Continuous plant scheduling is often a very complex mathematical problem. It may involve linear or non-linear optimization programming, with all of the problems that these system bring, including false maxima and regions of infeasible solution. Recently several new products have emerged which use a combination of Rule-based Reasoning and other AI tools to improve the speed and reliability of finding an optimum or near-optimum solution. Some candidate programs include:
| Manufacturer | Product Name | Market % | Features | US Price | Support |
| Wonderware | InTrack | |
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| IBM | POMS | |
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| IBM | CSMP | |
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| R:5 C:1 | R:5 C:2 | R:5 C:2 | R:5 C:2 | R:5 C:2 | R:5 C:2 |
| R:6 C:1 | R:6 C:2 | R:6 C:2 | R:6 C:2 | R:6 C:2 | R:6 C:2 |
| R:7 C:1 | R:7 C:2 | R:7 C:2 | R:7 C:2 | R:7 C:2 | R:7 C:2 |
| R:8 C:1 | R:8 C:2 | R:8 C:2 | R:8 C:2 | R:8 C:2 | R:8 C:2 |