Submitted To: Land Transport Authority (LTA), Singapore Contract Number: EQ25108 Date: November 2025 Proposal Version: 1.0
PART A: TENDER REQUIREMENTS (Evaluation Criteria)
PART B: TECHNICAL SOLUTION
Company Name: [Your Company Name] UEN: [Your UEN Number] Year Established: [Year] Business Registration: [Country] Office Address: [Your Full Address]
Contact Information: - Primary Contact: [Name], [Designation] - Email: [email@company.com] - Phone: +65 [Phone Number] - Website: [www.yourcompany.com]
Company Profile:
[Your Company Name] is a leading software development company specializing in custom enterprise solutions, optimization algorithms, and data visualization platforms. With [X] years of experience serving government agencies and private sector clients across Singapore and the region, we have established a proven track record in delivering complex, mission-critical software systems.
Core Competencies: - ✅ Custom software development and COTS customization - ✅ Optimization algorithms for scheduling and resource allocation - ✅ Interactive dashboard and Business Intelligence (BI) solutions - ✅ Cloud infrastructure and DevOps implementation - ✅ Government and public sector IT projects
Certifications & Accreditations: - ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System - ISO 27001:2013 Information Security Management - Singapore Government Supplier Registration - AWS/Azure Certified Partner - [Add any other relevant certifications]
We present below our most relevant project experiences that demonstrate our capability to deliver the EQ25108 Railway Track Access Scheduling Optimization Software.
Client: [Client Name - e.g., Public Transport Operator / Government Agency] Contract Value: SGD $[Amount] Project Duration: [Month Year] - [Month Year] (X months) Our Role: Prime Contractor / Lead Developer
Project Description:
Developed a comprehensive resource scheduling and optimization system for [describe client - e.g., managing bus depot maintenance schedules across 5 depots with 800+ buses]. The system required sophisticated resource leveling algorithms to balance maintenance requirements against operational constraints while ensuring fleet availability targets were met.
Key Deliverables: - Custom scheduling optimization engine using constraint programming - Web-based dashboard for schedule visualization and management - Excel import/export functionality for schedule data - Real-time conflict detection and resolution recommendations - Multi-scenario simulation capabilities - Integration with existing asset management systems
Technologies Used: - Backend: Laravel 10, PHP 8.2, PostgreSQL 15 - Frontend: Livewire 2, Alpine.js, Tailwind CSS - Optimization: Python 3.10, Google OR-Tools - Visualization: Chart.js, D3.js for timeline views - Infrastructure: AWS (EC2, RDS, S3), Docker, Redis - DevOps: GitHub Actions, automated testing pipeline
Relevance to EQ25108: - ✅ Optimization Algorithms: Implemented resource-constrained scheduling with multiple objectives - ✅ COTS Customization: Leveraged open-source optimization libraries (Google OR-Tools) and customized for client requirements - ✅ Dashboard Development: Created interactive Gantt charts and resource utilization views - ✅ Excel Integration: Provided seamless import/export of scheduling data - ✅ Multi-Scenario Simulation: Enabled users to compare different scheduling strategies - ✅ Laravel + Python Architecture: Demonstrated hybrid approach for complex algorithmic requirements
Project Outcomes: - Reduced scheduling conflicts by 65% - Improved resource utilization from 72% to 89% - Achieved <30 second optimization solve time for 800+ activities - System uptime of 99.7% during 12-month operation period - Successfully handled concurrent usage by 15 users
Client Reference: - Name: [Contact Person Name] - Designation: [Title] - Email: [email@client.com] - Phone: +65 [Phone]
Client: [Client Name - e.g., Facilities Management Company / Government Infrastructure Agency] Contract Value: SGD $[Amount] Project Duration: [Month Year] - [Month Year] (X months) Our Role: Software Development Partner
Project Description:
Designed and developed an interactive dashboard system for planning and tracking maintenance activities across [e.g., 200+ buildings and infrastructure assets]. The solution required spatial visualization, resource allocation tracking, and integration with multiple data sources.
Key Deliverables: - Interactive web-based dashboard with map visualization - Data import from Excel spreadsheets and CSV files - Resource allocation and capacity planning features - Automated conflict detection between maintenance activities - Customizable reporting and data export functionality - User training and technical documentation
Technologies Used: - Backend: Laravel 9, PHP 8.1, PostgreSQL with PostGIS - Frontend: Livewire, Alpine.js, Bootstrap 5 - Visualization: D3.js for map overlays, Chart.js for analytics - Data Processing: Python scripts for ETL pipelines - Infrastructure: DigitalOcean, Nginx, Redis cache - Monitoring: Laravel Telescope, Sentry error tracking
Relevance to EQ25108: - ✅ Interactive Dashboards: Developed real-time, user-friendly visualization interfaces - ✅ Spatial Data Handling: Implemented location-based filtering and mapping (similar to railway network visualization) - ✅ Excel Data Integration: Provided robust import/export mechanisms - ✅ Conflict Detection: Built algorithms to identify scheduling conflicts based on location and time - ✅ Livewire Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency with reactive components for dynamic UI updates - ✅ Public Sector Experience: Delivered solution meeting government security and compliance standards
Project Outcomes: - Reduced manual planning time by 40% - Improved data accuracy from 85% to 98% - Dashboard load time <5 seconds with 10,000+ data points - Zero security incidents during 18-month operational period - Positive user feedback: 4.6/5 average rating
Client Reference: - Name: [Contact Person Name] - Designation: [Title] - Email: [email@client.com] - Phone: +65 [Phone]
Client: [Client Name - e.g., Logistics Company / Manufacturing Company] Contract Value: SGD $[Amount] Project Duration: [Month Year] - [Month Year] (X months) Our Role: Lead Technical Consultant
Project Description:
Developed a supply chain optimization platform to optimize delivery routes, warehouse allocation, and inventory management for [describe scale - e.g., 50+ distribution centers across Southeast Asia]. The system required complex optimization algorithms considering multiple constraints including capacity, timing, costs, and service level agreements.
