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Industry Applications

ARCnet's core architecture—data integration, predictive modeling, risk surfacing, and agentic decision support—is domain-agnostic. This document details how the platform adapts to specific industries through configuration rather than code changes.


Architecture Adaptation Pattern

Each industry deployment requires three configuration layers:

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                    Domain Configuration                         │
│  ┌───────────────┐  ┌───────────────┐  ┌───────────────┐       │
│  │ Schema Mapping│  │ Agent Personas│  │ Risk Weights  │       │
│  │ (data model)  │  │ (specialists) │  │ (priorities)  │       │
│  └───────────────┘  └───────────────┘  └───────────────┘       │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                              │
                              ▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                     Core Platform                                │
│  ETL Engine │ ML Models │ Agent Orchestrator │ NLP │ Vision     │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Manufacturing & Industrial Operations

Use Case

A manufacturing plant needs to optimize production uptime while managing maintenance costs and production schedules.

Data Sources

Source Type Examples Ingestion Method
Equipment sensors SCADA, IoT telemetry API/streaming
Maintenance systems CMMS exports, work orders Excel/CSV
Production schedules MES, ERP exports Excel/API
Financial data Cost center reports, budgets Excel/CSV
Quality data Inspection logs, defect reports CSV/photos

Schema Configuration

# configs/manufacturing.yaml

dimensions:
  org_unit:
    source_column: "cost_center"
    display_name: "Production Line"

  asset:
    source_column: "equipment_id"
    attributes:
      - asset_class: "machine_type"
      - location: "cell_location"
      - criticality: "production_impact"

  event:
    source_column: "production_order"
    attributes:
      - event_type: "order_type"  # Production Run, Changeover, Maintenance Window
      - start_date: "scheduled_start"
      - end_date: "scheduled_end"

facts:
  budget_execution:
    table: "fact_cost_tracking"
    measures:
      - budgeted: "planned_cost"
      - actual: "actual_cost"
      - variance: "cost_variance"

  maintenance:
    table: "fact_work_orders"
    measures:
      - labor_hours: "maintenance_hours"
      - parts_cost: "materials_cost"
      - downtime: "equipment_downtime_hrs"

  production:
    table: "fact_production"
    measures:
      - units_produced: "good_units"
      - scrap: "rejected_units"
      - cycle_time: "actual_cycle_time"

Agent Configuration

# configs/manufacturing_agents.yaml

specialists:
  - id: "production_planner"
    name: "Production Planning Specialist"
    domain: "production"
    data_access:
      - fact_production
      - dim_event
    prompt_context: |
      You are a production planning expert. Analyze production schedules,
      identify bottlenecks, and assess capacity constraints. Consider
      changeover times, batch sizes, and demand variability.

  - id: "maintenance_engineer"
    name: "Maintenance Engineering Specialist"
    domain: "maintenance"
    data_access:
      - fact_work_orders
      - dim_asset
      - ml_predictions.equipment_failure
    prompt_context: |
      You are a reliability engineer. Analyze equipment health, maintenance
      history, and failure predictions. Prioritize maintenance activities
      based on production impact and cost.

  - id: "plant_controller"
    name: "Plant Controller"
    domain: "finance"
    data_access:
      - fact_cost_tracking
      - dim_org_unit
    prompt_context: |
      You are the plant financial controller. Monitor cost performance,
      identify variances, and forecast spending. Balance maintenance
      investment against production value.

ML Model Configuration

# configs/manufacturing_ml.yaml

predictive_maintenance:
  target: "days_to_failure"
  features:
    - operating_hours_since_last_service
    - vibration_trend_7d
    - temperature_anomaly_score
    - age_months
    - failure_history_count
  model: "xgboost_survival"
  prediction_horizons: [7, 14, 30, 90]

production_risk:
  target: "schedule_slip_probability"
  features:
    - equipment_availability_forecast
    - material_availability
    - labor_availability
    - historical_changeover_variance
  model: "gradient_boosted_classifier"

Example Queries

  • "Which production lines are at risk for next week's orders?"
  • "What is the projected maintenance spend for Q4?"
  • "Which machines should we service during the holiday shutdown?"
  • "Show me the top 5 equipment reliability risks"

Healthcare Operations

Use Case

A hospital system needs to optimize OR scheduling, manage medical equipment availability, and forecast departmental budgets.

