Observations and practices from COMPASS on manufacturing scheduling, human-AI collaboration, and rollout.
In discrete manufacturing, constraints change daily: rush orders, breakdowns, subcontract delays. COMPASS treats scheduling as a continuous, reviewable, explainable decision flow—not a black-box one-off.
Many plants already run MES/ERP, but interface projects take months. Browser-side capture and AI field mapping help teams start fast, then deepen integration where value is clear.
Scheduling AI isn't about replacing planners—it's about surfacing constraint conflicts, alternatives, and impact. Critical changes must be explainable and confirmed before execution.
For power-plant auxiliaries and packaged equipment, subcontract and assembly cadence drive delivery. Binding subcontract calendars to key operations reduces endless plan rework.
Validate data and process in one controlled scenario first, then expand modules and roles, then connect multi-site coordination. Small steps beat a big-bang rollout.