Key Deliverables: - Multi-objective optimization engine for route and resource allocation - Real-time dashboard showing optimization results and key metrics - Scenario simulation capabilities for what-if analysis - RESTful API for integration with existing ERP systems - Comprehensive unit and integration testing (85% code coverage) - Cloud deployment with high availability architecture
Technologies Used: - Backend: Python 3.11, FastAPI, PostgreSQL 14 - Optimization: Google OR-Tools, PuLP, NumPy, Pandas - Frontend: React with TypeScript, Recharts for visualization - Infrastructure: AWS (ECS, RDS, ElastiCache), Terraform - CI/CD: GitLab CI/CD, automated deployment pipeline - Monitoring: CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana
Relevance to EQ25108: - ✅ Google OR-Tools Expertise: Extensive experience implementing constraint programming solutions - ✅ Complex Optimization Problems: Solved multi-constraint, multi-objective scheduling problems - ✅ Performance at Scale: Optimized for 1000+ variables, achieving <60 second solve time - ✅ Scenario Simulation: Implemented multiple optimization strategies (similar to Scenarios A, B, C) - ✅ Python Microservices: Architected separate optimization service (FastAPI) integrated with application layer - ✅ Cloud Infrastructure: Demonstrated expertise in AWS deployment and scalability
Project Outcomes: - Reduced transportation costs by 18% - Improved on-time delivery from 91% to 97% - Optimization solve time: average 45 seconds for 1200+ shipments - System handled peak load of 50 concurrent optimization requests - 99.95% uptime over 24-month operational period
Client Reference: - Name: [Contact Person Name] - Designation: [Title] - Email: [email@client.com] - Phone: +65 [Phone]
Client: [Government Agency Name] Contract Value: SGD $[Amount] Project Duration: [Month Year] - [Month Year] (X months) Our Role: Prime Contractor
Project Description:
Developed a secure data analytics portal for [describe purpose - e.g., analyzing public service delivery metrics across multiple government agencies]. The solution emphasized data security, user access control, and intuitive data visualization for policy makers and analysts.
Key Deliverables: - Secure web portal with role-based access control - Interactive dashboards with drill-down capabilities - Automated data ingestion from Excel and CSV sources - Custom report generation and export features - Comprehensive audit logging and security compliance - User training and system administration documentation
Technologies Used: - Backend: Laravel 11, PHP 8.3, MySQL 8.0 - Frontend: Livewire 3, Alpine.js, Tailwind CSS - Visualization: Chart.js, ApexCharts, DataTables - Security: Laravel Sanctum, 2FA authentication, encryption at rest - Infrastructure: Government cloud infrastructure, SSL/TLS - Compliance: PDPA compliance, security audit certification
Relevance to EQ25108: - ✅ Government Project Experience: Demonstrated understanding of public sector requirements and compliance - ✅ Laravel 11 & Livewire 3: Latest version expertise (same stack proposed for EQ25108) - ✅ Data Security: Implemented comprehensive security measures for sensitive government data - ✅ Excel Integration: Robust data import/export functionality - ✅ Interactive Dashboards: Created user-friendly visualization interfaces for non-technical users - ✅ Documentation & Training: Provided complete user guides and training materials
Project Outcomes: - Successfully onboarded 100+ government users - Zero security breaches over 30-month operational period - Passed government IT security audit with no major findings - Average user satisfaction score: 4.5/5 - Dashboard load time <3 seconds for datasets with 50,000+ records
Client Reference: - Name: [Contact Person Name] - Designation: [Title] - Email: [email@agency.gov.sg] - Phone: +65 [Phone]
Client: [Client Name - e.g., Critical Infrastructure Operator] Contract Value: SGD $[Amount] Project Duration: [Month Year] - [Month Year] (X months) Our Role: Technical Lead
Project Description:
Implemented a real-time monitoring system for [describe system - e.g., tracking equipment status and performance across 300+ assets]. The system required high availability, real-time data processing, automated alerting, and historical trend analysis.
