How does HublerX know which product-to-product transitions require allergen cleans?

The changeover matrix — which transitions require allergen cleans, which require standard changeovers, and the duration for each — is configured per line in HublerX, typically during implementation. The matrix reflects the operation's allergen risk assessment and cleaning validation. Where the cleaning protocol changes (new product, updated risk assessment), the matrix is updated in HublerX and applies to all subsequent schedules.

Can HublerX handle multiple allergen constraints simultaneously — for example, nut-free and gluten-free on the same line?

Yes. The changeover matrix supports multi-allergen configurations — where a line runs both nut-containing and gluten-containing products, the matrix specifies the clean required for each combination of allergen groups. HublerX applies all applicable constraints simultaneously when generating the sequence.

What if a high-priority delivery order falls outside the optimal allergen sequence?

Priority is a configurable weight in the HublerX scheduling engine. Where a high-priority order must run earlier than the allergen-optimal sequence allows, HublerX flags the additional changeover cost — in time — so the planner can make an informed decision: accept the delay cost or reschedule the lower-priority order. The planner always makes the final call.

Does HublerX replace the ERP production scheduling module?

No. HublerX reads the work orders and due dates from the ERP and adds the changeover optimisation layer above them. The confirmed sequence is written back to the ERP as the production schedule for the shift. The ERP remains the system of record; HublerX provides the optimisation logic that the ERP scheduling module typically cannot perform.

Production Scheduling with Changeover Constraints

HublerX builds production sequences that minimise changeover time and respect allergen cleaning requirements — so the line spends more time producing and less time idle between runs.