A story of innovation: OMP's software journey
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Dive into the evolution of OMP’s supply chain software with Software Architect Patrick Van Cauteren, who’s been with the company since the very start. From the first mathematical optimizer application to the full-blown Unison Planning platform, discover the challenges and driving forces behind this transformative journey.
Chapters
1. A story of innovation: OMP's software journey (00:00:00)
2. Why did you choose to work for OMP in 1988? (00:00:57)
3. How did building software from scratch teach you about flexibility and reusability? (00:01:58)
4. What did technology look like back then? (00:02:43)
5. What were the main challenges in designing this application? (00:03:26)
6. How did the technology come about? (00:03:56)
7. How did you ensure flexibility and reusability in your software design? (00:04:36)
8. Why did you combine the applications and what were the main challenges? (00:06:23)
9. What was your role as a software engineer in this evolution? (00:07:17)
10. How does OMP continue to lead in technology and innovation? (00:08:18)
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