Constraint programming & optimisation
Hecent Labs builds bespoke optimisation solutions for growing businesses — scheduling, logistics, inventory, and beyond. No guesswork, just provably better outcomes.
What we solve
We translate the real constraints of your business — people, time, capacity, cost — into mathematical models that find optimal solutions automatically.
Automate rota planning while respecting availability, legal constraints, skill requirements, and fairness rules. Solve in seconds what used to take hours.
Constraint programmingVehicle routing, delivery windows, capacity planning. Find optimal routes that minimise fuel, time, and cost across your entire operation.
Mixed-integer programmingOptimal reorder points, safety stock levels, and demand forecasting. Reduce holding costs without risking stockouts.
Stochastic optimisationJob shop scheduling, machine allocation, and throughput maximisation. Get more output from the same resources.
Combinatorial optimisationProject staffing, budget distribution, asset assignment. Match the right resources to the right tasks at the right time.
Linear programmingIf your problem involves decisions, constraints, and trade-offs, optimisation can probably help. Let's talk through it.
Custom solutionThe process
No black boxes. You'll understand exactly what the model is doing and why — and be able to explain it to your team.
We map your constraints, objectives, and data sources. Usually a single 90-minute session is enough to scope the full problem.
We translate your business rules into a mathematical model — variables, constraints, and an objective function to optimise.
The solver is built, tested against real data, and refined until the outputs match your operational reality.
Delivered as a tool your team can run themselves — spreadsheet, web app, or API integration — with full documentation.
About
Hecent Labs was built on one observation: most SMEs make decisions that could be dramatically better with the right mathematical model. They just don't know it yet.