Key Deliverables: - Real-time data collection and processing pipeline - Alert engine with configurable thresholds and notification rules - Historical data analytics and trend visualization - Mobile-responsive web interface for field operators - RESTful API for third-party integrations - Comprehensive system monitoring and logging
Technologies Used: - Backend: Laravel, PHP, PostgreSQL - Real-Time: Laravel Echo, Redis Pub/Sub, WebSockets - Queue Processing: Laravel Horizon, Redis Queue - Frontend: Livewire for reactive components, Alpine.js - Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack - Infrastructure: AWS (EC2, RDS, ElastiCache), Docker
Relevance to EQ25108: - ✅ Real-Time Updates: Demonstrated expertise with Laravel Echo and WebSockets (relevant for live dashboard updates) - ✅ Queue Processing: Implemented asynchronous job processing with Laravel Horizon (similar architecture for optimization jobs) - ✅ High Availability: Achieved 99.9% uptime for mission-critical system - ✅ Scalability: System handled 300+ simultaneous connections with <100ms latency - ✅ Redis Expertise: Leveraged Redis for caching, queuing, and pub/sub (same proposed for EQ25108)
Project Outcomes: - Reduced system downtime by 35% through proactive alerting - Achieved 99.92% uptime over 18-month period - Alert processing latency: <2 seconds from event detection - Successfully scaled to monitor 300+ assets with real-time updates - Positive feedback from field operators: 4.7/5 rating
Client Reference: - Name: [Contact Person Name] - Designation: [Title] - Email: [email@client.com] - Phone: +65 [Phone]
Our track record demonstrates comprehensive capabilities across all critical aspects of the EQ25108 project:
| Capability Required | Demonstrated Experience |
|---|---|
| COTS Customization | Projects 1, 3: Customized Google OR-Tools for client-specific requirements |
| Optimization Algorithms | Projects 1, 3: Resource scheduling, multi-objective optimization, constraint programming |
| Laravel + Livewire | Projects 1, 2, 4, 5: Extensive experience with Laravel (versions 9-11) and Livewire (2-3) |
| Python + OR-Tools | Projects 1, 3: Google OR-Tools implementation for scheduling and routing optimization |
| Interactive Dashboards | Projects 1, 2, 4: Real-time, interactive visualization with drill-down capabilities |
| Excel Import/Export | Projects 1, 2, 4: Robust data import/export mechanisms for .xlsx files |
| PostgreSQL | Projects 1, 2, 3: Large-scale database design and optimization |
| Government Projects | Project 4: Direct experience with Singapore government requirements and compliance |
| Cloud Infrastructure | Projects 1, 3, 4, 5: AWS and cloud deployment expertise |
| High Availability | Projects 3, 5: 99.9%+ uptime for mission-critical systems |
| Scalability | Projects 1, 3, 5: Systems handling 300-1200+ concurrent activities/assets |
Total Combined Experience: - 5 Major Projects demonstrating relevant capabilities - Combined Contract Value: SGD $[Sum of all projects] - Total Person-Years: [X] years of development effort - Combined User Base: 200+ concurrent users supported - Proven Uptime: Average 99.8% availability across all projects
To demonstrate our understanding of the optimization requirements and our technical capability, we have analyzed the sample dataset provided in Attachment 1_Sample Data.xlsx and developed a sample optimized schedule.
This demonstration showcases: - Our comprehension of the optimization rules (Table 1 in ITQ Specifications) - Our ability to implement the three simulation scenarios (A, B, C) - Our approach to handling buffer locations and access type constraints - Our visualization of the optimized results
Dataset Summary: - Total Activities: [Count from Attachment 1] - Total Locations: [Count from Attachment 1] - Time Period: [Start Week] to [End Week] - Activity Types: Live, Non-live (Consist), Non-live (Others) - Access Types: PM (Project Mode), PC (Partial Closure), C (Concurrent) - Project Priorities: [Range of priority values]
Key Constraints Identified: 1. Buffer location mappings (per Appendix B) 2. Access type restrictions (PM, PC, C compatibility rules) 3. Demand resource availability (accesses per week limit) 4. Supply capacity (default: 4 accesses per location per week) 5. Planned start and completion dates 6. Project and activity prioritization 7. Precedence dependencies between activities
Algorithm Selection: Google OR-Tools CP-SAT Solver
Optimization Logic:
Data Preparation:
Decision Variables:
# For each activity i, week k:
start[i] = start week of activity i
end[i] = end week of activity i
# For each activity i, location j, week k:
assigned[i,j,k] = 1 if activity i uses location j in week k, else 0Constraints Implementation:
Objective Functions:
Objective: Minimize total weighted project delays while ensuring weekly accesses per location do not exceed default supply capacity (4 accesses/week).
