Join the exclusive Arch Systems
March Madness bracket challenge!

In celebration of this year’s March Madness® NCAA tournament, Arch is launching a bracket challenge – Arch’s ‘Intelligent Actions’ Invitational. Everyone is welcomed and encouraged to participate.

1. Click on “Join Challenge” below

2. Signup for an account to access the pool

3. Click on “Make Your Picks” to access the bracket

4. Submit our bracket before the first tip-off on Thursday, March 21st at 12:15pm ET

PRIZES

Winners will be notified via email between April 9th – April 11th.

See terms and conditions.

Join the exclusive Arch Systems
March Madness bracket challenge!

PRIZES

In celebration of this year’s March Madness® NCAA tournament, Arch is launching a bracket challenge – Arch’s ‘Intelligent Actions’ Invitational. Everyone is welcomed and encouraged to participate.

1. Click on “Join Challenge” below

2. Signup for an account to access the pool

3. Click on “Make Your Picks” to access the bracket

4. Submit our bracket before the first tip-off on Thursday, March 21st at 12:15pm ET

Winners will be notified via email between April 9th – April 11th.

Every March, millions are captivated by the quest for a perfect NCAA tournament bracket. In 2014, Warren Buffet’s $1 billion challenge spotlighted the astronomical odds of predicting a perfect March Madness tournament. Yet, the allure of beating the odds drew a staggering 56.3 million adults to try their luck in 2023.

The quest for perfection, despite the daunting odds, mirrors the complexities of achieving operational excellence in manufacturing.

This March Madness season, we invite you to participate in our exclusive Arch Systems ‘Intelligent Actions’ Bracket Challenge. Beyond playing for a chance to win some incredible prizes, you’ll appreciate the power of predictive analytics for manufacturers.

Crafting Your Bracket – The Statistical Edge in Manufacturing

Predicting the Perfect Bracket – How Hard is it?

What are the odds of predicting a perfect bracket? Afterall, there are only 67 games. Well, odds aren’t great – one in more than nine quintillion to be exact.

Crafting Your Bracket – The Statistical Edge in Manufacturing

Predicting the Perfect Bracket – How Hard is it?

What are the odds of predicting a perfect bracket? Afterall, there are only 67 games. Well, odds aren’t great – one in more than nine quintillion to be exact.

Although the odds of perfection are extremely low, there are some data points you can leverage to increase your odds of outperforming the competition in a bracket challenge. Things to consider may include:

Team Strengths and Weaknesses:

Analyze each team’s strengths (e.g., scoring ability, defense, rebounding) and weaknesses (e.g., turnovers, free throw shooting) to assess their overall performance potential.

Player Matchups:

Evaluate individual player matchups, including key players and their impact on the game. Consider factors such as player injuries, playing style, and experience.

Team Performance Trends:

Review teams’ recent performance trends, including winning streaks, momentum, and performance in previous tournaments.

Historical Performance:

Consider teams’ historical performance in the NCAA tournament, including past championships, Final Four appearances, and upsets.

Seedings:

Take into account the seeding of each team, as higher-seeded teams are generally expected to perform better, but upsets can and do occur.

Statistical Analysis:

Use statistical analysis, such as advanced metrics (e.g., KenPom rankings, NET rankings) and historical data, to assess teams’ performance and predict outcomes.

Expert Analysis:

Consider expert opinions and analysis from sports analysts, commentators, and college basketball experts to gain insights and perspectives.

Bracket Strategy:

Develop a bracket strategy that balances picking favorites with potential upsets, considering the tournament’s unpredictability.

Data experts have long discussed the value of statistical analysis in building the perfect bracket. While the above can greatly improve your odds of creating a winning bracket, there is still an inherent level of unpredictability and luck will always play a factor. This does not have to be the case for manufacturers. Manufacturing leaders can eliminate all elements of luck when it comes to optimizing their operations.

Although the odds of perfection are extremely low, there are some data points you can leverage to increase your odds of outperforming the competition in a bracket challenge. Things to consider may include:

Team Strengths and Weaknesses:

Analyze each team’s strengths (e.g., scoring ability, defense, rebounding) and weaknesses (e.g., turnovers, free throw shooting) to assess their overall performance potential.

Player Matchups:

Evaluate individual player matchups, including key players and their impact on the game. Consider factors such as player injuries, playing style, and experience.

Team Performance Trends:

Review teams’ recent performance trends, including winning streaks, momentum, and performance in previous tournaments.

Historical Performance:

Consider teams’ historical performance in the NCAA tournament, including past championships, Final Four appearances, and upsets.

Seedings:

Take into account the seeding of each team, as higher-seeded teams are generally expected to perform better, but upsets can and do occur.

Statistical Analysis:

Use statistical analysis, such as advanced metrics (e.g., KenPom rankings, NET rankings) and historical data, to assess teams’ performance and predict outcomes.

Expert Analysis:

Consider expert opinions and analysis from sports analysts, commentators, and college basketball experts to gain insights and perspectives.

Bracket Strategy:

Develop a bracket strategy that balances picking favorites with potential upsets, considering the tournament’s unpredictability.

Data experts have long discussed the value of statistical analysis in building the perfect bracket. While the above can greatly improve your odds of creating a winning bracket, there is still an inherent level of unpredictability and luck will always play a factor. This does not have to be the case for manufacturers. Manufacturing leaders can eliminate all elements of luck when it comes to optimizing their operations.

Your Manufacturing Operations Are Not a Game of Chance

Just as March Madness requires intricate analyses of every team, player, and past performance to predict outcomes, manufacturing success demands a deep understanding of countless variables that impact your operations. However, there’s a key difference – with Arch Systems, you’re not betting on the unpredictable; you’re leveraging data and analytics to drive intelligent actions that lead to improved outcomes.

Arch Systems specializes in turning complex data into actionable intelligence.

This ‘Intelligent Actions’ Bracket Challenge isn’t about predicting sports outcomes; the challenge is meant to demonstrate the complexities in decision making that manufacturers face.

Imagine how much easier the bracket challenge would be if you had a system that could draw from all of the different sources, analyze the data, and effectively deliver the precise insights needed to build a winning bracket.

You’d win every time.

Your Manufacturing Operations Are Not a Game of Chance

Just as March Madness requires intricate analyses of every team, player, and past performance to predict outcomes, manufacturing success demands a deep understanding of countless variables that impact your operations. However, there’s a key difference – with Arch Systems, you’re not betting on the unpredictable; you’re leveraging data and analytics to drive intelligent actions that lead to improved outcomes.

Arch Systems specializes in turning complex data into actionable intelligence.

This ‘Intelligent Actions’ Bracket Challenge isn’t about predicting sports outcomes; the challenge is meant to demonstrate the complexities in decision making that manufacturers face.

Imagine how much easier the bracket challenge would be if you had a system that could draw from all of the different sources, analyze the data, and effectively deliver the precise insights needed to build a winning bracket.

You’d win every time.