From af0134d52240716ddf131818356d6d9803de4564 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Devin AI <158243242+devin-ai-integration[bot]@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2025 01:08:43 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Add TypeScript workflow functions to PlateNest startup - Implement customer acquisition workflows for metal tank manufacturers - Add product development processes for AI pre-nesting optimization - Create revenue generation flows including SaaS subscriptions - Define operational procedures for CAD/BOM processing and plate procurement - Build decision-making workflows for purchase optimization scenarios - Include comprehensive type definitions and error handling - Functions represent executable business logic following Business-as-Code pattern Co-Authored-By: unknown <> --- startups/platenest.mdx | 560 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 560 insertions(+) diff --git a/startups/platenest.mdx b/startups/platenest.mdx index 72dddc2..07635d7 100644 --- a/startups/platenest.mdx +++ b/startups/platenest.mdx @@ -329,3 +329,563 @@ landingPage: Generated for NAICS 332420 — Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing. Service: Plate Nesting Pre-Plan & Material Order Assistant + +## Business Workflow Functions + +The following TypeScript functions represent PlateNest's core business processes as executable code: + +```typescript +// Core data types for heavy plate manufacturing +interface Lead { + id: string; + companyName: string; + naicsCode: string; + annualRevenue: number; + materialSpend: number; + burnTables: number; + plateThickness: [number, number]; // min, max in inches + currentCAM: 'SigmaNEST' | 'ProNest' | 'Lantek' | 'Alma' | 'Other'; + currentERP: 'Epicor' | 'Global Shop' | 'E2/JobBOSS' | 'Syspro' | 'Other'; + jobsPerYear: number; + customOrderMix: number; // percentage + contactInfo: ContactInfo; +} + +interface Customer { + id: string; + lead: Lead; + contractValue: number; + implementationPackage: ImplementationPackage; + subscriptionTier: 'Starter' | 'Professional' | 'Enterprise'; + onboardingStatus: 'Pending' | 'InProgress' | 'Complete'; + integrations: Integration[]; +} + +interface CADProject { + id: string; + customerId: string; + files: CADFile[]; + bomData: BOMItem[]; + constraints: NestingConstraints; + targetDeliveryDate: Date; +} + +interface PlateOrder { + id: string; + projectId: string; + grade: string; // A36, A572, SA-516-70N, etc. + thickness: number; + plateSize: [number, number]; // length x width + quantity: number; + supplier: string; + leadTime: number; // days + pricePerLb: number; + heatLot?: string; + requiredDate: Date; +} + +interface NestingResult { + projectId: string; + utilization: number; // percentage + plateOrders: PlateOrder[]; + remnants: Remnant[]; + traceabilityMap: Map; // part ID to heat lot + estimatedSavings: number; + leadTimePullForward: number; // days +} + +// Customer Acquisition Workflows +export async function acquireCustomer(lead: Lead): Promise { + try { + // Step 1: Qualify lead based on NAICS and profile + const qualifiedLead = await qualifyLead(lead); + + // Step 2: Generate tailored proposal with ROI projections + const proposal = await generateProposal(qualifiedLead); + + // Step 3: Conduct proof-of-value pilot + const pilotResults = await conductPilot(qualifiedLead, proposal); + + // Step 4: Negotiate contract based on pilot outcomes + const contract = await negotiateContract(proposal, pilotResults); + + // Step 5: Onboard customer with implementation package + const customer = await onboardCustomer(contract); + + return customer; + } catch (error) { + throw new Error(`Customer acquisition failed: ${error.message}`); + } +} + +async function qualifyLead(lead: Lead): Promise { + // Validate NAICS 332420 (Metal Tank Heavy Gauge Manufacturing) + if (lead.naicsCode !