When the user wants to cut 1D materials optimally, minimize waste in linear cutting, or solve one-dimensional cutting stock problems. Also use when the user mentions "1D cutting," "linear cutting optimization," "rod cutting," "pipe cutting," "beam cutting," "trim loss," "cutting stock problem," "pattern generation," or "column generation for cutting." For 2D problems, see 2d-cutting-stock. For general trim loss, see trim-loss-minimization.
When the user wants to pack 2D rectangular items into bins, optimize 2D cutting patterns, or minimize material waste in 2D packing. Also use when the user mentions "2D packing," "rectangular packing," "sheet packing," "2D bin packing problem," "guillotine cutting," "two-dimensional packing," or "rectangle packing optimization." For 1D problems, see 1d-cutting-stock. For 3D problems, see 3d-bin-packing.
When the user wants to cut 2D sheets optimally, minimize waste in rectangular sheet cutting, or solve two-dimensional cutting stock problems. Also use when the user mentions "2D cutting," "sheet cutting optimization," "panel cutting," "glass cutting," "steel plate cutting," "guillotine cutting patterns," "two-stage cutting," or "2D trim loss." For 1D problems, see 1d-cutting-stock. For bin packing, see 2d-bin-packing. For irregular shapes, see nesting-optimization.
When the user wants to pack 3D boxes into containers, optimize 3D space utilization, or solve container loading problems. Also use when the user mentions "3D packing," "container packing," "box packing," "3D bin packing problem," "cube packing," "three-dimensional packing," "cargo loading," or "space optimization." For pallet-specific loading, see pallet-loading. For container logistics, see container-loading-optimization.
When the user wants to optimize aerospace and defense supply chains, manage long lead-time components, handle MRO operations, or ensure AS9100 compliance. Also use when the user mentions "aerospace supply chain," "aviation manufacturing," "MRO supply chain," "AS9100," "aircraft parts," "defense procurement," "AOG support," "airworthiness," "ITAR compliance," "aerospace certification," or "aviation aftermarket." For general manufacturing, see production-scheduling. For quality, see quality-management.
When the user wants to optimize airline cargo operations, manage air freight, or improve cargo revenue. Also use when the user mentions "air cargo optimization," "cargo capacity management," "freight yield management," "ULD optimization," "cargo routing," "air freight network," or "belly cargo management." For passenger operations, see hotel-inventory-management (for yield management concepts). For tour operations, see tour-operations.
When the user wants to balance assembly lines, assign tasks to workstations, calculate takt time, or optimize line efficiency. Also use when the user mentions "line balancing," "workstation assignment," "takt time," "cycle time balancing," "precedence constraints," "task allocation," "assembly line optimization," "mixed-model balancing," or "U-shaped line." For process optimization, see process-optimization. For production scheduling, see production-scheduling.
When the user wants to optimize automotive manufacturing supply chains, manage tier suppliers, implement JIT production, or handle automotive-specific logistics. Also use when the user mentions "automotive manufacturing," "OEM supply chain," "tier 1/2/3 suppliers," "sequenced parts delivery," "just-in-time automotive," "vehicle assembly," or "automotive aftermarket." For general manufacturing, see production-scheduling. For lean principles, see lean-manufacturing.