#timefold

Manual scheduling is a puzzle that never ends. One last-minute cancellation or a missing skill set can throw your entire day into chaos. At Oodles ERP, we solve the "unsolvable" using Timefold-powered Task & Scheduling Services.

Why Timefold? Unlike traditional tools, Timefold doesn't just list tasks, it optimizes them. It balances multi-variable constraints like:

Skill Matching: Automatically assigning the right person to the right task.

Route Optimization: Reducing travel time for field workers.

Real-Time Recalibration: Instantly adjusting to cancellations or delays.

Operational Forecasting: Simulating scenarios to prevent future bottlenecks.

From home care and logistics to contact centers, we build the custom engine that keeps your operations running at peak precision.

Stop fighting the clock and start mastering it.

Running a business is basically one giant math problem. How do you schedule 50 employees, route 10 delivery trucks, and organize a 3-day conference without losing your mind (or your profit)?

That’s where OptaPlanner (and its evolution, Timefold) comes in. At Oodles ERP, we specialize in turning these complex "constraint satisfaction problems" into automated, seamless workflows.

What can we optimize for you?

Employee Rostering: No more manual shifts.

Vehicle Routing: Real-time path optimization to save fuel and time.

Cloud Optimization: Maximizing resources while minimizing costs.

Maintenance Scheduling: Preventative care planned to the minute.

From POC development to full-scale integration with your existing ERP, we build the "brain" that makes your business smarter.

In a world of complex logistics and shifting shifts, manual scheduling is the bottleneck you can’t afford. We’re deep-diving into how Timefold Task Scheduling is changing the game for ERP ecosystems.

At Oodles Technologies, we don’t believe in "one size fits all." We build custom Timefold integrations that handle:

🔹 High-Complexity Constraints: Microsecond score evaluation for multi-layered workflows.

🔹 Real-Time Reoptimization: Immediate adjustments when operational conditions change.

🔹 Resource Allocation: Optimizing labor, capacity, and routing in one flow.

The Results?

Up to 80% reduction in manual planning time.

40% improvement in resource utilization.

Ever spent hours manually assigning tasks, organizing shifts, or planning deliveries—only to end up with more confusion than clarity?

Yeah, same here. 😓

That’s why we’re loving what Timefold and OptaPlanner bring to the table.

💥 AI-powered planning systems 📊 Real-time optimization with hard and soft constraints 🧩 Solves complex problems like shift scheduling, route optimization & more ⚙️ Fully customizable and open-source (no huge license fees!)

We recently developed a POC (Proof of Concept) that turned chaos into clarity—helping our client automate resource planning and make smarter decisions, faster.

🚀 Why You Should Care:

It saves time ⏱

It reduces human error 🧠

It adapts to your real-world constraints ✅

It scales with your business needs 📈

We’re talking real-time smart planning with real-life impact.

✨ Curious about how it works?

📖 Read the full breakdown here: 👉 https://erpsolutions.oodles.io/optaplanner-development-services/

In today’s fast-paced food packaging industry, optimizing operations is critical to maintaining competitiveness. Companies are under constant pressure to streamline their processes, reduce operational inefficiencies, and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality products. This is where planning solutions like Timefold (formerly known as OptaPlanner) come into play, offering advanced algorithms to enhance food packaging processes. In this article, we delve into the key challenges faced by the food packaging industry, how planning solutions can help overcome them, and how Timefold can revolutionize your packaging operations to drive efficiency and profitability.

Challenges in the Food Packaging Industry

The food packaging industry is rife with challenges, from fluctuating consumer demands to stringent regulatory compliance. Businesses must adapt to these dynamics while maintaining efficiency. Here are some of the primary challenges:

Rising Demand for Customization

Consumers are increasingly looking for personalized products, which forces packaging lines to handle frequent product variations. This requires flexible, adaptable processes that can accommodate different packaging sizes, designs, and formats without causing downtime.

https://erpsolutions.oodles.io/blog/streamlining-food-packaging-processes/

Job shop scheduling is a complex and intricate process that requires meticulous planning and coordination. The term refers to a manufacturing environment where small batches of custom products are produced. Due to the diverse nature of jobs, different workflows, and multiple machine setups, scheduling in a job shop is notoriously difficult. If not properly addressed, the challenges in this environment often result in inefficiencies, delays, and increased operational costs. This is where advanced planning solutions come into play.

In this article, we will discuss the core challenges of job shop scheduling and how planning solutions, including Timefold, can mitigate these challenges to help manufacturers streamline their operations, reduce lead times, and improve overall efficiency.

https://erpsolutions.oodles.io/blog/job-shop-scheduling/

Maintaining high operational uptime is crucial for businesses to remain competitive in today’s fast-paced industrial landscape. Equipment breakdowns, unplanned downtime, and inefficient maintenance processes can severely impact productivity and profitability. However, with effective maintenance scheduling, organizations can maximize the lifespan of their assets, reduce unexpected failures, and ensure uninterrupted operations. This article delves into how advanced planning solutions can improve maintenance scheduling and boost uptime, focusing on tools like Timefold/OptaPlanner that revolutionize scheduling efficiency.

The Importance of Efficient Maintenance Scheduling

Maintenance scheduling plays a pivotal role in asset management and operational performance. It involves planning and coordinating maintenance activities, ensuring necessary repairs or preventive tasks are carried out without disrupting production. Inefficient scheduling can lead to delays, excessive downtime, and higher operational costs.

Planned maintenance is significantly more cost-effective than reactive maintenance. It enables businesses to detect potential equipment issues early, reducing the risk of sudden breakdowns. When maintenance is scheduled effectively, companies can avoid the high costs associated with emergency repairs and lost production time.

https://erpsolutions.oodles.io/blog/maintenance-scheduling-optimization/

In today’s highly competitive market, Last Mile Delivery Optimization has become crucial for ensuring customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. As e-commerce continues to expand rapidly, businesses are focusing on optimizing their last-mile delivery processes to meet consumer expectations for faster, more reliable, and cost-effective services. Cutting-edge planning solutions are now essential for companies looking to streamline their last-mile delivery routing, reduce operational costs, and improve overall service quality.

Understanding the Challenges of Last Mile Delivery

Last-mile delivery, which refers to the final step in the delivery process where goods are transported from a distribution center to the customer’s doorstep, is often the most complex and costly part of the supply chain. This segment accounts for a significant portion of total delivery costs, largely due to the unpredictability of traffic conditions, delivery locations, and customer availability.

https://erpsolutions.oodles.io/blog/last-mile-delivery-optimization/