. This led to unnecessary part replacements, increased costs, and prolonged repair time. Juniper needed a solution that could accurately predict part failures and optimize the replacement process.

Optimizing the parts replacement process and reduce unnecessary costs.

To address Juniper’s challenge, we developed a machine learning model that could predict the likelihood of part failures based on various factors, including historical data from QA tests. The model also incorporated the cost of repairing each part. By leveraging the power of machine learning, we aimed to optimize the parts replacement process and reduce unnecessary costs.

The model took into account multiple variables such as failure patterns, part characteristics, and repair costs. It learned from historical data to identify patterns and make accurate predictions. By considering the cost of repairing each part, the model prioritized replacing cheaper parts first, thereby reducing the overall cost incurred during the repair process.

A significant positive impact in cost reductions

The implementation of the machine learning solution had a significant impact on Juniper Networks. The optimized parts replacement process resulted in estimated cost reductions of $500,000 per month. By accurately predicting part failures and prioritizing cost-effective replacements, Juniper eliminated unnecessary part replacements and associated costs. Moreover, the streamlined process reduced repair time, leading to improved operational efficiency and faster turnaround for customers.

The machine learning solution provided Juniper Networks with actionable insights that transformed their QA testing and parts replacement procedures. By leveraging data-driven predictions, Juniper was able to make informed decisions, reduce costs, and enhance overall productivity.

United Nations Case Study

United Nations Sustainability

A Case Study in Enhancing UN Sustainability Goals

Calligo recognized the need to enhance the role of data in advancing humanitarian efforts aligned with the UN sustainability goals. We identified a lack of effective utilization of data in planning, validating, and optimizing investments in current programs. This raised concerns about the overall effectiveness of reaching the prescribed human goals set by the UN.

Unleashing Insights for Effective Program Planning

To address this challenge, Calligo embarked on a comprehensive approach. They began by reviewing the UN sustainability goals to identify which objectives could be better supported through data and machine learning (ML) methods. This involved identifying objectives with direct measures, indirect measures, limited data availability, or dependencies on changes in government policy. Once these objectives were identified, Calligo gathered relevant publicly available data and stored it on their system for further engineering and ML modeling.

Using data science methodologies such as Data Science by Design, XGBoost Decision Trees, Feature Importance analysis, and R-Shiny for visualization, Calligo developed ML models and visualizations to characterize child abuse on a global scale. These models aimed to determine the most effective programs to combat child abuse, providing valuable insights for planning and implementation.

Empowering Humanitarian Initiatives through Data-Driven Solutions

By leveraging data and ML techniques, Calligo’s solution had a significant impact on advancing humanitarian efforts aligned with the UN sustainability goals. The utilization of ML models and visualizations enabled a deeper understanding of the global landscape of child abuse. This understanding facilitated the identification of the most effective programs to combat child abuse, ensuring that resources and investments were optimally allocated.

Overall, Calligo’s approach helped bridge the gap between data, ML methods, and the UN sustainability objectives, providing clarity on how data can positively impact humanitarian efforts. By leveraging data-driven insights, organizations can make more informed decisions, drive meaningful change, and work towards achieving the prescribed human goals set by the UN.

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EG Business Metrics

EG Business Metrics, a Financial start-up interested providing predictive analytics to understand risks associated with investment

EG Business Metrics, a finance industry start-up, aimed to provide predictive analytics to identify operational risks associated with investment firms. The challenge was the vast and complex nature of these risks, requiring manual effort to sort through data and identify key information. The existing process lacked confidence and needed a solution to automate risk assessment and provide actionable insights.

Working with Calligo’s data scientists to develop several powerful methodologies

To address the customer’s problem, EG Business Metrics partnered with Calligo’s data scientists to develop several models and methodologies. They sought answers to various questions such as indicator correlations, outcome correlations, dimension reduction, complex correlations, candidate indicator importance, and handling contradictory signals in the data. These models were used to derive metrics and custom exploration tools, enabling a confident evaluation of investment firms.

