Orbit Systems - Craig MacLeod

Case Studies

Included in this section are case studies for some of our major international & national clients outlining the challenges they faced and how Orbit Systems were able to utilize Operations Research techniques and systems to overcome the challenges. Each of the clients below has seen significant benefits from the introduction of our solutions, including over USD$4,000,000 saved per annum.

Managing Director

Industry Areas

Electricity markets
Logistics
Competition
Fisheries

Technical Specialities

Mathematical programming
Heuristics

Overview

Craig MacLeod has twenty years of experience in the solution of complex problems using Operations Research and computing-based techniques. He has considerable industry experience in the areas of logistics, electricity markets, and fisheries.

Craig has developed intelligent planning systems for companies such as Procter & Gamble, Nestle and Compaq computers. He has developed electricity scheduling, market strategy, competition analysis, and environmental models all over the world. Craig specialises in the integration of such models with existing corporate database and planning tools.

In addition to designing and building models, Craig has undertaken studies into the creation, operation, and likely effects of electricity markets in New Zealand, Australia, the United States, and Canada. These studies have included functional specifications of required software, market surveillance, the effects of market rules, participant behaviour, price forecasts, and asset valuations.

Background

Prior to forming Orbit Systems, Craig was a Principal at PHB Hagler Bailly, and before that was the Systems Development Manager at CORE Management Systems.

Craig has a B.Sc. (Hons) in Operations Research from the University of Canterbury.

Office Contact

Office: Wellington
Phone: +64 4 381 0962
E-mail: craig.macleod (at our domain)