Apparatus and method for predictive time-based control of batch or sequential operations

An apparatus comprising:

• at least one memory;
• and
• at least one processing device configured to:
• identify multiple planned sequences of operations involving industrial equipment, the planned sequences of operations comprising at least one of:
• one or more sequences of operations currently being performed using the industrial equipment and one or more sequences of operations to be performed using the industrial equipment;
• identify information associated with prior executions of the sequences of operations stored in the at least one memory, the information including timing information associated with the prior executions of the sequences of operations;
• generate timing predictions for operations in the planned sequences of operations using the identified information;
• and
• generate an interface for presentation to an operator, the interface identifying the planned sequences of operations and the timing predictions for the operations in the planned sequences of operations.

A non-transitory computer readable medium containing instructions that when executed cause at least one processor to:

• identify multiple planned sequences of operations involving industrial equipment, the planned sequences of operations comprising at least one of:
• one or more sequences of operations currently being performed using the industrial equipment and one or more sequences of operations to be performed using the industrial equipment;
• identify information associated with prior executions of the sequences of operations stored in the at least one memory, the information including timing information associated with the prior executions of the sequences of operations;
• generate timing predictions for operations in the planned sequences of operations using the identified information;
• and
• generate an interface for presentation to an operator, the interface identifying the planned sequences of operations and the timing predictions for the operations in the planned sequences of operations.