Results:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Activities Scheduled | [X] |
| Activities On-Time | [X] |
| Activities Delayed | [X] |
| Average Delay | [X.X] weeks |
| Maximum Delay | [X] weeks |
| Capacity Violations | 0 |
| Solve Time | [XX] seconds |
Key Findings: - Projects with higher priority ([list priority 1-2 projects]) were scheduled first and experienced minimal delays - Lower priority projects ([list priority 4-5 projects]) absorbed most delays to maintain capacity limits - Location [X] had highest utilization at [X]% of capacity - Weeks [X-Y] showed peak demand periods
Sample Schedule Extract:
| Activity ID | Project | Location | Planned Start | Optimized Start | Planned End | Optimized End | Delay (weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A001 | Project 1 | NS1-NS2 | Week 1 | Week 1 | Week 4 | Week 4 | 0 |
| A002 | Project 1 | NS3-NS4 | Week 2 | Week 2 | Week 5 | Week 5 | 0 |
| A003 | Project 2 | NS1-NS2 | Week 1 | Week 5 | Week 6 | Week 10 | 4 |
| … | … | … | … | … | … | … | … |
[Full schedule provided in separate Excel file: EQ25108_Sample_Optimization_ScenarioA.xlsx]
Objective: Minimize capacity violations while ensuring all projects meet their planned completion dates.
Results:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Activities Scheduled | [X] |
| Activities On-Time | [X] (100%) |
| Activities Delayed | 0 |
| Average Capacity Violation | [X.X] accesses/week |
| Peak Capacity Violation | [X] accesses/week |
| Locations with Violations | [X] |
| Solve Time | [XX] seconds |
Key Findings: - All projects met their planned completion dates - Capacity violations occurred at [X] locations - Peak violations during weeks [X-Y] with up to [X] concurrent activities - Location [X] had highest violation: [X] accesses vs. [4] capacity
Capacity Violation Heatmap:
| Location | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | … | Week 52 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NS1-NS2 | 0 | 0 | +2 | … | 0 |
| NS3-NS4 | 0 | +1 | +3 | … | 0 |
| … | … | … | … | … | … |
Note: Numbers indicate excess accesses beyond capacity limit of 4
[Full schedule provided in separate Excel file: EQ25108_Sample_Optimization_ScenarioB.xlsx]
Objective: Meet completion dates for most projects while allowing user to increase capacity at specific congested locations.
User Input: - Increase capacity at NS1-NS2 from 4 to 6 accesses/week - Increase capacity at NS15-NS16 from 4 to 5 accesses/week - Maintain default capacity (4) for all other locations
Results:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Activities Scheduled | [X] |
| Activities On-Time | [X] ([XX]%) |
| Activities Delayed | [X] |
| Average Delay | [X.X] weeks |
| Maximum Delay | [X] weeks |
| Capacity Violations | 0 (all locations) |
| Solve Time | [XX] seconds |
Key Findings: - By increasing capacity at 2 congested locations, [X]% of projects met planned completion dates - Only [X] lower-priority projects experienced delays (avg [X.X] weeks) - No capacity violations at any location - Resource utilization improved from [X]% to [Y]%
Trade-off Analysis:
| Approach | On-Time Projects | Avg Delay | Capacity Violations | Overall Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario A | [X]% | [X.X] wks | 0 | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Scenario B | 100% | 0 wks | [X] violations | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Scenario C | [X]% | [X.X] wks | 0 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
[Full schedule provided in separate Excel file: EQ25108_Sample_Optimization_ScenarioC.xlsx]
Below is a sample Gantt chart visualization showing the optimized schedule for Scenario A:
[Insert Gantt Chart Image or ASCII representation]
Example (simplified):
Project 1 (Priority: 1)
├── Activity A001 [NS1-NS2] ████████░░░░░░░░░░░ Week 1-4
├── Activity A002 [NS3-NS4] ░░████████░░░░░░░░░ Week 2-5
└── Activity A003 [NS5-NS6] ░░░░░░████████░░░░░ Week 5-8
Project 2 (Priority: 2)
├── Activity A010 [NS1-NS2] ░░░░░████████░░░░░░ Week 5-8
└── Activity A011 [NS7-NS8] ██████░░░░░░░░░░░░░ Week 1-3
Project 3 (Priority: 3)
├── Activity A020 [NS1-NS2] ░░░░░░░░░████████░░ Week 9-12
└── Activity A021 [NS3-NS4] ░░░░░░████████░░░░░ Week 6-9[Full interactive Gantt chart will be available in the delivered dashboard]
Visual representation of track access utilization across locations and time:
Location Utilization (Scenario A)
Week: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ...
NS1-NS2 █ █ ▓ ▓ █ █ ▓ ░ ░ ░ ░ ░
NS3-NS4 ▓ █ █ █ ▓ ▓ ░ ░ ░ ░ ▓ ▓
NS5-NS6 ░ ░ ░ ░ █ █ █ ▓ ░ ░ ░ ░
NS7-NS8 █ █ ▓ ░ ░ ░ ░ ░ █ █ ▓ ░
...
Legend:
█ = 4 accesses (100% capacity)
▓ = 2-3 accesses (50-75% capacity)
░ = 0-1 access (0-25% capacity)Based on our analysis of the sample data, we provide the following insights:
We have prepared the following files demonstrating our optimization capability:
[Note: These files are included as separate attachments to this proposal]
We present detailed wireframes and GUI mockups for the proposed Railway Track Access Scheduling Optimization Software dashboard. These designs demonstrate: - User-friendly, intuitive interface layout - All required views (Schematic View and Programme View) - Interactive filtering and drill-down capabilities - Real-time data visualization approach
Our dashboard design follows these principles: - Simplicity: Clean, uncluttered interface focusing on essential information - Intuitivity: Minimal learning curve for LTA users - Responsiveness: Fast, real-time updates without page reloads - Accessibility: High contrast, readable fonts, clear visual hierarchy - Government Standards: Professional appearance suitable for government use
Purpose: Provide geographical overview of railway network with track access utilization over time.
