ENTIRE is excited to introduce the AI Fundamentals: Constraint-Based Production Scheduling course, led by renowned expert Helmut Simonis from University College Cork (UCC). This comprehensive two-day course taking place 21-22 November 2024 on-site in UCC , will explore cutting-edge Constraint Programming (CP) and its potential to revolutionize production scheduling.

Project and production scheduling is an important element in optimizing performance, reducing cost, and satisfying customer demand in industry. Scheduling solutions can address many problem types in manufacturing, from short-term, reactive operational scheduling to mid
to long term strategic capacity planning. AI based methods, in particular Constraint Programming, provide state-of-the-art solutions to the scheduling problem.

What to expect:

The skills development course will use a mix of industrial case studies, overview presentations and some hands-on experience with different open-source tools available for constraint-based scheduling. The course will show where scheduling fits in current AI trends, how different constraint types (temporal, resource based, and human related) can be used to describe a scheduling problem, and how a solution can help humans make better decisions.

What you take away / Deliverables
At the end of the skills development course, participants will be able to;
– Position Constraint-Based Scheduling in the general AI field
– Understand the need for and potential of automated scheduling
– Understand the basic ideas behind Constraint-Based Scheduling
– Identify the different constraint types occurring in scheduling
– Understand the strength and weaknesses of available tools

Who is this service designed for?
– Small to Medium Enterprises
– Small mid caps (companies which are larger than an SME and have up to 3000
employees)
– Public Sector Organisations
– Individuals with specific roles such as:
Budget holders
Production managers
Logistics/Supply Chain Analysts
IT Specialists in private and public settings
Business Consultants

Price
€7,000*
(*100% discounted through de minimus funding for SMEs and public sector organisations)

For more information and to register today see https://entire-edih.ie/ai-fundamentals-constraint-based-production-scheduling/

As Europe continues to experience significant shifts in population, our rural communities are evolving at an unprecedented pace. The arrival of displaced individuals and families is reshaping these regions, bringing both challenges and incredible opportunities for growth, innovation, and inclusion. The influx of diverse perspectives and ideas has the potential to transform rural areas into thriving ecosystems of creativity and collaboration. 

To harness this potential, we invite you to join us in a collaborative workshop focused on empowering, engaging, and embracing our rural communities in this new era. Together, we will explore innovative approaches to integrate new populations into existing structures, leverage biases I to create more inclusive communities, and design the rural regions of tomorrow. 

In our workshop, we will discuss: 

• Connecting New Programmes with Emerging Actors: Identifying and supporting initiatives that integrate newcomers into our communities, fostering collaboration and mutual growth. 

• Implementing Action Plans for Connected Regional Innovation Valleys: Developing strategies to enhance the connectivity and innovation potential of rural areas through the integration of diverse ideas and resources. 

• Learning from Mutual Support Schemes: Sharing best practices and insights from regional innovation programmes that have successfully adapted to demographic changes. 

As part of this consortium, we intend to link with established networks such as the Enterprise Europe Network and the European Digital Innovation Hubs. By connecting with these key players, we can ensure that our initiatives are supported by a robust infrastructure, enhancing our capacity to deliver impactful projects and access valuable resources. 

This workshop also aims to lay the groundwork for forming a consortium that will explore upcoming European Commission calls for proposals. By joining forces, we can position ourselves to take advantage of these funding opportunities and create projects that support the sustainable development of our rural communities. 

We look forward to your participation in this critical conversation as we shape the future of rural Europe together.