
Sometimes companies pour millions into supply chain planning tools that end up sitting on digital shelves.
The tools are misunderstood, underused and mistrusted. Not because the teams weren’t capable, but because the tech wasn’t chosen or explained with people in mind.
Sage Optimization was founded to bridge this gap between the logic of the systems and the intuition of humans. Between what businesses think they need, and what will actually move the planning needle.
Supply chain optimization is not about adding complexity. When it is configured correctly it simplifies operations, reduces costs, improves responsiveness and creates a foundation of trust across the entire supply chain network.
This is where smart decisions begin.
Why is finding software that truly improves planning so difficult?
The majority of manufacturing companies struggle to align their business goals with the right technology.
This often leads to stakeholders frustration, wasted time, high costs and underperforming systems.
What gets in the way?
Unclear Requirements
What makes identifying essential business requirements difficult?
Uncertain Functionality
Vendor Overload
Team Readiness
Uncover hidden software limitations
You'll receive practical guidance built around 40 key questions collected throughout my professional experience. These questions are designed to uncover potential technical limitations during the RFP or demo phase. Your critical business requirements are addressed and matched with the most suitable software for your industry and processes.

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Acme Co.
Feeling overwhelmed by vendor options

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Barone LLC.
Struggling to define what we actually need
When we start the planning activity, we want to be able to understand the decisions of the optimization engine so we can trust we are taking the right planning decisions.

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Abstergo Ltd.
Our team needs scenario functionality
When we plan, we want to have a quick run time and a user-friendly scenario dashboard in which we can change planning parameters and constraints.

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Gaz-Ark ltd
We made a costly mistake
We already spent a lot on a solution that doesn’t really fit our needs, and now we’re stuck with workarounds...
I've really enjoyed working with Cristina on supply chain planning and network optimization projects. She's a true expert in the field, with a remarkable ability to take complex issues and make them simple and easy to understand. Cristina's insights and expertise have been invaluable, and I highly recommend her.
Jan-Jaap van Wikselaar
"On top of being a great team player, Cristina's commitment to find a solution that truly helps business coupled with her remarkable optimisation and mathematical brightness leaves anyone assured, confident and happy to have her close by in the team."
Andre Mouta Sousa