Summer vacation is supposed to feel like freedom. That is, until you’re dragging a suitcase filled with “just in case” items you never end up touching. 

Most people pack based on vibes. Statisticians? They pack with structure. And when you apply data-driven decision-making to your travel bag, something magical happens: you pack lighter, smarter, and with way less stress. 

So, whether you're heading to the beach, the mountains, or a long-haul trip abroad, here’s how to create a summer travel checklist backed by data (and powered by Minitab.) 

Tiny variations in manufacturing procedures, or even environmental changes, can lead to major issues, driving up defect rates and cutting profits. 

In this example, we look at a food and beverage manufacturer facing a rise in packaging defects, especially whether these defects followed a seasonal cadence. They turned to the Minitab Solution Center to brainstorm potential causes and used Minitab Statistical Software and AI to uncover key insights.