== '332420' && !lead.naicsCode.startsWith('33241') && !lead.naicsCode.startsWith('33231')) { + throw new Error('Lead does not match target customer segments'); + } + + // Check minimum thresholds + if (lead.annualRevenue < 10_000_000 || lead.materialSpend < 3_000_000) { + throw new Error('Lead below minimum revenue/spend thresholds'); + } + + // Verify technology fit + if (lead.burnTables < 1 || lead.plateThickness[1] < 0.25) { + throw new Error('Lead does not match technology requirements'); + } + + return lead; +} + +async function generateProposal(lead: Lead): Promise { + const baselineMetrics = await calculateBaselineMetrics(lead); + const projectedSavings = await projectSavings(lead, baselineMetrics); + + return { + customerId: lead.id, + subscriptionTier: determineOptimalTier(lead), + implementationCost: calculateImplementationCost(lead), + projectedROI: projectedSavings.annualSavings / (projectedSavings.subscriptionCost + projectedSavings.implementationCost), + paybackPeriod: calculatePaybackPeriod(projectedSavings), + pilotScope: definePilotScope(lead) + }; +} + +async function conductPilot(lead: Lead, proposal: Proposal): Promise { + // 6-8 week paid pilot using 2-4 recent jobs + const historicalJobs = await getHistoricalJobs(lead.id, 4); + const pilotResults: PilotResults = { + jobsAnalyzed: historicalJobs.length, + yieldImprovement: 0, + leadTimePullForward: 0, + programmerTimeSaved: 0, + materialSavings: 0 + }; + + for (const job of historicalJobs) { + const optimizedNesting = await runPreNestingOptimization(job); + pilotResults.yieldImprovement += optimizedNesting.utilization - job.historicalUtilization; + pilotResults.leadTimePullForward += optimizedNesting.leadTimePullForward; + pilotResults.programmerTimeSaved += optimizedNesting.planningTimeSaved; + pilotResults.materialSavings += optimizedNesting.estimatedSavings; + } + + // Average results across jobs + pilotResults.yieldImprovement /= historicalJobs.length; + pilotResults.leadTimePullForward /= historicalJobs.length; + pilotResults.programmerTimeSaved /= historicalJobs.length; + + return pilotResults; +} + +// Product Development Processes +export async function developAINestingEngine(requirements: ProductRequirements): Promise { + try { + // Step 1: Develop constraint-aware algorithms + const constraintEngine = await buildConstraintEngine(requirements.constraints); + + // Step 2: Train AI models on anonymized multi-shop data + const aiModels = await trainNestingModels(requirements.trainingData); + + // Step 3: Build CAD/ERP connectors + const connectors = await buildIntegrationConnectors(requirements.integrations); + + // Step 4: Implement scenario optimization + const optimizer = await buildScenarioOptimizer(constraintEngine, aiModels); + + // Step 5: Add traceability and compliance features + const complianceEngine = await buildComplianceEngine(requirements.complianceRules); + + return new NestingEngine(constraintEngine, aiModels, connectors, optimizer, complianceEngine); + } catch (error) { + throw new Error(`Product development failed: ${error.message}`); + } +} + +async function buildConstraintEngine(constraints: NestingConstraints): Promise { + return { + rollingDirection: constraints.rollingDirection, + grainDirection: constraints.grainDirection, + plateSizeLimits: constraints.plateSizeLimits, + trimAllowances: constraints.trimAllowances, + bevelAllowances: constraints.bevelAllowances, + partPairing: constraints.partPairing, + heatLotSegregation: constraints.heatLotSegregation, + tableEnvelopes: constraints.tableEnvelopes + }; +} + +// Revenue Generation Flows +export async function generateRevenue(customer: Customer, month: number): Promise { + try { + // Step 1: Process subscription billing + const subscriptionRevenue = await processSubscriptionBilling(customer, month); + + // Step 2: Handle usage-based add-ons + const usageRevenue = await processUsageBasedBilling(customer, month); + + // Step 3: Deliver premium support if applicable + const supportRevenue = await deliverPremiumSupport(customer, month); + + // Step 4: Process data services revenue + const dataServicesRevenue = await processDataServices(customer, month); + + // Step 5: Calculate and process gainshare if applicable + const gainshareRevenue = await processGainshareRevenue(customer, month); + + return { + customerId: customer.id, + month, + subscriptionRevenue, + usageRevenue, + supportRevenue, + dataServicesRevenue, + gainshareRevenue, + totalRevenue: subscriptionRevenue + usageRevenue + supportRevenue + dataServicesRevenue + gainshareRevenue + }; + } catch (error) { + throw new Error(`Revenue generation failed: ${error.message}`); + } +} + +async function processSubscriptionBilling(customer: Customer, month: number): Promise { + const tierPricing = { + 'Starter': 1500, // per month per site + 'Professional': 2750, + 'Enterprise': 4000 + }; + + return tierPricing[customer.subscriptionTier] || 0; +} + +// Operational Procedures +export async function processCADProject(project: CADProject): Promise { + try { + // Step 1: Import and validate CAD/BOM files + const validatedProject = await validateCADFiles(project); + + // Step 2: