How AI Is Quietly Revolutionizing Downtime Management in Manufacturing

Downtime is one of the most expensive and stubborn challenges in modern manufacturing. But unlike traditional methods for production planning and scheduling, new industrial AI-based solutions are not fighting it with guesswork. By leveraging Machine Learning and Digital Twin technologies through advanced planning and scheduling (APS) systems, manufacturers are now able to simulate thousands of […]
The ‘Reality Gap’ – A Silent Killer of Your Manufacturing Operations

An hour of unplanned downtime can cost up to $2.3 million for large manufacturing companies operating in the automotive sector. For small and medium-sized enterprises, the cost can reach $150,000 per hour. These staggering figures underscore the critical importance of addressing the Reality Gap – the disconnect between production plans and actual shop floor operations. […]
AI Agents Are Coming to the Shop Floor – Here’s Why It Matters

Have you wondered what’s next in production planning? While AI continues to dominate the conversation, two terms are quickly rising: AI Agents and Agentic Workflows. In this blog, we’ll explain them in simple terms—what they are, how they work on the shop floor, and why they matter to you. If you’re still juggling multiple systems […]