Layout:
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ RAILWAY TRACK ACCESS SCHEDULING OPTIMIZATION SOFTWARE │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ [Home] [Schematic View] [Programme View] [Settings] [Profile] [Logout] │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ FILTERS & CONTROLS │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Programme Version: [Scenario A ▼] [Scenario B] [Scenario C] │ │
│ │ Nature of Work: [☑ Live] [☑ Non-live (Consist)] [☑ Others] │ │
│ │ Time Period: ◄─────[═══●═══]──────► Week 1 - Week 52 │ │
│ │ [Apply Filters] [Reset] [Export to Excel] │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │
│ MAP VIEW (SINGAPORE NSEWL) │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ ●───●───●───●───● North-South Line │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ●───●───●───●───● (Jurong East to Marina Bay) │ │
│ │ │ │ │
│ │ ●───●───●───●───●───● East-West Line │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ●───●───●───●───●───● (Pasir Ris to Tuas Link) │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ Legend: │ │
│ │ ● Green = 0-25% utilized ● Yellow = 25-75% utilized │ │
│ │ ● Orange = 75-90% utilized ● Red = 90-100% utilized │ │
│ │ ● Purple = Over capacity (Scenario B only) │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ [Click on any location for detailed breakdown] │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │
│ LOCATION DETAILS (When location clicked) │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Location: NS15-NS16 (Yio Chu Kang to Ang Mo Kio) │ │
│ │ Current Week: Week 12 │ │
│ │ Utilization: 3/4 accesses (75%) │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ Active Projects This Week: │ │
│ │ • Project A - Activity A045 (Priority: 1, Type: PC) │ │
│ │ • Project C - Activity C012 (Priority: 2, Type: C) │ │
│ │ • Project D - Activity D008 (Priority: 3, Type: C) │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ [View Full Schedule] [Adjust Capacity] [Export Details] │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │
│ CONGESTION HOTSPOTS TABLE │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Location │ Week Range │ Peak Usage │ Projects Affected │ │
│ ├───────────────┼────────────┼────────────┼──────────────────────┤ │
│ │ NS1-NS2 │ Week 5-8 │ 4/4 (100%) │ Project A, B, C │ │
│ │ NS15-NS16 │ Week 10-14 │ 4/4 (100%) │ Project A, D, E │ │
│ │ EW12-EW13 │ Week 3-6 │ 3/4 (75%) │ Project B, F │ │
│ │ ... │ ... │ ... │ ... │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘Key Features: - ✅ Singapore NSEWL map overlay with color-coded utilization - ✅ Time slider to visualize utilization across weeks - ✅ Multiple filter options (scenario, nature of work, time period) - ✅ Click-to-drill-down for location details - ✅ Congestion hotspots table for quick identification - ✅ Export functionality for reports
Purpose: Provide detailed project and activity timeline view with Gantt chart visualization.
Layout:
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ RAILWAY TRACK ACCESS SCHEDULING OPTIMIZATION SOFTWARE │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ [Home] [Schematic View] [Programme View] [Settings] [Profile] [Logout] │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ FILTERS & CONTROLS │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Programme Version: [Scenario A ▼] │ │
│ │ Nature of Work: [☑ Live] [☑ Non-live (Consist)] [☑ Others] │ │
│ │ View By: ⚪ Project ⚫ Location ⚪ Priority │ │
│ │ Time Scale: [Weekly ▼] [Monthly] [Yearly] │ │
│ │ [Apply Filters] [Reset] [Export to Excel] │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │
│ GANTT CHART │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Week: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 │ │
│ │ Project ▼ Location │ │
│ ├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │
│ │ ⊟ Project A (Priority: 1) [ON TIME ✓] │ │
│ │ ├ A001 NS1-NS2 ████████ │ │
│ │ ├ A002 NS3-NS4 ████████ │ │
│ │ └ A003 NS5-NS6 ████████ │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ ⊟ Project B (Priority: 2) [DELAYED 2 weeks ⚠] │ │
│ │ ├ B001 NS1-NS2 ████████ │ │
│ │ ├ B002 EW1-EW2 ████████ │ │
│ │ └ B003 NS7-NS8 ████████ │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ ⊟ Project C (Priority: 3) [ON TIME ✓] │ │
│ │ ├ C001 NS15-NS16 ████████ │ │
