In Profit From Science , author George Danner presents solutions to the big problems that modern business face solutions that are grounded in logic and empiricism. This book instructs business leaders in how to add the discipline and technical precision of the scientific method to their strategic planning and decision making.

An original approach to problem solving through experience, Profit From Science presents solutions to big problems that business face and that is going back to the discipline of the scientific method Companies from around the world use this author to help them solve some of the most complex problems organizations face to great results In this book he will share with businesses how to add the discipline of the scientific method to strategic planning and decisions The author's unique profile makes him called on by the media regularly to discuss how analytics are helping business solve problems and create innovation changes

Autorentext
George Danner is President of Business Laboratory, LLC, an award-winning consultancy that uses the very latest scientific techniques and methods to improve the performance of mid-size and large organizations through problem solving, the optimization of existing practices, and advanced forecasting. George specializes in the application of agent-based simulation modeling, Monte Carlo simulation. George has 30 years of experience in corporate strategy, specifically operational and financial analysis, across a wide variety of industries: manufacturing, energy, telecommunications, transportation, and financial services.

Prior to founding Business Laboratory, George held executive positions at nGenera Corporation, Industrial Science LLC (as founder), and Arthur Andersen. Business Laboratory clients include BP, Sun Microsystems, Schlumberger, Manpower, Target Corporation, AstraZeneca, TIAA-CREF, National Grid (UK), TD Ameritrade, Schlumberger, and the US Navy.

George has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University and a Master of Science in Management from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Inhalt

1. Why Are We Here?
   
   2. Starting With A Process In Mind
   3. Methods And Madness
   4. Tools Of The Trade
   5. The Art Of Science: Visualization
   6. Data (Big And Small)
   7. Using Your New Superpower
   8. Setting The Stage: The Making Of A Great Analytics Team
   9. Implications For The Future
   10. In Conclusion