Detailed planning software for production

Your smart planning assistant

Less planning effort, higher production efficiency

PAILOT plans at the touch of a button, identifies bottlenecks early on, and suggests targeted improvements. Manual planning effort is significantly reduced, while your production efficiency increases. This makes PAILOT an indispensable employee whose work you can flexibly intervene in as needed.

Full transparency for your production planning

Everything under control

Complete transparency. Less chaos. Perfect flow.

PAILOT brings all your production processes together on one platform in real time. This gives planners a constant overview of future resource utilization and delivery date compliance. Capacity bottlenecks and scheduling conflicts can be resolved early and proactively—for a calm shop floor and fact-based decisions.

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In a strong ecosystem

PAILOT on the Siemens Xcelerator Marketplace

As part of the Siemens Xcelerator Marketplace, our AI-based production planning is available both in conjunction with Siemens products and as a stand-alone solution. Only solutions that have proven themselves in real-world production use, create genuine customer value, and scale reliably are included. PAILOT meets these requirements with robust technology, measurable ROI, and an experienced team that knows industrial planning from practical experience.

Xcelerator Marketplace

Modular for full flexibility

Strong at its core, flexible integration.

Our cloud-based AI algorithm, the PAILOT Engine, is at the heart of the solution—complemented by modules that make integration and operation easy.

PAILOT Engine:
AI meets production practice

The PAILOT Engine uses advanced AI algorithms and integrates seamlessly into your systems via a REST API. It takes care of automatic detailed scheduling your production.

PAILOT Bridge:
Optimally connected

PAILOT Bridge is a flexible adapter that connects your existing systems, such as ERP and MES, to our solution. This allows all relevant data to flow in real time without having to adjust your systems.

PAILOT Cockpit:
Real-time control

The PAILOT Cockpit visualizes all data and results from the PAILOT Engine in real time. This real-time data makes your production transparent—and your decisions more precise than ever before.

Here's how it works

Get started with PAILOT now

We start with a clear goal: to understand your production and planning processes and create real added value. Together, we examine the potential—and, if necessary, demonstrate within a few days in a proof of value what PAILOT can change in your production.

Make an appointment now and pave the way for a relaxed shop floor and improved KPIs.

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A comparison of the most important features

Get started with our unique demo version to experience the potential of your production with PAILOT using your own data. With the full version, you can exploit the full potential.

Function

Demo

Full version

Selection and weighting of the optimization criteria

Optimization criteria can be individually combined with each other. For example, on-time delivery, capacity utilization, production volume, set-up times.

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Individual selection and weighting

Alternative work plans

Production steps can be manufactured on different machines. The machines can be of the same design or have different production speeds

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Limited to identical machines

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External production operations

Placing orders with external service providers. These can be alternative work plans or production steps that are always produced externally.

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Express orders

Orders that must be produced next due to high priority.

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Setting up/cleaning

Operations in which the machine is stopped to change the configuration. The duration of the operations may depend on the sequence.

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Limited to setup matrix

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Limited operating resources

Certain operating resources such as tools or cleaning aids are only available in limited quantities. Availability is ensured during planning.

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Illustration of the current machine assignment

There are production steps that are already running on the machines. This is taken into account in the (re)planning.

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Order editing

Adjustment of the following data directly in the graphical user interface: Earliest start, latest end, express order status.

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Calculation and output of KPIs

Relevant KPIs are calculated for each generated plan and output in the desired format.

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Standard KPIs

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Individually defined KPIs

Display of meta information

Display of additional order information (e.g. product descriptions, order numbers, setup information, free texts).

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Once per test environment

Any questions?

From which production size and structure is PAILOT worthwhile for a company?

PAILOT is suitable for small and medium-sized companies as well as for large, complex plants. Our customers' productions range from 7 machines to 200 machines and 600 employees in production. PAILOT is particularly suitable for discrete manufacturing with a shop floor or flowshop setup, especially with complex multi-stage production, personnel skills and set-up processes. Our system is less suitable for high-volume production or pure line production.

How much time elapses between the order and the first PAILOT-generated detailed schedule?

A detailed schedule can be created within a few days, assuming the data is transferred in the previously defined format. The go-live project is completed within 6 months so that PAILOT is fully integrated into the systems and processes and offers full added value.

For which industries does PAILOT offer added value in production?

PAILOT offers added value for all manufacturing companies with discrete production, but especially for companies in the electronics and metal processing sectors.

What price models does PAILOT offer?

PAILOT works as a software-as-a-service product with an annual rental fee. The costs are based on the number of machines to be planned. All updates are included in the fee and are provided continuously, so that there are no interruptions in use or time-consuming update processes for you. We also offer a performance-based pricing model on request.

Does a company have to use all modules of the PAILOT Suite?

No, that's not necessary. Our engine, the heart of the system, can be flexibly combined with cockpit and / or adapter.

Does PAILOT also offer on-site service and advice?

Yes, every implementation project begins with an on-site kickoff workshop. This includes a factory tour to gain a deep understanding of your production and existing planning processes. It's important for us to not only establish the technical foundation, but also get to know the people behind the processes. This lays the foundation for a trusting and collaborative partnership. If appropriate for the project, we will visit you for additional on-site appointments. However, the majority of our collaboration takes place remotely.

Is it possible to test PAILOT before a final, binding implementation?

Yes, we offer a 30-day trial. If you're not satisfied with PAILOT, you can cancel monthly within the first year. It's also possible to conduct a Proof of Value (PoV). Our cloud solution allows for this to be done within a few days.

What technical requirements must a company have in order to be able to implement PAILOT without any problems?

Your company should have ERP and PDA (production data acquisition). An MES system is often helpful. PAILOT also uses data on delivery dates, work schedules, and machine and personnel availability. If setup optimization is desired, setup times should also be available. PAILOT runs in the cloud and is compatible with any IT setup (hardware and software). Implementation often begins with existing data, while additional data sources are developed by the customer in parallel. We would be happy to advise you on which data can be collected and how.

How does PAILOT ensure that the detailed planning software is always up to date?

As a cloud-based system, PAILOT is continuously updated. This happens during operation, so there are no interruptions. Every new feature is automatically made available to all customers.

Still have questions? We look forward to hearing from you at kontakt@pailot.com.

Optimal production plan with our AI-based algorithm

Less planning effort, higher production efficiency

Complete transparency. Less chaos. Perfect flow.

PAILOT on the Siemens Xcelerator Marketplace

Strong at its core, flexible integration.

PAILOT Engine: AI meets production practice

PAILOT Bridge: Optimally connected

PAILOT Cockpit: Real-time control

Get started with PAILOT now

A comparison of the most important features

Any questions?

PAILOT Engine:
AI meets production practice

PAILOT Bridge:
Optimally connected

PAILOT Cockpit:
Real-time control