AI for SC Planning
Simple — Safe — Explainable
Supply chains are more complex than ever. Demand is volatile. Networks are fragmented. Sustainability targets add pressure. And every decision impacts cost, service, and resilience.
Common demand formulas, manual data fixes, and deep technical expertise. That slows you down, creates risk, and leaves decision‑makers in the dark about why a plan looks the way it does.
Our AI‑powered platform changes that. You simply state your goals in plain language—no coding, no complex modeling. The system validates your data, corrects errors, and runs advanced optimization models in the background.
The result? Clear, explainable plans you can trust. Every recommendation comes with context: what changed, why it matters, and which trade‑offs were made. You stay in control, with full transparency instead of a black box.
Faster decisions. Lower costs. Better service. And seamless integration with your existing APS/MES systems—so you can start small, scale fast, and deliver measurable impact without disrupting your current setup.
- Speak, don’t script: State goals in plain language—AI handles the logic.
- Built‑in safety: Automatic data checks and corrections prevent errors.
- What‑if in minutes: Test scenarios fast and choose the best plan.
- Transparent results: Understand every recommendation—no black box.
Discover AI supported planning
The familiar interface now includes the NEXUS chat icon right where you work. This means zero context switching—you can access AI support directly in your tables without opening new windows or navigating away. Help is always at hand, exactly where you need it.
Ask NEXUS “How much was transported per material?” and get an instant, aggregated answer—right next to your live data. The chat panel returns totals by material while the OPTANO Network Planning Transportations table stays in view for full transparency. No context switching, no exports, no manual pivots—NEXUS handles the aggregation, filtering, and calculations so you move from question to decision in one place.
Ask NEXUS: “Which locations are most frequently used as hubs or transfer points?”
NEXUS returns an immediate ranked table with counts plus a brief interpretation—right beside your live Transportations data in OPTANO Network Planning. Zero context switching; on‑the‑spot aggregation, filtering, and calculations so you see the hotspots and their impact in one place.
Endless tables, countless numbers—it’s easy to feel lost. NEXUS brings order to the chaos. When you ask “What are the risks and opportunities in the current distribution network structure?”, NEXUS doesn’t just list items; it shows you where to start.
You get a clear breakdown of key risks, opportunities, and monitoring points—so you know exactly which levers to pull first. Instead of staring at raw data, you have a guided path forward, with NEXUS as your machete through the data jungle. No manual exports, no guesswork—just actionable, explainable insights that turn complexity into clarity.
NEXUS doesn’t just deliver numbers—it creates clickable charts that make patterns clear at a glance. In this example, a bar chart shows transported quantities per material, displayed alongside the live Transportations table in OPTANO Network Planning. You stay in context—no extra windows, no manual exports. Aggregation, filtering, and visualization happen instantly, so you can see trends, drill down, and act faster without leaving your workflow.
When unexpected events hit—like a site shutdown—NEXUS turns questions into next steps. Ask “Site SA‑DC has been shutdown, what can we do?” and get clear, actionable insights on what to monitor and which measures to take next. All within the same interface, alongside your live capacity constraints and data model navigation. No guesswork, no delays—just practical recommendations when you need them most.
Type a plain command—“Stop all transportations to SA‑DC”—and NEXUS translates it into structured entries in your data model. The intent is mapped to the Transportation Capacity Constraints table, required fields are pre‑filled with sensible defaults, ambiguities are highlighted, and an editable draft is presented for your approval. No hunting for the right column or syntax; you keep full control over what gets written—review, tweak, and commit in one step, all without leaving your planning context.
When you tell NEXUS “Stop all transportations to SA‑DC”, it translates your intent into the right data model entries and prepares a draft for you. You can adjust details before sending, but you never have to figure out which table or column to touch—NEXUS does the heavy lifting.
And if something blocks the update—like a locked scenario, an existing constraint, or an input validation—NEXUS tells you why it failed and where to look. No blind troubleshooting, no wasted time. Just clear guidance, so you stay in control while moving fast.
If you want to learn more about OPTANO, visit our website: OPTANO.com
Make optimal planning decisions in minutes, not days.
Automatic validation and correction keep your data clean.
Test multiple scenarios instantly to stay ahead of change.
Understand every recommendation—no black box.
Adjust goals and constraints without coding or formulas.
Optimize for efficiency, service, or sustainability targets.
Generate tailored dashboards and visual reports in seconds.
Works alongside your APS/MES and existing systems.
Please contact us!
We are always available to answer your questions! Feel free to contact Denise Lelle directly. She can be reached by phone, email, or on LinkedIn. We look forward to hearing from you!
OPTANO GmbH
Technologiepark 18
33100 Paderborn
fon +49 5251 68220-0
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