Explode shell courses, heads, cones into flat patterns + const flatPatterns = await explodeToFlatPatterns(validatedProject); + + // Step 3: Apply allowances and weld/seam rules + const patternsWithAllowances = await applyAllowances(flatPatterns, project.constraints); + + // Step 4: Run AI-driven pre-nesting simulation + const nestingScenarios = await runNestingSimulation(patternsWithAllowances, project.constraints); + + // Step 5: Optimize against vendor catalogs and remnants + const optimizedNesting = await optimizeAgainstCatalogs(nestingScenarios); + + // Step 6: Generate purchase-ready plate orders + const plateOrders = await generatePlateOrders(optimizedNesting); + + // Step 7: Create traceability mapping + const traceabilityMap = await createTraceabilityMap(optimizedNesting, plateOrders); + + return { + projectId: project.id, + utilization: optimizedNesting.utilization, + plateOrders, + remnants: optimizedNesting.remnants, + traceabilityMap, + estimatedSavings: optimizedNesting.estimatedSavings, + leadTimePullForward: optimizedNesting.leadTimePullForward + }; + } catch (error) { + throw new Error(`CAD project processing failed: ${error.message}`); + } +} + +async function validateCADFiles(project: CADProject): Promise { + for (const file of project.files) { + if (!['STEP', 'DXF', 'SolidWorks', 'Inventor'].includes(file.format)) { + throw new Error(`Unsupported CAD format: ${file.format}`); + } + + // Validate geometry integrity + await validateGeometry(file); + } + + return project; +} + +// Decision-Making Workflows +export async function optimizePurchaseDecision( + project: CADProject, + scenarios: PurchaseScenario[] +): Promise { + try { + // Step 1: Evaluate each scenario against multiple criteria + const evaluatedScenarios = await Promise.all( + scenarios.map(scenario => evaluateScenario(scenario, project)) + ); + + // Step 2: Apply multi-criteria decision analysis + const scoredScenarios = await scoreScenarios(evaluatedScenarios, project.constraints); + + // Step 3: Consider risk factors and lead time constraints + const riskAdjustedScenarios = await adjustForRisk(scoredScenarios, project.targetDeliveryDate); + + // Step 4: Select optimal scenario based on customer preferences + const optimalScenario = await selectOptimalScenario(riskAdjustedScenarios); + + // Step 5: Generate purchase recommendations with alternatives + const purchaseRecommendations = await generatePurchaseRecommendations(optimalScenario); + + return { + projectId: project.id, + recommendedScenario: optimalScenario, + alternativeScenarios: riskAdjustedScenarios.slice(1, 3), // Top 2 alternatives + purchaseOrders: purchaseRecommendations.orders, + riskAssessment: purchaseRecommendations.risks, + expectedSavings: optimalScenario.estimatedSavings, + confidenceLevel: optimalScenario.confidence + }; + } catch (error) { + throw new Error(`Purchase optimization failed: ${error.message}`); + } +} + +async function evaluateScenario(scenario: PurchaseScenario, project: CADProject): Promise { + return { + ...scenario, + yieldScore: await calculateYieldScore(scenario), + costScore: await calculateCostScore(scenario), + leadTimeScore: await calculateLeadTimeScore(scenario, project.targetDeliveryDate), + riskScore: await calculateRiskScore(scenario), + complianceScore: await calculateComplianceScore(scenario, project.constraints) + }; +} + +// Change Management and Tracking +export async function handleProjectChange( + projectId: string, + changes: ProjectChange[] +): Promise { + try { + // Step 1: Analyze change deltas + const changeDeltas = await analyzeChangeDeltas(projectId, changes); + + // Step 2: Re-optimize nesting with changes + const reoptimizedNesting = await reoptimizeNesting(projectId, changeDeltas); + + // Step 3: Identify impacted purchase orders + const impactedPOs = await identifyImpactedPOs(projectId, changeDeltas); + + // Step 4: Generate change order recommendations + const changeOrders = await generateChangeOrders(impactedPOs, reoptimizedNesting); + + // Step 5: Update traceability mapping + const updatedTraceability = await updateTraceabilityMapping(projectId, reoptimizedNesting); + + return { + projectId, + changes, + impactedPOs, + changeOrders, + newNestingResult: reoptimizedNesting, + updatedTraceability, + additionalCost: calculateAdditionalCost(changeOrders), + scheduleImpact: calculateScheduleImpact(changeOrders) + }; + } catch (error) { + throw new Error(`Change management failed: ${error.message}`); + } +} + +// Integration and Export Functions +export