Production scheduling, solved mathematically.
makespan converts weekly order volumes into production schedules using mathematical programming, then tracks actual vs. planned output in real time.
< 60s
Schedule generation
168h
Full-week coverage
Real-time
Deviation tracking
Live System View
Your entire production flow, mapped and managed.
makespan models every path in your facility — silos, blending, processing, filling. When a disruption hits, it reroutes the remaining schedule in seconds.
Features
Schedule, track, and review — all in one place.
From schedule generation to post-week analysis — everything in a single workflow.
Automated Scheduling
Upload your weekly order volumes. makespan generates a full production schedule across all lines, accounting for changeover times, cleaning constraints, and line capacities — in under a minute.
- MILP solver (CBC/PuLP)
- Changeover & CIP constraints
- Split-order handling
- Manual override support
Live Operations
Log actual production against the schedule in real time. Deviations surface immediately — no end-of-week reconciliation.
Results & Analysis
Compare planned vs. actual output week by week. Measure line utilisation, changeover frequency, and makespan trends.
Disruption Re-planning
When a machine goes down or an order changes, re-plan the remaining week from the current position. Completed work is locked in — the solver only touches what's left.
Tue 09:15
Machine down
24 tasks
Locked completed
28 remaining
Re-optimised
Impact
What teams measure after deployment
makespan generates a production schedule from your order file and tracks actual output against the plan each week.
< 60s
Schedule generation
A full 168-hour week across all production lines, from order file to executable plan.
~80%
Less time on scheduling
Planners spend their time reviewing and adjusting the schedule, not building it.
Real-time
Deviation visibility
Actual vs. planned output tracked per line, per shift — not at end of week.
100%
Order coverage
The MILP solver only produces schedules that satisfy all order volumes and constraints.
Workflow
How it works
Three steps that work with what you already do.
Upload your order file
Export weekly production volumes from your ERP as an Excel file and upload it to makespan.
Review the schedule
makespan generates a full-week schedule. Review it, adjust individual tasks, split orders, or add manual entries.
Track and measure
Log actual production as shifts complete. Compare against the plan and carry findings into the following week.
Built for
Process manufacturers with repetitive, high-volume production
Food & Beverage
High-SKU, multi-line filling and packaging operations.
Dairy & Alternatives
Complex CIP sequences and temperature-sensitive scheduling.
Pharmaceuticals
Strict batch sequencing with audit trail requirements.
Consumer Goods
Seasonal demand patterns and short changeover windows.
Done building schedules manually?
See how makespan generates a full-week production schedule from your order file — in under a minute.