Data Sources

Source Type Examples Ingestion Method
Clinical systems EHR exports, OR schedules API/HL7
Equipment management Biomed work orders, PM schedules Excel/CSV
Financial systems Department budgets, charge data Excel/CSV
Staffing Scheduling systems, timekeeping API/CSV
Supply chain Inventory levels, purchase orders Excel/API

Schema Configuration

# configs/healthcare.yaml

dimensions:
  org_unit:
    source_column: "department_code"
    display_name: "Department"
    hierarchy:
      - facility
      - service_line
      - department

  asset:
    source_column: "equipment_id"
    attributes:
      - asset_class: "device_type"  # MRI, Ventilator, Infusion Pump
      - location: "unit_location"
      - criticality: "clinical_impact"
      - fda_class: "device_class"

  event:
    source_column: "case_id"
    attributes:
      - event_type: "procedure_type"
      - start_date: "scheduled_datetime"
      - duration: "estimated_duration"
      - surgeon: "primary_surgeon"
      - or_room: "operating_room"

facts:
  budget_execution:
    table: "fact_department_financials"
    measures:
      - budgeted: "approved_budget"
      - actual: "ytd_expenses"
      - revenue: "ytd_revenue"

  maintenance:
    table: "fact_biomed_work_orders"
    measures:
      - labor_hours: "tech_hours"
      - parts_cost: "parts_expense"
      - downtime: "equipment_oos_hours"

  cases:
    table: "fact_surgical_cases"
    measures:
      - case_count: "completed_cases"
      - turnover_time: "room_turnover_minutes"
      - cancellation_rate: "cancelled_cases"

Agent Configuration

# configs/healthcare_agents.yaml

specialists:
  - id: "or_coordinator"
    name: "OR Scheduling Coordinator"
    domain: "operations"
    data_access:
      - fact_surgical_cases
      - dim_event
      - dim_asset
    prompt_context: |
      You are an OR scheduling expert. Analyze surgical schedules,
      equipment requirements, and room availability. Identify scheduling
      conflicts and optimization opportunities. Consider surgeon preferences,
      case complexity, and turnover requirements.

  - id: "biomed_manager"
    name: "Biomedical Engineering Manager"
    domain: "maintenance"
    data_access:
      - fact_biomed_work_orders
      - dim_asset
      - ml_predictions.equipment_failure
    prompt_context: |
      You are the biomedical engineering manager. Analyze medical equipment
      reliability, PM compliance, and failure predictions. Prioritize based
      on patient safety impact and regulatory requirements.

  - id: "department_administrator"
    name: "Department Administrator"
    domain: "finance"
    data_access:
      - fact_department_financials
      - dim_org_unit
    prompt_context: |
      You are a healthcare financial administrator. Monitor department
      budgets, analyze expense trends, and forecast financial performance.
      Consider reimbursement patterns and volume trends.

  - id: "nursing_director"
    name: "Nursing Director"
    domain: "personnel"
    data_access:
      - fact_staffing
      - dim_org_unit
    prompt_context: |
      You are the nursing director. Analyze staffing levels, skill mix,
      and scheduling patterns. Identify coverage gaps and overtime trends.

ML Model Configuration

# configs/healthcare_ml.yaml

equipment_availability:
  target: "available_for_scheduled_case"
  features:
    - pm_compliance_score
    - days_since_last_failure
    - device_age_years
    - utilization_rate_30d
    - pending_repair_orders
  model: "xgboost_classifier"

case_cancellation_risk:
  target: "will_cancel"
  features:
    - patient_comorbidity_score
    - equipment_availability_forecast
    - surgeon_historical_cancel_rate
    - days_until_procedure
    - pre_op_clearance_status
  model: "gradient_boosted_classifier"

budget_forecast:
  target: "monthly_expense"
  features:
    - case_volume_forecast
    - seasonal_adjustment
    - supply_cost_trend
    - labor_cost_trend
  model: "sarimax"

Example Queries

  • "Which surgeries this week are at risk due to equipment availability?"
  • "What is the projected ICU budget variance for the quarter?"
  • "Which devices should be prioritized for preventive maintenance?"
  • "Show me OR utilization trends and cancellation patterns"

Construction & Project Management

Use Case

A general contractor managing multiple construction projects needs to predict equipment needs, track project costs, and optimize resource allocation across job sites.

