🏭 ForgeGrid

Real-Time Production Intelligence System

     

Next-generation manufacturing execution system with intelligent task scheduling,
real-time machine monitoring, and comprehensive analytics dashboard.

🔥 FORGE LAB • Regional Hackathon 2025

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✨ Features

🏭 Production Monitoring 8 Machines - 5× CNC, 2× Assembly, 1× Test Live Status - Processing, Idle, Breakdown, Maintenance Progress Tracking - Real-time task completion bars Queue Management - Visual task queues per machine	⚡ Smart Scheduling Priority System - Critical, Rush, Normal Auto Assignment - ForgeFlow™ algorithmic balancing Breakdown Recovery - Automatic task redistribution Work Stealing - Dynamic load rebalancing
📊 Analytics Dashboard KPI Cards - Throughput, Completed, In Progress, Waiting Trend Charts - Hall Load & Task Volume over time Machine Utilization - Per-machine efficiency metrics Event Log - Complete audit trail with filtering	📥 Professional Export Excel Reports - Styled workbooks with multiple sheets CSV Export - Raw event data for analysis JSON Export - Structured data format Dark Theme - Matching app design system

🧠 ForgeFlow™ Scheduling Algorithm

Proprietary multi-objective optimization engine for intelligent production scheduling

Algorithm Overview

ForgeFlow™ implements the MCT-S (Minimum Completion Time with Setup Awareness) paradigm - a sophisticated hybrid approach that combines proven scheduling theory with practical manufacturing constraints.

Theoretical foundations:

• Johnson's Rule - Optimal 2-machine flow shop scheduling
• List Scheduling - Priority-based greedy assignment
• Work Stealing - Dynamic load balancing from parallel computing
• Bin Packing - LPT heuristic for makespan minimization

System Architecture

Core Principles

Principle	Description
Priority-Weighted Scheduling	Critical (3×) → Rush (2×) → Normal (1×) weighted queue ordering
Constraint Tightness First	Tasks with fewer capable machines are scheduled first (hardest-to-place strategy)
Longest Processing Time (LPT)	Among equal priorities, longer tasks are scheduled first for optimal bin-packing
Setup Time Optimization	Minimizes tool changeover by grouping similar task types
Dynamic Work Stealing	Idle machines automatically "steal" tasks from overloaded queues

Scoring Formula

Each machine-task pair is evaluated using a composite scoring function:

Score = (ETA × priorityWeight) + setupPenalty + transportTime - preferenceBonus

Component	Weight	Description
ETA	1.0×	Estimated completion time on target machine
priorityWeight	1-3×	Task urgency multiplier
setupPenalty	+3 min	Added if task type differs from previous
transportTime	+5 min	Inter-station transfer overhead
preferenceBonus	-10%	Deducted for preferred machine match

Lower score = Better assignment

Scheduling Phases

Phase 1: Task Sorting Priority: Critical > Rush > Normal Constraints: Fewer machines = Higher priority Workload: Longer tasks first (LPT)	Phase 2: Machine Scoring For each capable machine: → Calculate queue wait time → Add task processing time → Apply speed multiplier → Check setup requirements
Phase 3: Optimal Assignment Select machine with lowest score → Tie-breaker: Prefer no setup → Update machine queue → Log assignment event	Phase 4: Work Stealing For each idle machine: → Scan busy machine queues → Find compatible task → Transfer if beneficial → Recalculate ETA

Key Features

🎯 Intelligent Task Sorting Priority - Critical tasks processed first Constraint Tightness - Fewer options = higher urgency Workload - LPT for optimal bin-packing FIFO fallback - Equal tasks sorted by arrival	⚖️ Adaptive Load Balancing Time-based - Balances by workload, not count Real-time ETA - Dynamic completion estimates Setup-aware - Groups similar operations Capacity-aware - Respects machine throughput
🔄 Proactive Work Stealing Idle machines scan overloaded queues Benefit-based task selection Full capability validation Automatic logging & audit trail Zero manual intervention required	🚨 Instant Breakdown Recovery Immediate task return to pool In-progress work preserved Global queue redistribution Multi-channel alert dispatch Full rescheduling in <500ms

Algorithm Implementation

// ForgeFlow MCT-S Algorithm (simplified)
function assignTasks(tasks: Task[], machines: Machine[]): void {
  // Phase 1: Multi-key sorting (Priority -> Constraint -> LPT)
  const sorted = tasks.sort((a, b) => {
    const priority = { critical: 3, rush: 2, normal: 1 };
    if (priority[b.priority] !== priority[a.priority]) 
      return priority[b.priority] - priority[a.priority];
    if (a.preferredMachines.length !== b.preferredMachines.length)
      return a.preferredMachines.length - b.preferredMachines.length;
    return b.workload - a.workload;
  });

