https://www.m365.fm/entity/mathematical-optimization/Searching through possible actions, such as schedules or resource assignments, to find options that satisfy stated constraints while improving a defined objective.enhttps://www.m365.fm/show/episodes/factory-ai-context/https://www.m365.fm/show/episodes/factory-ai-context/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0000episodeA machine stops and ERP, MES, maintenance and the PLC each know part of the story, so AI cannot safely optimize the response. This episode shows manufacturing and data leaders how semantic layers, knowledge graphs, digital twins and clear constraints give AI…