Data Sources

Source Type Examples Ingestion Method
Project management Primavera, MS Project exports Excel/CSV
Equipment tracking GPS/telematics, rental invoices API/CSV
Financial systems Job cost reports, change orders Excel/CSV
Subcontractor data Invoices, schedules Excel/CSV
Site documentation Progress photos, inspection reports Photos/PDF

Schema Configuration

# configs/construction.yaml

dimensions:
  org_unit:
    source_column: "job_number"
    display_name: "Project"
    hierarchy:
      - region
      - project
      - phase

  asset:
    source_column: "equipment_id"
    attributes:
      - asset_class: "equipment_type"  # Crane, Excavator, Loader
      - ownership: "owned_or_rented"
      - location: "current_jobsite"

  event:
    source_column: "activity_id"
    attributes:
      - event_type: "activity_type"
      - start_date: "planned_start"
      - end_date: "planned_finish"
      - critical_path: "is_critical"

facts:
  budget_execution:
    table: "fact_job_cost"
    measures:
      - budgeted: "original_budget"
      - committed: "committed_cost"
      - actual: "actual_cost"
      - forecast: "estimated_at_completion"

  equipment:
    table: "fact_equipment_usage"
    measures:
      - hours: "operating_hours"
      - fuel: "fuel_consumed"
      - idle_time: "idle_hours"
      - utilization: "utilization_rate"

  schedule:
    table: "fact_schedule_progress"
    measures:
      - planned_pct: "baseline_percent_complete"
      - actual_pct: "actual_percent_complete"
      - variance_days: "schedule_variance"

Agent Configuration

# configs/construction_agents.yaml

specialists:
  - id: "project_manager"
    name: "Project Manager"
    domain: "operations"
    data_access:
      - fact_schedule_progress
      - dim_event
      - ml_predictions.schedule_risk
    prompt_context: |
      You are a senior project manager. Analyze schedule performance,
      identify critical path risks, and assess resource constraints.
      Consider weather impacts, subcontractor dependencies, and
      inspection requirements.

  - id: "equipment_manager"
    name: "Equipment Manager"
    domain: "logistics"
    data_access:
      - fact_equipment_usage
      - dim_asset
      - ml_predictions.equipment_failure
    prompt_context: |
      You are the equipment fleet manager. Optimize equipment allocation
      across job sites, predict maintenance needs, and manage rental
      decisions. Consider mobilization costs and utilization rates.

  - id: "project_accountant"
    name: "Project Accountant"
    domain: "finance"
    data_access:
      - fact_job_cost
      - dim_org_unit
    prompt_context: |
      You are a construction project accountant. Monitor job costs,
      analyze change order impacts, and forecast final project cost.
      Identify cost overruns early and recommend corrective actions.

Vision Module Configuration

# configs/construction_vision.yaml

site_progress:
  model: "construction_progress_cnn"
  inputs:
    - drone_imagery
    - progress_photos
  outputs:
    - percent_complete_estimate
    - activity_detection
    - safety_compliance_flags

document_extraction:
  model: "construction_ocr"
  document_types:
    - daily_reports
    - inspection_forms
    - delivery_tickets

Example Queries

  • "Which projects are at risk of missing their milestone?"
  • "Where should we reallocate the tower crane next month?"
  • "What is our projected cost overrun across all active jobs?"
  • "Show me equipment utilization by job site"

Fleet & Logistics

Use Case

A delivery company needs to predict vehicle maintenance needs, optimize routes, and manage fleet costs across multiple distribution centers.

Data Sources

Source Type Examples Ingestion Method
Telematics GPS, engine diagnostics API/streaming
Maintenance Shop work orders, parts inventory Excel/CSV
Operations Route plans, delivery logs API/CSV
Financial Fuel costs, lease payments Excel/CSV
Driver data HOS logs, inspection reports API/photos

Schema Configuration

# configs/fleet.yaml

dimensions:
  org_unit:
    source_column: "location_code"
    display_name: "Distribution Center"

  asset:
    source_column: "vehicle_id"
    attributes:
      - asset_class: "vehicle_type"  # Tractor, Trailer, Van
      - make_model: "vehicle_make_model"
      - model_year: "year"
      - mileage: "current_odometer"

  event:
    source_column: "route_id"
    attributes:
      - event_type: "route_type"
      - date: "dispatch_date"
      - stops: "stop_count"

facts:
  maintenance:
    table: "fact_shop_work_orders"
    measures:
      - labor_hours: "mechanic_hours"
      - parts_cost: "parts_total"
      - downtime: "vehicle_oos_days"

  operations:
    table: "fact_route_performance"
    measures:
      - miles: "total_miles"
      - fuel: "fuel_gallons"
      - stops: "completed_stops"
      - on_time_pct: "on_time_delivery_rate"

  costs:
    table: "fact_vehicle_costs"
    measures:
      - fuel_cost: "fuel_expense"
      - maintenance_cost: "maintenance_expense"
      - lease_cost: "lease_payment"

