Two modes, one press line
Indian laminate plants often need both automation and override. Smart planning proposes the next cycles from orders, craft configuration, and delight settings. Full manual planning lets supervisors build lots design-by-design when the floor reality does not match the algorithm.
Software that forces only one mode creates workarounds — usually back to Excel. LuminoPlan ships smart and full manual planning side by side so the same masters and inventory feed both paths.
When smart planning wins
Use smart planning when order backlog is stable, craft plans are configured, and you want consistent lot sizing and faster cycle preview. It reduces planner time spent on repetitive combinations and keeps press utilization visible in analytics.
Supervisor print views still matter: operators need a clear sheet for the shift even when the plan was generated automatically.
When manual planning is safer
Rush orders, press downtime, partial paper lots, and special customer builds often need human control. Manual planning should still enforce masters and stock checks — not become an untracked free-for-all.
See How it works for a typical rollout: masters first, then planning modes, then dispatch verification. Pricing includes all future planning features with no module upsells.