After an introduction to quantum computing, we discuss the currently practiced framework of “hybrid” computing, which is a method of accelerating traditional High Performance Compute (HPC) with Quantum Processing Units. I will talk about some of the ways in which Dell’s research office has implemented this idea and the value it can bring to modern compute workloads, including specific applications to materials science. Then I will do a deeper dive into a particular algorithm I wrote using HQCC to improve results for Dell’s supply chain team.