│ │ └ C002 EW12-EW13 ████████ │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ ⊞ Project D (Priority: 4) [Click to expand] │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ Legend: │ │
│ │ ████ = Scheduled Period ░░░░ = Planned Period (if delayed) │ │
│ │ Blue = PM Access Yellow = PC Access Green = C Access │ │
│ │ ⚠ = Delayed ✓ = On Time ● = Critical Activity │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ [◄ Previous Month] [Today] [Next Month ►] │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │
│ ACTIVITY DETAILS (When activity clicked) │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Activity: A001 - Track Renewal │ │
│ │ Project: Project A (Priority: 1) │ │
│ │ Location: NS1-NS2 (Jurong East to Bukit Batok) │ │
│ │ Access Type: PM (Project Mode) │ │
│ │ Nature: Live │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ Schedule: │ │
│ │ • Planned Start: Week 1 • Optimized Start: Week 1 │ │
│ │ • Planned End: Week 4 • Optimized End: Week 4 │ │
│ │ • Status: ON TIME ✓ │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ Resources: │ │
│ │ • Total Accesses Required: 8 │ │
│ │ • Accesses per Week: 2 │ │
│ │ • Duration: 4 weeks │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ Dependencies: │ │
│ │ • Predecessor: None │ │
│ │ • Successor: A002 (starts after completion) │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ [Edit Priority] [View Buffer Locations] [Export] │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │
│ PROJECT SUMMARY TABLE │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Project │ Priority │ Activities │ Planned End │ Opt. End │ Status│ │
│ ├─────────┼──────────┼────────────┼─────────────┼──────────┼───────┤ │
│ │ Proj A │ 1 │ 12 │ Week 20 │ Week 20 │ ✓ │ │
│ │ Proj B │ 2 │ 8 │ Week 15 │ Week 17 │ ⚠ │ │
│ │ Proj C │ 3 │ 15 │ Week 30 │ Week 30 │ ✓ │ │
│ │ ... │ ... │ ... │ ... │ ... │ ... │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘Key Features: - ✅ Hierarchical Gantt chart with project and activity levels - ✅ Color-coding by access type (PM, PC, C) - ✅ Visual indicators for project status (on-time, delayed) - ✅ Collapsible/expandable project sections - ✅ Click-to-drill-down for activity details - ✅ Multiple view options (by project, location, priority) - ✅ Time scale adjustment (weekly, monthly, yearly) - ✅ Project summary table for quick overview
Time Slider (Schematic View):
◄─────[═══●═══]──────►
Week 1 Week 52
- Drag the slider to visualize utilization at different time periods
- Real-time update of map colors and congestion table
- Step forward/backward week-by-week or jump to specific weekFilter Panel:
┌─────────────────────────────────┐
│ FILTERS │
├─────────────────────────────────┤
│ Programme Version: │
│ ⚫ Scenario A │
│ ⚪ Scenario B │
│ ⚪ Scenario C │
│ │
│ Nature of Work: │
│ ☑ Live │
│ ☑ Non-live (Consist) │
│ ☑ Non-live (Others) │
│ │
│ Project Priority: │
│ ☑ Priority 1 ☑ Priority 2 │
│ ☑ Priority 3 ☑ Priority 4 │
│ ☑ Priority 5 │
│ │
│ Access Type: │
│ ☑ PM ☑ PC ☑ C │
│ │
│ Location: │
│ [All Locations ▼] │
│ │
│ [Apply] [Reset] [Save View] │
└─────────────────────────────────┘Capacity Adjustment Dialog (Scenario C):
┌───────────────────────────────────────┐
│ ADJUST LOCATION CAPACITY │
├───────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Select locations to adjust capacity: │
│ │
│ ☑ NS1-NS2 │
│ Default: 4 → New: [6] accesses/week│
│ │
│ ☑ NS15-NS16 │
│ Default: 4 → New: [5] accesses/week│
│ │
│ ☐ EW12-EW13 │
│ Default: 4 → New: [4] accesses/week│
│ │
│ [+ Add More Locations] │
│ │
│ Impact Estimate: │
│ • Projects on-time: 85% → 95% │
│ • Avg delay: 2.3 wks → 0.8 wks │
│ │
│ [Run Optimization] [Cancel] │
└───────────────────────────────────────┘Flow 1: Running Optimization
1. User clicks "Run Optimization" button
↓
2. Modal dialog appears: "Select Optimization Scenario"
- Scenario A: Respect Capacity
- Scenario B: Meet Deadlines
- Scenario C: Custom Capacity
↓
3. If Scenario C selected:
- Capacity adjustment dialog appears
- User selects locations and new capacity values
↓
4. User clicks "Confirm"
↓
5. Loading spinner appears: "Optimizing schedule..."
↓
6. Background job processes optimization (async)
↓
7. Progress bar updates in real-time (via WebSocket)
↓
8. Upon completion:
- Success notification: "Optimization complete!"
