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Description
The Ailytic AI Scheduler streamlines the intricate process of developing, modifying, and disseminating production schedules. By adeptly modeling and overseeing complex operational constraints, it guarantees that the schedules created are reflective of actual outcomes in practice. It accommodates factors such as shifts, resource and machine rates, scheduled maintenance, seasonality, and various other attributes to provide accurate capacity assessments across the entire facility. Users can import, validate, and conduct error checks on production orders, dry goods, inventory levels, machine statuses, maintenance schedules, and outages from multiple sources, including ERP, MES, SCADA, Historian, sensors, and custom data inputs. The tool allows for visualization in dynamic timeframes, enabling users to pinpoint areas of conflict and potential opportunity within the schedule while assisting in load leveling for Master Production Scheduling, ultimately enhancing operational efficiency and productivity. Additionally, this comprehensive approach not only improves scheduling accuracy but also supports strategic decision-making across the production landscape.
Description
Machestra is a comprehensive solution for production scheduling and shop floor management tailored specifically for small manufacturers operating between 3 to 30 machines. It eliminates the hassle of spreadsheets, whiteboards, and shared calendars by providing a centralized platform to manage machines, personnel, materials, and schedules effectively.
The system focuses on four key functions and intentionally avoids any additional complexity. Each job is divided into distinct operations, with each operation assigned to its own machine, operator, and designated time frame, allowing for precise tracking of a part's journey through processes like turning, milling, and inspection, rather than relying on estimations. The scheduling board displays commitments for every machine, preventing double bookings and enhancing workflow efficiency. Additionally, each operation logs its actual start and finish times compared to initial plans, progressively refining lead time estimates with every completed job.
Machestra offers a flat pricing structure based on the number of machines without imposing per-user fees, making it cost-effective for teams to adopt without incurring extra expenses. The entry-level Starter plan is available for $19 per month, while the Growth plan costs $79 per month, with prices adjusted according to local purchasing power. Notably, the service is free for users managing up to three machines, requiring no credit card information and having no time constraints for use. This user-friendly approach makes Machestra an appealing choice for small manufacturers looking to streamline their operations.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
No details available.
Integrations
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Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
$19/month
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
No
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Ailytic
Founded
2016
Country
Australia
Website
www.ailytic.com/advanced-scheduler
Vendor Details
Company Name
Machestra
Founded
2026
Country
United States
Website
machestra.com
Product Features
APS
Automated Scheduling
Yes
Capacity Planning
No
Change Management
No
Constraint Management
Yes
Demand Planning
No
KPIs
No
MRP
No
Order Management
No
Production Scheduling
No
Quality Management
No
What-if Analysis
No
Production Scheduling
"What If" Scenarios
Yes
Automated Scheduling
Yes
Bottleneck Optimization
Yes
Capacity Planning
No
Constraint Scheduling
Yes
Job Scheduling
Yes
Material Planning
Yes
Priority-Based Scheduling
Yes
Quality Control
No
Product Features
Production Scheduling
"What If" Scenarios
No
Automated Scheduling
No
Bottleneck Optimization
No
Capacity Planning
No
Constraint Scheduling
No
Job Scheduling
No
Material Planning
No
Priority-Based Scheduling
No
Quality Control
No