async function exportToCAM( + nestingResult: NestingResult, + camSystem: 'SigmaNEST' | 'ProNest' | 'Lantek' | 'Alma' +): Promise { + try { + // Step 1: Format nests for target CAM system + const formattedNests = await formatForCAM(nestingResult, camSystem); + + // Step 2: Generate cut lists with part details + const cutLists = await generateCutLists(nestingResult); + + // Step 3: Create NC programs if supported + const ncPrograms = await generateNCPrograms(formattedNests, camSystem); + + // Step 4: Package traceability data + const traceabilityPackage = await packageTraceabilityData(nestingResult); + + return { + camSystem, + nests: formattedNests, + cutLists, + ncPrograms, + traceabilityPackage, + exportTimestamp: new Date() + }; + } catch (error) { + throw new Error(`CAM export failed: ${error.message}`); + } +} + +// Supporting type definitions +interface ContactInfo { + name: string; + title: string; + email: string; + phone: string; +} + +interface ImplementationPackage { + erpConnectors: string[]; + cadConnectors: string[]; + remnantDataOnboarding: boolean; + cost: number; +} + +interface Integration { + system: string; + type: 'ERP' | 'CAD' | 'CAM'; + status: 'Active' | 'Pending' | 'Failed'; +} + +interface BOMItem { + partId: string; + material: string; + thickness: number; + quantity: number; + dimensions: [number, number]; +} + +interface CADFile { + id: string; + filename: string; + format: string; + size: number; + uploadDate: Date; +} + +interface NestingConstraints { + rollingDirection: boolean; + grainDirection: boolean; + plateSizeLimits: [number, number][]; + trimAllowances: number; + bevelAllowances: number; + partPairing: boolean; + heatLotSegregation: boolean; + tableEnvelopes: [number, number]; +} + +interface Remnant { + id: string; + material: string; + thickness: number; + dimensions: [number, number]; + heatLot: string; + location: string; +} + +interface Proposal { + customerId: string; + subscriptionTier: string; + implementationCost: number; + projectedROI: number; + paybackPeriod: number; + pilotScope: string; +} + +interface PilotResults { + jobsAnalyzed: number; + yieldImprovement: number; + leadTimePullForward: number; + programmerTimeSaved: number; + materialSavings: number; +} + +interface ProductRequirements { + constraints: NestingConstraints; + trainingData: any[]; + integrations: string[]; + complianceRules: any[]; +} + +interface RevenueResult { + customerId: string; + month: number; + subscriptionRevenue: number; + usageRevenue: number; + supportRevenue: number; + dataServicesRevenue: number; + gainshareRevenue: number; + totalRevenue: number; +} + +interface PurchaseScenario { + id: string; + name: string; + plateOrders: PlateOrder[]; + estimatedCost: number; + estimatedSavings: number; + riskLevel: 'Low' | 'Medium' | 'High'; +} + +interface EvaluatedScenario extends PurchaseScenario { + yieldScore: number; + costScore: number; + leadTimeScore: number; + riskScore: number; + complianceScore: number; +} + +interface OptimalPurchaseDecision { + projectId: string; + recommendedScenario: EvaluatedScenario; + alternativeScenarios: EvaluatedScenario[]; + purchaseOrders: PlateOrder[]; + riskAssessment: any; + expectedSavings: number; + confidenceLevel: number; +} + +interface ProjectChange { + type: 'Add' | 'Remove' | 'Modify'; + partId: string; + details: any; +} + +interface ChangeImpactAnalysis { + projectId: string; + changes: ProjectChange[]; + impactedPOs: string[]; + changeOrders: any[]; + newNestingResult: NestingResult; + updatedTraceability: Map; + additionalCost: number; + scheduleImpact: number; +} + +interface CAMExport { + camSystem: string; + nests: any[]; + cutLists: any[]; + ncPrograms: any[]; + traceabilityPackage: any; + exportTimestamp: Date; +} + +// Placeholder implementations for referenced functions +async function negotiateContract(proposal: Proposal, pilotResults: PilotResults): Promise { + return { proposal, pilotResults, contractValue: proposal.projectedROI * 100000 }; +} + +async function onboardCustomer(contract: any): Promise { + return { + id: contract.proposal.customerId, + lead: {} as Lead, + contractValue: contract.contractValue, + implementationPackage: {} as ImplementationPackage, + subscriptionTier: contract.proposal.subscriptionTier, + onboardingStatus: 'Pending', + integrations: [] + }; +} + +// Additional placeholder implementations would be added for all referenced functions +// This represents the core structure of PlateNest's business logic as executable code +```