Data Science Methodologies employed:

  • Data Science by Design: Applying data science principles to solve the specific challenge.
  • Principle Component Analysis: Reducing the dimensionality of the indicator set.
  • Multiple Correspondence Analysis: Analyzing categorical data and correlations.
  • Correlations and Canonical Correlations: Assessing relationships between indicators.
  • Clustering: Grouping investment firms based on similarities.
  • Custom Mathematics: Developing algorithms tailored to EG Business Metrics’ needs.
  • R-Shiny: Creating interactive exploration tools for customized evaluation.

Calligo’s Data Science team had a significant impact on EG Business Metrics’ business.

The implementation of predictive analytics and custom exploration tools had a significant impact on EG Business Metrics’ business. The outcomes achieved were as follows:

  • Viability assessment: The algorithms and tools became the central element of EG Business Metrics’ business, enabling them to confidently assess the viability of investment firms. They automated the process of identifying and flagging operational risks, saving time and improving accuracy.

The solution empowered EG Business Metrics’ clients, providing them with insights to select and monitor investment firms effectively. By leveraging predictive analytics and data science methodologies, EG Business Metrics transformed their business, offering a management toolkit that combined data, analytics, and practical experience to measure, monitor, and modify controls programs.

Overall, Calligo’s solution for EG Business Metrics’ not only addressed their customer’s challenge of operational risk assessment but also established them as a trusted partner in the finance industry, empowering their clients to make better-informed decisions and mitigate risks effectively.

Fletcher Jones Case Study

Fletcher Jones

Fletcher Jones – Predictive Analytics for Car Sales

Fletcher Jones, a renowned automotive retail company, faced the challenge of predicting car sales and integrating desirability with inventory levels. They lacked visibility into which cars were most likely to sell, impacting price setting, sales tactics, inventory management, and purchasing decisions. They needed a solution to optimize their business plan goals and make data-driven decisions.

Leveraging historical data, predictive models analyzed car features and time on lot to predict sales likelihood, informing decision-making.

To address the customer’s problem, historical data was leveraged to build predictive models. These models analyzed car features and their influence on the time a car spent on the lot, providing insights into sales likelihood. Feature importance analysis helped determine the most influential car features. The predictive output was integrated with inventory and sales data, enabling informed decision-making to support business objectives.

Data Science Methodologies employed:

  • Time-series analysis to predict car sales over time.
  • Decision Trees to identify feature importance for sales likelihood.

Leveraging data science and integrating predictive analytics transformed their operations.

The implementation of predictive analytics had a profound impact on Fletcher Jones’ operations and profitability. The outcomes achieved were as follows:

  • Increased profit margins: By accurately predicting sales likelihood, Fletcher Jones was able to optimize price setting and discount flexibility, leading to improved profit margins on car sales.
  • Decreased inventory cost: With insights into the likelihood of a car selling and the influential features, Fletcher Jones could effectively manage inventory levels and avoid excessive stock, reducing inventory costs.
  • Improved business planning: The predictive models supported better pacing and determination of hitting business plan goals. Fletcher Jones could align their inventory with business objectives, ensuring the availability of cars that would meet sales targets.

By leveraging data science methodologies and integrating predictive analytics into their decision-making processes, Fletcher Jones transformed their operations. The ability to predict car sales and understand the impact of specific features empowered them to make strategic decisions, maximize profitability, and optimize inventory management.

Overall, the implementation of predictive analytics enabled Fletcher Jones to stay ahead in the competitive retail industry, providing valuable insights that positively impacted their bottom line while maintaining their reputation as a leading automotive group.

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Experian Fraud Reduction

Experian hired Calligo to use their data to enhance their Experian Product Link scoring using Machine Learning to better identify fraudulent transactions.

Experian had built a new ecommerce product that operates at the point of sale to determine how likely a transaction is to be fraudulent. It uses the customer data, matches them to a credit card in the Experian database, and returns a score on each attribute based on how well the provided information matches the data in the Experian database.

