Plan, Simulate, and Control
Your Entire Production
Simulation, planning, Lean execution, quality control, and AI-powered insights — all in one platform. Built for every manufacturer, from workshop to factory floor.
Not just insights — an AI that runs your factory with you
Three autonomous agents watch your live data around the clock, run simulations in the background, and propose the fix. Every decision is approval-gated — the AI never changes anything without a human clicking approve.
Bottleneck Oracle
Predicts & elevates constraints
Continuously scans live factory data and runs background Monte Carlo simulations to find tomorrow's constraint before it hurts. Proposes labor reallocation or capacity elevation using Theory of Constraints.
"Assembly Table hits 100% utilization — add 2 parallel units for +20.8% throughput."
Procurement Agent
Reorders before you stock out
Watches inventory against reorder points, computes Economic Order Quantity, picks the best supplier by price and lead time, and drafts purchase orders — ready for one-click approval.
"Steel sheet below ROP — draft PO for 1,200 units from Supplier A (best lead time)."
Scheduling Agent
Re-sequences on disruption
Detects priority inversions and tardiness in the work-order queue and re-sequences with a priority-weighted EDD rule to protect on-time delivery when a rush order or breakdown hits.
"Rush axle order at risk — re-sequence line to cut weighted tardiness by 34%."
Who We Are
Industry 4.0 shouldn't be a privilege.
We're making it accessible to every manufacturer.
While large corporations invest millions in digital transformation, most manufacturers still run on spreadsheets, paper-based tracking, and gut feeling.Optonum bridges that gap — bringing simulation, smart planning, quality control, and AI-powered insights to every production team, regardless of size or budget.
Whether you're a 5-person artisan workshop or a 500-person multi-line factory, Optonum adapts to your production model and grows with you — from day one to full Industry 4.0 maturity.
Our Vision
Closing the Industry 4.0 gap. While less than 10% of manufacturers worldwide have adopted smart manufacturing, we envision a future where every factory — from a family-run bakery to a multi-line automotive plant — operates with real-time data, predictive insights, and continuous improvement built into their daily workflow.
Our Mission
To increase productivity and eliminate waste for every manufacturer, everywhere. We give production teams the power to simulate before they build, plan before they commit, and optimize before they waste — replacing costly trial-and-error with data-driven decisions. No $100K ERP contracts. No months of implementation. Start today, see results this week.
Paper-based or spreadsheet-driven operations. Optonum Simple mode gives you digital production tracking, basic simulation, and instant OEE visibility — your first step toward Industry 4.0.
Add MRP, inventory management, quality control, Lean tools, and production planning. Connect your operation with data-driven decisions and reduce waste measurably.
Digital twin, IoT integration, AI assistant, compliance automation, predictive insights, and real-time shop floor control. Complete smart manufacturing — without the enterprise price tag.
What You Can Do
Six core capabilities that cover the full production workflow — from simulation to shop-floor execution.
Run Factory Simulations
Discrete-event simulation engine built in Rust for speed. Model any production line — continuous flow, batch process, job shop, or craft workshop. Run Monte Carlo replications with 95% confidence intervals. Identify bottlenecks using Theory of Constraints before they cost you money.
Implement Lean Manufacturing
Complete Lean execution hub: Kanban boards with real WIP limits, Kaizen journal with A3 problem-solving templates, automatic 8 Wastes (DOWNTIME) detection from simulation data, 5S audit scoring. Value Stream Mapping with push/pull symbols, takt time reference lines, and before/after comparison.
AI Assistant That Understands Your Factory
Not a generic chatbot — a grounded assistant for questions and charts. It reads your assets, cycle times, orders, and production lines. Ask "What's my bottleneck?" and get a real answer with OEE decomposition from YOUR data. 25 prebuilt prompts plus AI-powered open chat (separate from the autonomous agents below, which propose actions for approval).
Plan Production Scientifically
Demand forecasting with Moving Average, Exponential Smoothing, and Seasonal methods. Master Production Schedule with PAB algorithm. Capacity planning across multiple lines. Sales & Operations Planning to reconcile demand with supply. Stop guessing — start calculating.
Control Quality Like a Six Sigma Black Belt
DPMO, Cp/Cpk, sigma level calculations from real scrap data. SPC control charts with automatic out-of-control detection. FMEA worksheets with RPN prioritization. 7 Quality Tools (Pareto, Fishbone, Histogram). Compliance templates for 21 CFR Part 11, IATF 16949 PPAP, and ISO 13485.
