Andrey Koptelov

Andrey Koptelov is an Innovation Analyst at Itransition, a custom software development company headquartered in Denver. With a profound experience in IT, he writes about new disruptive technologies and innovations.

ERP and lean manufacturing: eliminating muda
· Smart Manufacturing

ERP and lean manufacturing: eliminating muda

Muda is the Japanese word for “wastefulness” and was initially popularized by Toyota as the main concept behind lean manufacturing. Muda refers to any activity that consumes resources without adding any value to the end product, including waste, overproduction, defects, unnecessary motion, or defects. By focusing on eliminating muda, Toyota achieved never-before-seen efficiency gains, solidifying […]

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Machine Learning in agriculture: challenges and solutions
· Machine Learning

Machine Learning in agriculture: challenges and solutions

In recent years, machine learning has become one of the most promising technologies. And while it’s often associated with consumer applications like smartphone personal assistants and social media recommendations, its potential extends far beyond that. Agriculture is a great example of the sector where machine learning and AI are beginning to make a real impact, […]

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