The original model had a “score” built on summary analytics and assumption with manually created values and calculations. The current test clients found the information presented to them too hard to interpret and needed both more details and simpler explanations to support their decision to accept or refer transactions.

Experian needed a data scientist to improve their score and make it more interpretable to enable the sales team to better sell the product and give confidence to the companies that are using the model results to make decisions.

Calligo used a combination of Bayesian trees fit across multiple transactional profiles to assess the likelihood of fraud for each transaction. The scores were combined with an assessment of each customer’s risk & transaction profiles to identify likely cases of fraud.

Following our Data Science by Design methodology, we found each of the customers had different fraud rates and transaction profiles which increased the difficulty of building a single machine learning model that would generalize across the population. To address this, we analyzed the statistical distributions of each data set and built individual Bayesian tree models for each client independently. Eventually combining them into a single tree that considered the underlying fraud rate and number of observations at each node. The meta model penalized inconsistencies across the datasets and could be adjusted by changing the weight of each of the customer trees to fit the different risk profiles of new clients.

The model output was an increase or decrease in fraud for each transaction relative to a defined baseline fraud rate. Additionally, clients could see the impact of each feature on the prediction and the match rating of each attribute. Not only was the output easily interpretable, but it also provided clients with more information to aid with their criteria for accepting or referring transactions.

Additional analysis could be supplied to individual clients to understand how the model could best be applied to their unique transactions and provide insights beyond the data available in the model such as transaction size. The model was built to be able to be customized for individual clients and provide insights based on their unique risk and transaction profile.

The pilot program was successful and initial client tests yielded positive results.

The new product is currently being tested with a small set of clients. Initial feedback has been positive with clients excited about the increased explainability of the model and the new support for their decision making.

Client specific analysis showed that 40% of all transactions could automatically be accepted and reduce the oversight for low-risk transactions. High-risk transactions were able to be automatically identified and flagged for manual review. Transactions flagged by the model had a fraud rate 6x higher than non-flagged transactions.

Initial analysis estimated each client could save over $1 million a year using this product.

National Tire

National Tire Distributor Optimize Demand

The client, a US National Tire Distributor, hired Calligo to build a Machine Learning model to optimize demand planning.

The client was formed as a joint venture between two global tire manufacturers and, following this merger between the two companies, it was evident that a more accurate demand forecast needed to be implemented.

Previous forecasts proved to be very rudimentary, and the data history was obviously reflective of two completely separate companies, rather than just one. These inadequate demand forecasts were having a disastrous knock-on effect on the business as large numbers of sales were being lost due to a combination of stock shortages and increased storage costs due to overstocking. A difficult balancing act.

An optimization of demand planning was critical for the future success of the business and the client engaged us to build a Machine Learning model to facilitate this.

Calligo’s machine learning model predicted product sales and recommended inventory levels with interactive tools and dashboards.

We developed multi-layer models with a live connection to an SQL server to predict how many of exactly which products would sell where. This also resulted in a recommendation of how much inventory to store in each warehouse across the country.

Results were integrated into the business with cloud-based interactive tools to support inventory planning and resource management. This tool allowed users to adjust predicted inventory levels based on their knowledge of promotions and sales. Model results were evolved and empowered by intuitive dashboards.

Our machine learning implementation achieved 95% accuracy, minimizing lost sales and storage costs while increasing sales.

The forecast methodology deployed succeeded in achieving an average of 95% accuracy.

As a direct result of this, lost sales from stock shortages were kept to an absolute minimum and storage costs decreased.

What’s more, this efficient forecasting further increased sales as the data enabled client to be more progressive and strategic in terms of effective marketing and supplier negotiations.

Cymer Case Study

Cymer Supplier Degradation

Cymer’s reactive response to machine part failure was inefficient and costly.

Manufacturers produce and sell machines to their customers. These machines have hundreds of parts and with use, the quality of these degrades. When this happens, customers experience higher machine failure rates which leads to dissatisfaction with their purchase.