Manage Your Entire Operation
Full ERP foundation: orders, customers, suppliers, multi-level BOM. MRP with lot sizing (LFL, EOQ, POQ). Procurement lifecycle. Multi-warehouse management with ABC/XYZ classification. Maintenance scheduling with MTBF/MTTR tracking. All in one platform — no SAP pricing.
Fits YOUR Production Model
Not one-size-fits-all. Optonum adapts dashboards, calculations, and insights to 7 production archetypes based on the Hayes-Wheelwright product-process matrix.
Continuous Flow
24/7 bonded flow, rate-based
Steel rolling, oil refinery, paper, cement, power generation
Repetitive / Assembly Line
High-volume, takt-driven
Automotive assembly, white goods, high-volume PCB, PET bottling
Batch Process
Lot-based, setup/cleaning between batches
Pharma tablets, bakery, paint, brewing, semiconductor wafer lots
Discrete Batch / Mixed-Model
Medium volume, multiple SKUs share a line
Furniture, shoes (mass), medical devices, serial sheet-metal
Job Shop / Custom Parts
Each job unique, variable routing
CNC machining, custom sheet-metal fab, weld shops, prototyping
Project / Engineered-to-Order
Single large unique deliverable
Construction, aerospace, shipbuilding, power plants
Craft / Artisan
Hand-made, master-artisan limited
Ceramics, leather goods, handmade shoes, jewelry, glass blowing
How Optonum Compares
Six capabilities that matter — compared to Katana (cloud MRP), AnyLogic (simulation), and enterprise stacks.
| Feature | SAP | Opcenter | Katana | AnyLogic | Optonum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud MRP & shop-floor tracking | |||||
| Factory simulation (Monte Carlo) | |||||
| Autonomous AI agents (approval-gated) | |||||
| Theory of Constraints engine | |||||
| Lean, quality & IE toolbox | |||||
| Transparent pricing | $$$$$ | $$$$ | $$ | $$$ | Free / $49+ |
Why Manufacturers Choose Us
Theory of Constraints Built-In
Every throughput calculation uses Goldratt's bottleneck principle. The system automatically identifies your constraint and shows exactly how much adding parallel capacity would improve output.
From Time Study to Simulation in Minutes
Record cycle times, set up your production line on the visual canvas, and run a simulation — all in the same platform. No export/import between disconnected tools.
Scales from Workshop to Factory
Simple mode for small teams shows only essentials. Advanced mode unlocks MRP, warehouses, compliance, and full analytics. Start lean, grow into enterprise — one platform, no migration.
Real Formulas, Not Black Boxes
OEE = Availability x Performance x Quality. WIP = Throughput x Lead Time. Every calculation is transparent and traceable. Hover any metric to see the formula behind it.
AI Grounded in YOUR Data
The assistant receives your complete factory context: assets, production lines, orders, shift patterns, latest OEE. It answers using real calculations — separate from the three autonomous agents that scan, simulate, and propose changes for your approval.
Open & Affordable
No per-seat licensing. No $100K/year ERP contracts. Start free on one project, add modules as you grow. Built on Next.js, Rust WASM simulation, and Supabase.
14 Built-in IE Tools
Industrial engineering toolbox — time study, SPC, FMEA, queuing, 5S, and more. Every formula transparent; no simulation required.
Simple pricing that grows with you
Start free forever. Autonomous AI agents included from Pro. No per-seat surprises.
Free
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Model your first factory and run simulations.
- Central dashboard + KPIs
- Rust WASM discrete-event simulation
- 14 IE calculators (core)
- AI assistant (15 messages/day per org, grounded in your data)
Starter
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For workshops going from spreadsheets to simulation.
- Everything in Free
- Simulate pack: what-if, bottleneck analysis, line balancing, financials
- IE Toolbox: time study, SPC, FMEA, queuing, 5S, LP, ergonomics
- Guided playbooks
Pro
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Full operations: plan, produce, analyze, improve.
- Everything in Starter
- Operate: MRP, procurement, warehouse, workforce, DBR, PLM
- Analyze: Six Sigma, maintenance, inventory, forecasting, energy
- Lean hub: Kanban, Kaizen, VSM, 8 wastes
- All 3 autonomous AI agents (Oracle, Procurement, Scheduling)
Enterprise
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Multi-plant, compliance, and audit at scale.
- Everything in Pro
- Compliance: 21 CFR Part 11, IATF PPAP, ISO 13485, 8D/CAPA
- Multi-plant + audit trail
- SSO, priority support, onboarding
Stop Losing Money to Bottlenecks You Can't See
Start your first simulation in under 60 seconds.