CleanAir Filters — HVAC filter manufacturer, B2B
AI deployment blueprint for HVAC filter manufacturer, B2B. Automates production scheduling using NetSuite, Slack, Google Sheets, Claude.
AI Readiness Score
ERP contains historical production and sales data, though scheduling currently manual.
Manufacturing teams understand operations data. Already using Claude shows AI comfort.
Budget sufficient for manufacturing automation tools. Clear ROI through waste reduction.
Manufacturing processes are well-defined with clear metrics. NetSuite provides structured data foundation.
3-6 month timeline realistic for production scheduling automation.
NetSuite API available, Google Sheets straightforward. Manufacturing data typically clean.
How This System Works
Architecture
NetSuite-centric system with AI analysis layer feeding optimized schedules back through Google Sheets and Slack notifications. Production data flows from NetSuite to Claude for analysis, with results stored in Google Sheets for team access and Slack for immediate notifications.
Data Flow
Every morning, the Production Schedule Optimizer pulls fresh data from NetSuite (inventory, orders, capacity) and generates optimized production schedules. As jobs complete, the Material Waste Analyzer captures actual vs planned usage to identify improvement opportunities. Weekly, the Customer Reorder Predictor analyzes purchase patterns to inform forward-looking production decisions.
Implementation Phases
Establish core NetSuite integration and basic production scheduling automation
Add real-time waste tracking and analysis capabilities
Implement customer pattern analysis for proactive production planning
Prerequisites
- -NetSuite API access with appropriate permissions
- -Historical production data cleanup and validation
- -Google Workspace integration setup
- -Slack workspace configuration for manufacturing team
Assumptions
- -NetSuite contains reliable production and inventory data
- -Production team willing to shift from manual to AI-assisted scheduling
- -Material waste can be accurately tracked through existing NetSuite workflows
- -Customer order patterns are sufficiently regular for prediction
Recommended Agents (3)
How It Works
- 1Pull current inventory levels
Raw materials, WIP, finished goods by SKU
NetSuite API - 2Analyze pending orders and forecasts
Due dates, quantities, customer priority
NetSuite API - 3Calculate optimal production sequence
Consider setup times, material availability, capacity
Claude - 4Generate schedule recommendations
Update master production schedule with rationale
Google Sheets - 5Notify production team
Daily schedule updates and material preparation alerts
Slack
Data Flow
Inputs
- NetSuite — Inventory levels, pending orders, BOMs(JSON)
- NetSuite — Historical production data and lead times(JSON)
Outputs
- Google Sheets — Daily production schedule with priorities(Spreadsheet)
- Slack — Schedule changes and material alerts(Message)
Prerequisites
- -NetSuite API access
- -Historical production data cleanup
Error Handling
Use cached data and alert team
Flag for manual review
Integrations
| Source | Target | Data Flow | Method | Complexity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NetSuite | Claude | Production and sales data for analysis | api | moderate |
| Claude | Google Sheets | Analysis results and recommendations | api | low |
| Google Sheets | Slack | Alerts and schedule updates | webhook | low |
Schedule
0 6 * * *trigger-based0 7 * * 1Recommended Models
| Task | Recommended | Alternatives | Est. Cost | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production schedule optimization | Claude Sonnet 3.5 | GPT-4 | $80-100/month | Strong analytical capabilities for multi-constraint optimization problems |
| Waste pattern analysis | Claude Sonnet 3.5 | GPT-4 | $40-60/month | Excellent at identifying patterns in manufacturing data and root cause analysis |
| Customer reorder prediction | Claude Sonnet 3.5 | GPT-4 | $60-80/month | Good at time series analysis and pattern recognition in customer behavior |
Impact
What Changes
Quality Gains
- ✓More consistent production schedules
- ✓Reduced material stockouts
- ✓Better customer service through proactive reorder management
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