For Cymer, a company that manufactures and maintains lasers for global chip production, responding reactively to requests for replacement parts was proving expensive and inefficient. Dysfunctional machines waiting to be repaired, as well as unhappy customers, were also costing manufacturers upwards of a million dollars.

Cymer developed a system to detect high failure rates of machine parts. Calligo analyzed data and produced lifespan predictions with 92% accuracy.

Cymer developed an Early Warning Indicator (EWI) system that could use historical data to measure unusual fluctuations and high failure rates of machine parts.

We worked with Cymer to analyze the results using data science methodologies to detect anomalies. This data was aggregated into an intuitive visual dashboard that highlighted the risk of failure and the anomaly of each machine part.

We produced lifespan predictions from machine diagnostics and combined these with customer demand forecasts with an average 92% accuracy rate.

Cymer’s Early Warning Indicator system, with Calligo’s analysis, predicted machine failures and reduced downtime and inventory costs.

The data models resulted in machine downtime being cut by more than half and led to more efficient maintenance schedules that maximized the number of replacements per service appointment.

By scheduling maintenance before the parts failed, manufacturers were able to proactively avoid out-of-use machines. Customer satisfaction increased and inventory management costs were reduced thanks to the optimization of the supply chain.

The data dashboard is also being used by procurement teams to identify low quality parts and the suppliers that provide them. What’s more, it helps them find opportunities to negotiate low prices to reflect the low-quality parts; knowledge that allows them to change suppliers if necessary.

HEB Case Study

H-E-B Product Recommendation

Calligo created a machine learning model for H-E-B to analyze data, make better inventory and pricing decisions, and suggest substitutes.

H-E-B Grocery Company, LP, faced a significant challenge related to sales loss resulting from product scarcity and sub-optimal product placement within their stores. The company recognized the need to address this issue to enhance customer satisfaction and maximize revenue. The challenge was to identify a solution that could leverage historical purchase data to optimize product placement and provide valuable insights into customer preferences.

Calligo developed a sophisticated data science approach

To tackle the challenge at hand, H-E-B employed a sophisticated data science approach, leveraging historical purchase data and implementing the Apriori algorithm. The Apriori algorithm is a data mining technique that identifies frequent item sets to establish associations between items in a dataset. In this case, the algorithm was applied to customer purchase data, organized by cart, to unveil patterns and relationships among products.

The data science methodology employed was “Data Science by Design,” ensuring a systematic and strategic approach to solving the business problem. Through experimentation, the algorithm generated recommendations for products that might not be obvious or were considered obscure, thus providing a unique advantage in product placement optimization.

To implement and deploy the models, H-E-B utilized Databricks, a unified analytics platform. The results generated by the Apriori algorithm were populated into a database, enabling seamless integration into Tableau Dashboards. This approach allowed for a user-friendly visualization of the insights derived from the data science models.

Calligo had a substantial impact on H-E-B’s operations and sales strategy

The implementation of the data-driven solution had a substantial impact on H-E-B’s operations and sales strategy. The insights gained from the Apriori algorithm helped in determining which products should be strategically placed together within the stores. By identifying frequent item sets and associations, H-E-B could enhance the overall shopping experience for customers by ensuring that complementary products were conveniently located near each other.

Moreover, the data-driven approach also played a crucial role in addressing the issue of product scarcity. The models informed H-E-B about suitable product substitutes when certain items were scarce, enabling the company to maintain a consistent product offering and mitigate potential revenue loss.

In summary, H-E-B’s adoption of data science methodologies, specifically the Apriori algorithm, empowered the company to make informed decisions regarding product placement. This not only contributed to increased sales but also enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring a more intuitive and convenient shopping experience. The impact was not just on the bottom line but also on the overall effectiveness of H-E-B’s retail strategy.

T-mobile and Sprint Merger Case Study

T-Mobile & Sprint Merger

T-Mobile and Sprint hired Calligo to merge 10,000+ stores using machine learning and create intelligible recommendations for stakeholders.

