Orbit Systems - Simon Yorker

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.

Principal

Industry Areas

Logistics
Electricity markets

Technical Specialities

Simulation
Statistics and forecasting
Heuristics

Overview

Simon Yorker has more than 12 years of experience developing complex computer applications to assist clients with decision-making and the management of their business. He has a strong academic background combined with exceptional computing skills. He specialises in computer simulation, but is also interested in network optimisation, forecasting and data analysis.

Simon leads our logistics planning team, and has developed systems to do such things as plan shipments, consolidate warehouse space and co-ordinate the arrival of packing materials for production lines. He has built systems to plan the size and configuration of things as diverse as a fertilizer blending plant, and an inter-island ferry.

Background

Prior to forming Orbit Systems, Simon was a Senior Associate at PHB Hagler Bailly. Simon was contracted by Statistical Sciences Inc. (Seattle, USA) in 1992 to help develop a computer package for seasonally adjusting time series. Prior to that he worked at the Institute of Statistics and Operations Research at Victoria University where he assisted with research and consulting projects.

Simon has a B.Sc (1st class Hons) and a M.Sc. (with distinction) in Statistics and Operations Research from Victoria University of Wellington.

Office Contact

Office: Wellington
Phone: +64 4 298 6869
E-mail: simon.yorker (at our domain)