In many AI in manufacturing case studies, payback periods of well under 8 months are reported for AI for production planning and scheduling. When baseline planning processes are heavily manual, the time savings and performance gains can be visible within a few weeks of go-live. The combination of quick wins and low upfront data requirements is one reason why the ROI of AI-driven production scheduling often compares favourably with other digital projects and why more manufacturers are prioritising dedicated AI for production planning.