- Dashboard auto-refreshes with new schedule
- Results tab shows metrics comparisonFlow 2: Exploring Location Details
1. User clicks on location dot in Schematic View
↓
2. Location details panel slides in from right
↓
3. Panel shows:
- Current week utilization
- Active projects/activities
- Buffer location map
- Utilization chart over time
↓
4. User can:
- Click "View Full Schedule" → Navigate to Programme View filtered by location
- Click "Adjust Capacity" → Open capacity adjustment dialog
- Click "Export Details" → Download Excel report for this locationFlow 3: Filtering and Sorting
1. User opens filter panel (left sidebar)
↓
2. User selects filters:
- Scenario B
- Only Priority 1-2 projects
- Only Live activities
↓
3. User clicks "Apply Filters"
↓
4. Dashboard updates instantly (Livewire reactivity)
- Gantt chart shows only filtered activities
- Map shows only relevant locations
- Summary statistics update
↓
5. User can save this view for future useThe dashboard is designed to be responsive across different screen sizes:
Desktop (1920x1080): - Full two-column layout (map + details) - Expanded Gantt chart with all columns visible - Side-by-side filter panel
Tablet (1024x768): - Single-column layout with tabs - Collapsible filter panel - Simplified Gantt chart with horizontal scrolling
Mobile (Not Required but Included): - Mobile-optimized layout - Touch-friendly controls - Stacked components
Frontend Technologies Used: - Livewire 3: Server-side reactive components for dashboard updates - Alpine.js: Client-side interactivity for filters, modals, tooltips - Tailwind CSS: Utility-first CSS for responsive design - Chart.js: Gantt chart timeline rendering - D3.js: Singapore railway map SVG overlay with interactive elements - DataTables: Sortable, filterable, paginated tables
Real-Time Updates: - Laravel Echo + WebSockets: Push optimization results to dashboard - Broadcasting: Server broadcasts completion events - Livewire listeners: Components auto-refresh when events received
Performance Optimization: - Lazy loading for large datasets - Virtual scrolling for long activity lists - Debounced search and filter inputs - Cached map SVG and static assets
Accessibility Features: - ✅ WCAG 2.1 AA compliance - ✅ Keyboard navigation support - ✅ Screen reader compatibility - ✅ High contrast mode option - ✅ Adjustable font sizes - ✅ Clear focus indicators
Usability Enhancements: - Tooltips on hover for all interactive elements - Breadcrumb navigation for context - Undo/redo for capacity adjustments - Confirmation dialogs for destructive actions - Helpful error messages with suggested actions
We have prepared high-fidelity mockups for review:
[Note: Mockup images are included as separate attachments]
Supported Format: Microsoft Excel (.xlsx) as specified in Appendix A
Import Features:
User-Friendly Upload Interface:
┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ IMPORT DATA FROM EXCEL │
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ [📄 Drag & Drop Excel File Here] │
│ or │
│ [Browse Files...] │
│ │
│ Supported: .xlsx files only │
│ Max size: 10 MB │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘Automatic Data Validation:
Validation Report:
Import Validation Results:
✓ File format: Valid (.xlsx)
✓ Sheets found: Demand Dataset, Supply Dataset
✓ Column headers: All required columns present
✓ Mandatory fields: No missing values
⚠ Warnings: 3 issues found
- Row 15: Planned End Date before Planned Start Date
- Row 28: Location "NS99-NS100" not found in Supply Dataset
- Row 42: Access Type "XYZ" is invalid (must be PM, PC, or C)
[Fix Issues] [Import Anyway] [Cancel]Error Handling:
Performance:
Technical Implementation:
// Laravel Controller
public function import(Request $request)
{
$request->validate([
'file' => 'required|mimes:xlsx|max:10240'
]);
// Use Laravel Excel (Maatwebsite/Excel) for parsing
$import = new ScheduleImport();
Excel::import($import, $request->file('file'));
return response()->json([
'success' => true,
'imported_rows' => $import->getImportedCount(),
'warnings' => $import->getWarnings()
]);
}Export Features:
Export Options:
┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ EXPORT DATA TO EXCEL │
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ Export Type: │
│ ⚫ Current View (filtered data) │
│ ⚪ All Data (complete dataset) │
│ ⚪ Selected Projects Only │
│ │
│ Include: │
│ ☑ Demand Dataset │
│ ☑ Supply Dataset │
│ ☑ Optimized Schedule │
│ ☑ Summary Statistics │
│ ☑ Gantt Chart (as image) │
│ │
│ Programme Version: │
│ [Scenario A ▼] │
│ │
│ [Export to Excel] [Cancel] │
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘Export File Structure:
Excel Formatting:
Performance:
Technical Implementation:
// Laravel Controller
public function export(Request $request)
{
$filters = $request->input('filters');
$scenario = $request->input('scenario');
// Use Laravel Excel for generation
return Excel::download(
new ScheduleExport($filters, $scenario),
'schedule_' . $scenario . '_' . now()->format('Y-m-d') . '.xlsx'
);
}
// Export Class
class ScheduleExport implements WithMultipleSheets
{
public function sheets(): array
{
return [
'Demand Dataset' => new DemandDatasetSheet($this->scenario),
'Supply Dataset' => new SupplyDatasetSheet(),
'Summary' => new SummarySheet($this->scenario),
'Utilization' => new UtilizationSheet($this->scenario),
'Conflicts' => new ConflictsSheet($this->scenario),
];
}
}Our import/export functionality strictly adheres to the data structure specified in Appendix A of the ITQ Specifications:
Demand Dataset Fields: - Activity ID - Project Name - Project Priority - Activity Priority - Activity Description - Location (Start) - Location (End) - Nature of Work (Live / Non-live (Consist) / Non-live (Others)) - Type of Track Access (PM / PC / C) - Planned Start Date (Week number) - Planned Completion Date (Week number) - Total Number of Accesses Required - Demand Resource Availability (Accesses per week) - Predecessor Activity ID (if applicable)
Supply Dataset Fields: - Location ID - Location Name - Supply Capacity (Default accesses per week)
Additional Optimized Schedule Fields (Export Only): - Optimized Start Date (Week number) - Optimized Completion Date (Week number) - Delay (Weeks) - Status (On-Time / Delayed) - Utilization Percentage
Scenario: User wants to update activity priorities and re-optimize
We have established a dedicated support structure to ensure smooth operation during the trial subscription period and beyond.
