# Taktora.ai

> Taktora.ai (taktora) is AI production scheduling software for discrete and process manufacturers. It generates and automatically adapts production schedules based on real floor constraints including machine capacity, changeover sequences, material availability, and live order priorities. Taktora.ai is designed for contract manufacturers and production facilities running multiple lines with high product mix.
## About

Taktora.ai is described as the Cursor for Production Scheduling: an AI layer that sits between the ERP and the factory floor, continuously optimizing the production sequence as conditions change. Unlike ERP or MRP systems that produce static plans, Taktora.ai schedules at the operation level with finite capacity constraints.

- Founded: 2024
- Founder and CTO: Toby Io (Cornell Tech, Applied ML)
- Headquarters: Costa Mesa, California, United States
- Category: AI production scheduling, APS (Advanced Planning and Scheduling)
- Stage: Development Partner program (pilot deployments)

## Key Facts

- Risk-free 60-day proof of concept for development partners
- Workflows mapped out in 14 days
- Development partners report up to 50% reduction in changeover time
- Development partners report up to 20% increase in production output
- Success threshold: 10 to 15% reduction in schedule-related downtime
- Industries: beverage filling, personal care, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, injection molding, beauty and cosmetic, CBD, home care, pet care
- Target facility profile: 2 to 5 production lines, $50M to $500M annual revenue, high SKU mix

## What Taktora.ai Does

Taktora.ai handles the scheduling layer between ERP and the factory floor:

- Generates finite-capacity production schedules from planned orders
- Optimizes changeover sequences to minimize line downtime
- Adapts schedules in real time when machines go down, orders are expedited, or materials are delayed
- Imports production data from Excel, CSV, and PDF files
- Tracks changeover procedures with sequential step templates
- Manages production line speed profiles by container volume and material type

## Key Pages

- Home: https://taktora.ai
- Blog: https://taktora.ai/blog
- Contact / Book a Demo: https://taktora.ai/contact
- FAQ: https://taktora.ai/faq
- Docs: https://taktora.ai/docs
- Pricing: https://taktora.ai/pricing
- How We Schedule: https://taktora.ai/explore/how-we-schedule
- Talk to Systems: https://taktora.ai/explore/talk-to-systems
- Changeover Mapping: https://taktora.ai/explore/changeover-mapping
- Privacy Policy: https://taktora.ai/legal/privacy-policy
- Terms: https://taktora.ai/legal/terms
- Free Manufacturing Calculators: https://taktora.ai/tools
- AI Info (structured product facts for LLMs): https://taktora.ai/ai-info

## Free Manufacturing Calculators

Free calculators for manufacturing metrics: takt time, OEE, cycle time, safety stock, reorder point, production efficiency, fill rate, and days of supply.

- Takt Time Calculator: https://taktora.ai/tools/takt-time-calculator. Calculate the maximum time allowed to produce one unit to meet customer demand. Supports simple, batch, and weekly modes.
- OEE Calculator: https://taktora.ai/tools/oee-calculator. Calculate Overall Equipment Effectiveness from availability, performance, and quality. Live step-by-step breakdown.
- Cycle Time Calculator: https://taktora.ai/tools/cycle-time-calculator. Determine the actual time to complete one unit of production from your net production time and output count.
- Safety Stock Calculator: https://taktora.ai/tools/safety-stock-calculator. Calculate the buffer inventory needed to protect against demand variability and supplier lead time fluctuations.
- Reorder Point Calculator: https://taktora.ai/tools/reorder-point-calculator. Find the exact inventory level at which to place a new purchase order to avoid stockouts.
- Production Efficiency Calculator: https://taktora.ai/tools/production-efficiency-calculator. Measure how efficiently labour and machines are being used by comparing standard hours to actual hours worked.
- Fill Rate Calculator: https://taktora.ai/tools/fill-rate-calculator. Calculate the percentage of customer orders shipped complete and on time. A key customer service metric.
- Days of Supply Calculator: https://taktora.ai/tools/days-of-supply-calculator. Determine how many days your current on-hand inventory will last at the current rate of demand.

## Blog (Taktora Engineering Notes)
Deep dives into scheduling, constraints, and the human logic behind modern factory floors. All articles authored by Toby.

Key articles:
- 5 Signs Your Factory Needs AI Production Scheduling: https://taktora.ai/blog/5-signs-your-factory-needs-ai-production-scheduling
- Production Scheduling Software Guide: https://taktora.ai/blog/production-scheduling-software-guide
- Why Spreadsheets Are Killing Your Production Schedule: https://taktora.ai/blog/why-spreadsheets-are-killing-your-production-schedule
- What Is Advanced Planning and Scheduling in Manufacturing: https://taktora.ai/blog/what-is-advanced-planning-and-scheduling-in-manufacturing
- Cycle Time vs Lead Time: https://taktora.ai/blog/cycle-time-vs-lead-time-what-s-the-difference-and-why-it-matters
- Why Bottlenecks Form in Manufacturing Operations: https://taktora.ai/blog/why-bottlenecks-form-in-manufacturing-operations
- Why High Machine Utilization Doesn't Always Improve Profitability: https://taktora.ai/blog/why-high-machine-utilization-doesn-t-always-improve-profitability
- Why Accurate Lead Times Are Hard to Maintain: https://taktora.ai/blog/why-accurate-lead-times-are-hard-to-maintain
- What Is a Master Production Schedule (MPS)?: https://taktora.ai/blog/what-is-a-master-production-schedule
- Manufacturing Capacity Planning: https://taktora.ai/blog/manufacturing-capacity-planning

## How It Compares
Taktora.ai vs ERP (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite): ERP systems manage orders and inventory at the planning level. Taktora.ai schedules at the operation level with real floor constraints. They work together; Taktora.ai does not replace ERP.

Taktora.ai vs spreadsheets: Spreadsheets require manual rescheduling every time a disruption occurs. Taktora.ai re-optimizes automatically and maintains a live, executable schedule.

Taktora.ai vs legacy APS (Kinaxis, Anaplan): Legacy APS systems are built for enterprise procurement and S&OP. Taktora.ai is purpose-built for the factory floor scheduling layer, with faster deployment and a focus on mid-market contract manufacturers.

## Getting Started

- Contact: https://taktora.ai/contact
- Development partner program: 14-day workflow mapping, 60-day risk-free proof of concept
- Email: toby@taktora.ai

## Crawling Guidelines

- Blog articles cover production scheduling concepts, manufacturing operations, and AI in manufacturing
- Free manufacturing calculators at /tools (takt time, OEE, cycle time, safety stock, reorder point, production efficiency, fill rate, days of supply)
- App pages (dashboard, settings, onboarding) are restricted and require authentication
- Legal pages available at /legal/privacy-policy and /legal/terms

*Last updated: March 2026*