Agent Configuration

# configs/fleet_agents.yaml

specialists:
  - id: "dispatch_supervisor"
    name: "Dispatch Operations Supervisor"
    domain: "operations"
    data_access:
      - fact_route_performance
      - dim_event
      - ml_predictions.vehicle_availability
    prompt_context: |
      You are the dispatch operations supervisor. Optimize route
      assignments, manage driver schedules, and ensure delivery
      commitments are met. Consider HOS regulations, customer
      time windows, and vehicle capabilities.

  - id: "fleet_maintenance"
    name: "Fleet Maintenance Manager"
    domain: "maintenance"
    data_access:
      - fact_shop_work_orders
      - dim_asset
      - ml_predictions.breakdown_risk
    prompt_context: |
      You are the fleet maintenance manager. Predict vehicle failures,
      schedule preventive maintenance, and manage parts inventory.
      Minimize unplanned breakdowns while controlling maintenance costs.

  - id: "fleet_controller"
    name: "Fleet Financial Controller"
    domain: "finance"
    data_access:
      - fact_vehicle_costs
      - dim_org_unit
    prompt_context: |
      You are the fleet financial controller. Analyze total cost of
      ownership, compare owned vs leased economics, and optimize
      fleet size. Monitor fuel efficiency and identify cost reduction
      opportunities.

ML Model Configuration

# configs/fleet_ml.yaml

breakdown_prediction:
  target: "breakdown_within_7_days"
  features:
    - miles_since_last_service
    - engine_fault_code_count
    - oil_life_remaining
    - brake_wear_indicator
    - tire_pressure_variance
    - ambient_temperature_exposure
  model: "xgboost_classifier"

route_optimization:
  objective: "minimize_total_cost"
  constraints:
    - hos_compliance
    - time_windows
    - vehicle_capacity
  model: "rl_routing_agent"

Vision Module Configuration

# configs/fleet_vision.yaml

damage_assessment:
  model: "vehicle_damage_classifier"
  inputs:
    - driver_submitted_photos
    - dock_camera_footage
  outputs:
    - damage_detected: boolean
    - severity: [minor, moderate, severe]
    - damage_type: [dent, scratch, crack, structural]
    - estimated_repair_cost: float

Example Queries

  • "Which vehicles should we service this weekend to avoid Monday breakdowns?"
  • "What is our projected fuel cost variance for the quarter?"
  • "Show me breakdown trends by vehicle age and mileage"
  • "Which distribution center has the highest maintenance cost per mile?"

Energy & Utilities

Use Case

An electric utility needs to predict equipment failures, optimize maintenance crew scheduling, and manage capital project portfolios.

Data Sources

Source Type Examples Ingestion Method
SCADA/DMS Real-time grid data API/streaming
Asset management Equipment records, inspection history Excel/CSV
Outage management OMS data, trouble reports API/CSV
Financial Capital budgets, O&M costs Excel/CSV
Inspection Drone imagery, thermography Photos

Schema Configuration

# configs/utility.yaml

dimensions:
  org_unit:
    source_column: "district_code"
    display_name: "Service District"
    hierarchy:
      - region
      - district
      - substation

  asset:
    source_column: "equipment_id"
    attributes:
      - asset_class: "equipment_type"  # Transformer, Breaker, Line
      - voltage_class: "voltage_level"
      - install_date: "in_service_date"
      - condition: "asset_health_index"

  event:
    source_column: "work_order_id"
    attributes:
      - event_type: "work_type"  # PM, Corrective, Capital
      - priority: "work_priority"
      - scheduled_date: "planned_date"

facts:
  reliability:
    table: "fact_outage_events"
    measures:
      - customer_interruptions: "customers_affected"
      - duration_minutes: "outage_duration"
      - saidi_contribution: "saidi_minutes"
      - saifi_contribution: "saifi_count"

  maintenance:
    table: "fact_work_orders"
    measures:
      - labor_hours: "crew_hours"
      - material_cost: "materials_expense"
      - contractor_cost: "contractor_expense"

  capital:
    table: "fact_capital_projects"
    measures:
      - budget: "approved_budget"
      - spent: "actual_spend"
      - forecast: "forecast_at_completion"

Agent Configuration

# configs/utility_agents.yaml

specialists:
  - id: "grid_operations"
    name: "Grid Operations Engineer"
    domain: "operations"
    data_access:
      - fact_outage_events
      - dim_asset
      - ml_predictions.failure_probability
    prompt_context: |
      You are a grid operations engineer. Analyze equipment health,
      predict failures, and assess reliability impacts. Consider
      load patterns, weather exposure, and system configuration.

