Mu Sigma
Mu Sigma, Inc. is a global decision sciences company that specializes in data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning solutions to enable data-driven decision-making for enterprises.[1][2]Founded in 2004 by Dhiraj Rajaram, a former consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton and PricewaterhouseCoopers, the firm is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, with significant operations in Bengaluru, India.[3][2][4]
Mu Sigma has grown into a key player in the analytics industry, employing approximately 3,600 people and providing services to Fortune 500 organizations across sectors such as retail, finance, healthcare, and consumer goods.[3][2] The company's core philosophy emphasizes "the big D is Decisions, not data," positioning it as a pure-play decision sciences provider rather than a traditional consulting or analytics firm.[1]
Mu Sigma offers an integrated ecosystem including its proprietary Art of Problem Solving System™ (AoPSS™), which combines analytical models, visual frameworks, and AI tools to systematize problem-solving and optimize business outcomes like revenue management, supply chain efficiency, and customer experience enhancement.[5][6]
Its platform-based approach integrates with clients' existing systems to deliver scalable solutions in areas such as marketing analytics, risk assessment, and operational planning.[7][8] Over the years, Mu Sigma has earned recognition for its innovations and reliability, including SOC 2 Type-II certification for data security and privacy in 2020, multiple U.S. patents (such as for its guided analytics system in 2018 and enquiry engine in 2024), and awards like Supplier of the Year from Walmart in 2011 and 2018.[9]
The firm has also been acknowledged as a leader in AI solutions (Top 10 provider by Inventiva in 2025) and supply chain analytics (by ISCM in 2024), while maintaining a commitment to sustainability, evidenced by its EcoVadis Bronze Medal in 2024.[9]
These achievements underscore Mu Sigma's role in transforming complex data into actionable insights for sustainable business growth.[10]