In April 2020, T-Mobile US and Sprint Corporation – two of the largest mobile network operators in the US – merged under the T-Mobile brand. They needed a data science consulting company and hired Calligo for their help in two key challenges:

Firstly, to use machine learning to combine two portfolios of over 10,000 stores that had, for years, been in tight competition and deliberately ensuring their locations overlapped, or dominated local markets.

Secondly, to present the findings intelligibly so senior stakeholders could immediately understand the recommendations and their impact before making informed decisions.

Calligo used machine learning to assess each store’s forecasts, costs, and knock-on effects, creating a final weighted score. Tableau dashboards allowed stakeholders to fine-tune recommendations.

Calligo used a modular approach to tackle the problem. Their data science team used a series of machine learning models to assess each existing and proposed store on things like:

  • Forecasts
  • Costs
  • The knock-on effects of the store’s opening or closure

We combined each of these models into a wider model with additional store-specific data points such as remaining lease length, footfall, quality of real estate and brand awareness. This created a final weighted score for each of the 10,000 stores of 0-100.

Then the magic happened. We created intuitive Tableau dashboards that presented the scenarios and data strategy intelligibly, attractively, and most importantly, interactively. The team could make adjustments simply to show the commercial impact of any human changes.

This allowed stakeholders to fine-tune the recommendations and control the decision-making, while ensuring unquantifiable factors such as impact on staff and views on brand awareness and real estate quality were taken into account.

It was the perfect blend of human and machine intelligence.

Calligo’s dashboards and visualizations allowed our teams – most of whom had no analytical experience – to interact with some of the most advanced data science they would perhaps ever come across, and make strategic decisions simply and confidently. Teams that can create models that are both mathematically precise and also commercially savvy are very rare, and it’s what Calligo specializes in.

Michael Boese, Senior Manager of Strategic Transformation at T-Mobile

T-Mobile is on track to achieve post-merger financial objectives; projections for individual stores and regions were accurate or exceeded.

The five-year post-merger financial objectives are still in progress, but to date, nearly two years in, T-Mobile is very much on track to achieve them.

The projections of what would happen to the performance of the individual stores and the overall regions were either accurate or even better than expected.

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Starbucks Staff Optimization

Optimizing staff allocation with Machine Learning.

In the highly competitive world of retail, where customer experience and operational efficiency are paramount, Starbucks faced a common challenge – optimizing staff allocation. The ‘made-to-order’ nature of their business demanded precise resource allocation to ensure excellent customer service while maximizing revenue. Historically, resource planning was heavily reliant on the intuition of in-store managers, often resulting in overstaffing, customer dissatisfaction, and lost revenue. Starbucks needed a data-driven solution to revolutionize their staff optimization efforts.

We tackled Starbucks’ staff optimization challenge by building a precise demand forecast model

To tackle the challenge of staff optimization at Starbucks, we took the following actions:

Demand Forecast Model: We built a robust demand forecast model that predicted resource needs for each station, down to the hour. Leveraging historical data and advanced forecasting techniques, this model provided accurate predictions of customer demand.

Optimal Resource Allocation: Using the demand forecasts, we combined them with walking times and unit processing times to recommend the optimal number of resources required for each shift. This data-driven approach ensured efficient staffing levels aligned with actual demand.

Cloud-Based App: To empower Starbucks’ in-store managers and make the results easily accessible, we developed a customized cloud-based application. This user-friendly interface allowed managers to quickly access and implement recommended resource plans, simplifying the optimization process.

A data-driven approach to staff optimization

Our data-driven approach to staff optimization delivered remarkable results for Starbucks:

Accuracy: The demand forecast model achieved an outstanding top-line accuracy rate of 95% on average. In-store managers now had access to highly reliable data for resource planning.

Cost Reduction: Implementing data-driven resource planning fundamentally changed and optimized staffing, leading to substantial cost reductions. This efficiency improvement positively impacted the bottom line.

Operational Efficiency: Deeper visibility into the efficiency of different stations and staffing optimization prompted strategic changes to in-store layouts. These changes, in turn, supported optimized delivery times, enhancing overall operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.