  - id: "maintenance_planner"
    name: "Maintenance Planning Supervisor"
    domain: "maintenance"
    data_access:
      - fact_work_orders
      - dim_event
      - ml_predictions.equipment_condition
    prompt_context: |
      You are the maintenance planning supervisor. Optimize crew
      scheduling, prioritize work orders, and manage contractor
      resources. Balance preventive and corrective maintenance
      to maximize reliability within budget.

  - id: "capital_manager"
    name: "Capital Program Manager"
    domain: "finance"
    data_access:
      - fact_capital_projects
      - dim_org_unit
    prompt_context: |
      You are the capital program manager. Track project execution,
      forecast spending, and prioritize investments based on risk
      and reliability impact. Consider regulatory requirements
      and rate case implications.

Vision Module Configuration

# configs/utility_vision.yaml

aerial_inspection:
  model: "powerline_defect_detector"
  inputs:
    - drone_imagery
    - helicopter_patrol_video
  outputs:
    - defects_detected: list
    - defect_severity: [low, medium, high, critical]
    - component_affected: string
    - gps_location: coordinates

thermal_analysis:
  model: "thermal_anomaly_detector"
  inputs:
    - infrared_images
  outputs:
    - hotspots_detected: list
    - temperature_delta: float
    - failure_risk_score: float

RL Optimization Configuration

# configs/utility_rl.yaml

crew_scheduling:
  environment: "crew_dispatch_env"
  state_space:
    - pending_work_orders
    - crew_locations
    - travel_times
    - work_priorities
  action_space: "discrete_assignment"
  reward_function:
    - minimize_travel_time: 0.3
    - maximize_priority_completion: 0.4
    - balance_crew_workload: 0.2
    - minimize_overtime: 0.1

maintenance_prioritization:
  environment: "asset_maintenance_env"
  state_space:
    - equipment_health_indices
    - failure_probabilities
    - budget_remaining
    - reliability_metrics
  action_space: "ranking"
  reward_function:
    - maximize_reliability: 0.5
    - minimize_cost: 0.3
    - regulatory_compliance: 0.2

Example Queries

  • "Which transformers are at highest risk of failure this summer?"
  • "What is our projected SAIDI impact from deferred maintenance?"
  • "Optimize crew assignments for tomorrow's planned work"
  • "Show me capital project spending variance by district"

Adapting to New Industries

To deploy ARCnet in a new industry:

1. Define Schema Mapping

Map your data sources to the canonical dimensional model:

  • Identify organizational hierarchy (dim_org_unit)
  • Define asset taxonomy (dim_asset)
  • Characterize events/activities (dim_event)
  • Specify fact tables and measures

2. Configure Agent Personas

Define specialist agents for your domain:

  • Identify key decision-making roles
  • Specify data access permissions
  • Write domain-specific prompt context
  • Configure autonomy levels

3. Train/Adapt ML Models

Configure prediction targets and features:

  • Define prediction objectives (classification, regression, time-to-event)
  • Identify available features from your data
  • Select appropriate model architectures
  • Configure prediction horizons and thresholds

4. Customize Vision Modules (if applicable)

  • Identify visual data sources (documents, photos, video)
  • Select or train appropriate models
  • Configure extraction pipelines

5. Define Risk Weights

Configure how different factors contribute to overall risk:

  • Operational impact weights
  • Financial impact weights
  • Regulatory/compliance weights
  • Safety/criticality weights

Configuration File Structure

configs/
├── {industry}/
│   ├── schema.yaml           # Data model mapping
│   ├── agents.yaml           # Agent personas and prompts
│   ├── ml.yaml               # ML model configurations
│   ├── vision.yaml           # Vision module settings
│   ├── rl.yaml               # RL optimization settings
│   ├── risk_weights.yaml     # Risk scoring configuration
│   └── etl_mappings/         # File-type specific column mappings
│       ├── budget_report.yaml
│       ├── maintenance_log.yaml
│       └── schedule_export.yaml

The platform loads configuration at startup, enabling the same codebase to serve multiple industries without modification.