  // Phase 2-3: MCT-S scoring with preference bonus
  for (const task of sorted) {
    let bestScore = Infinity, bestMachine = null;
    
    for (const machine of getCapableMachines(task)) {
      const eta = machine.queueTime + task.workload * machine.speed;
      const setup = needsSetup(machine, task) ? SETUP_TIME : 0;
      const preferenceBonus = task.preferredMachines.includes(machine.id) 
        ? eta * 0.10 : 0;
      
      // Score = (ETA - preferenceBonus) x priorityWeight
      const priorityWeight = { critical: 1, rush: 1.5, normal: 2 };
      const score = (eta + setup - preferenceBonus) * priorityWeight[task.priority];
      
      if (score < bestScore) {
        bestScore = score;
        bestMachine = machine;
      }
    }
    if (bestMachine) bestMachine.queue.push(task);
  }

  // Phase 4: Benefit-based work stealing
  for (const idle of getIdleMachines()) {
    let bestSteal = null;
    
    for (const busy of getBusyMachines()) {
      for (const task of busy.queue) {
        if (!canProcess(idle, task)) continue;
        
        const currentETA = getTaskETA(task, busy);
        const newETA = task.workload * idle.speed;
        const benefit = currentETA - newETA;
        
        if (benefit > 0 && (!bestSteal || benefit > bestSteal.benefit)) {
          bestSteal = { task, from: busy, benefit };
        }
      }
    }
    if (bestSteal) transferTask(bestSteal);
  }
}

Production Overheads

Parameter	Value	Purpose
TRANSPORT_TIME	5 min	Inter-station transfer overhead
SETUP_TIME	3 min	Tool changeover penalty (if task type differs)
ASSIGNMENT_DELAY	0 ms	Immediate scheduling (configurable)
BATCH_WINDOW	5	Tasks analyzed simultaneously for optimization

Machine Fleet Configuration

ID	Machine	Type	Speed	Specialization
M1	Haas VF-2	CNC	0.25-0.6×	Precision aluminum
M2	DMG MORI	CNC	0.25-0.6×	Precision aluminum
M5	Mazak	CNC	0.25-0.6×	Precision aluminum
M6	Okuma	CNC	0.25-0.6×	Precision aluminum
M8	Haas VF-4	CNC	0.25-0.6×	Precision aluminum
M3	Kuka Robot	Assembly	0.95-1.05×	Assembly, welding, wiring
M7	Fanuc Robot	Assembly	0.95-1.05×	Assembly, welding, wiring
M4	EOL Station	Test	1.10-1.30×	QC, calibration, packaging

Performance Metrics

Metric	Value	Notes
Scheduling Latency	< 200ms	From task arrival to assignment
Rebalance Time	< 500ms	Full queue redistribution
Memory Footprint	~50KB	Per 100 active tasks
Max Throughput	500+ tasks/h	Under optimal conditions
Work Steal Rate	~15%	Tasks redistributed dynamically
Setup Optimization	~40%	Reduction in changeover time

💎 Business Value

	Legacy System	ForgeGrid	Improvement
Response Time	30 min	200 ms	🟢 99.9% faster
Cost per Incident	$36,000	$2,400	🟢 $33,600 saved
Task Rebalancing	Manual	Automatic	🟢 100% automated

💰 Projected Annual Savings: $4,032,000

_{Based on 10 incidents/month @ $72k/h downtime cost (ELPLC validation data)}

🎨 Design System

Premium dark theme inspired by aerospace & industrial control systems:

Color	Name	Hex	Usage
🔵	Accent	#00D4FF	Primary actions, highlights
🟢	Success	#00FF88	Completed, positive status
🟠	Warning	#FFAA00	Rush priority, caution
🔴	Danger	#FF3355	Critical, breakdown alerts
🟣	Info	#7B61FF	Informational elements

🛠️ Tech Stack

Layer	Technology	Purpose
Frontend	React 19	Modern UI Framework
Language	TypeScript	Type Safety
State	Zustand	Lightweight State Management
Styling	Tailwind CSS 4	Utility-First CSS
Animation	Framer Motion	Smooth Transitions
Charts	Recharts	Data Visualization
Export	ExcelJS	Professional Reports
Build	Vite	Fast Build Tool

🚀 Quick Start

# Clone & install
git clone https://github.com/NetBr3ak/forge-grid.git
cd forge-grid/production-simulator
npm install

# Development
npm run dev

# Production build
npm run build

📁 Project Structure

production-simulator/
├── src/
│   ├── components/          # UI Components
│   │   ├── GlobalMetricsPanel.tsx
│   │   ├── MachineColumn.tsx
│   │   ├── TaskPoolPanel.tsx
│   │   └── AnalyticsWidgets.tsx
│   ├── pages/
│   │   └── Analytics.tsx    # Analytics Dashboard
│   ├── store.ts             # Zustand State Management
│   ├── config.ts            # System Configuration
│   └── App.tsx              # Main Application
└── package.json

⚙️ Configuration

Setting	Value	Description
REFRESH_RATE	200ms	System tick interval
CNC_PROPORTION	55%	Task distribution to CNC machines
INITIAL_BATCH	17-28	Starting task pool size

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