Support Team Hierarchy:
Support Structure
├── Level 1: Frontline Support
│ ├── Support Engineer 1 (Primary Contact)
│ └── Support Engineer 2 (Backup)
│
├── Level 2: Technical Support
│ ├── Senior Developer (Laravel/Frontend)
│ └── Senior Developer (Python/Optimization)
│
├── Level 3: Architecture & Management
│ ├── Solution Architect
│ └── Project Manager
│
└── Level 4: Executive Escalation
└── Technical Director1. Email Support - Email: support@[yourcompany].com - Response Time: Within 4 hours (Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm SGT) - For: Non-urgent queries, documentation requests, enhancement suggestions
2. Phone Hotline - Phone: +65 [XXXX XXXX] - Available: Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm (Singapore Time) - For: Urgent issues, critical errors, immediate assistance needed
3. Ticketing System - Portal: https://support.[yourcompany].com - Features: - Submit support tickets with priority level - Track ticket status in real-time - View resolution history - Attach screenshots and log files - Receive email notifications on updates
4. Scheduled Check-ins - Frequency: Bi-weekly during trial period - Duration: 30-60 minutes - Format: Video call (Zoom/Teams) - Purpose: - Review system performance - Address any concerns - Plan upcoming enhancements - Provide training refreshers
| Issue Severity | Description | Response Time | Resolution Target | Escalation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P1 - Critical | System completely down No workaround available Production impact |
1 hour | 4 hours | Immediate to Level 3 |
| P2 - High | Major function not working Workaround available Significant impact |
4 hours | 1 business day | After 4 hours to Level 2 |
| P3 - Medium | Minor function issue Workaround available Limited impact |
8 hours | 3 business days | After 1 day to Level 2 |
| P4 - Low | Enhancement request Documentation issue Training question |
1 business day | 5 business days | Not typically escalated |
SLA Definitions: - Response Time: Time until first contact from support team acknowledging the issue - Resolution Target: Time until issue is fully resolved or workaround provided - Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Singapore Time (excluding public holidays)
1. Incident Management - Receive and log all support requests - Triage and prioritize based on severity - Investigate root cause of issues - Implement fixes and deploy updates - Verify resolution with user - Document incident for knowledge base
2. Corrective Maintenance - Bug fixes and error corrections - Data integrity checks and repairs - Performance issue diagnostics and optimization - Configuration adjustments - Security patch application
3. Preventive Maintenance - Weekly: - Backup verification (automated + manual spot-check) - Log file review and cleanup - Database health check - Security scan
4. User Support - Answer user queries and questions - Provide guidance on system features - Troubleshoot user-reported issues - Assist with data import/export - Explain optimization results - Train new users as needed
5. Monitoring & Reporting - 24/7 automated system monitoring - Real-time alert notifications - Daily health check reports - Weekly summary reports to LTA - Monthly performance metrics dashboard
Automated Monitoring:
System Health Monitoring Dashboard
├── Application Metrics
│ ├── Response time (target: <2 seconds)
│ ├── Error rate (target: <0.1%)
│ ├── Active users (concurrent sessions)
│ └── Request throughput (requests/minute)
│
├── Infrastructure Metrics
│ ├── CPU usage (alert if >80%)
│ ├── Memory usage (alert if >85%)
│ ├── Disk space (alert if >90%)
│ └── Network latency (alert if >100ms)
│
├── Database Metrics
│ ├── Query performance (slow queries >1s)
│ ├── Connection pool usage
│ ├── Database size and growth
│ └── Backup success/failure status
│
└── Business Metrics
├── Optimization job success rate
├── Average optimization solve time
├── Data import/export success rate
└── User activity patternsAlert Notifications: - Critical Alerts: Immediate SMS + Email to on-call engineer - High Alerts: Email to support team within 15 minutes - Medium Alerts: Slack notification to support channel - Low Alerts: Daily digest email
We will provide comprehensive documentation:
1. User Manual - Getting started guide - Feature-by-feature walkthrough with screenshots - Common tasks and workflows - FAQs - Troubleshooting tips
2. Administrator Guide - System configuration options - User management - Data backup and restore procedures - Security settings - Performance tuning
3. Technical Documentation - System architecture overview - API documentation - Database schema - Deployment procedures - Disaster recovery plan
4. Training Materials - Video tutorials (5-10 minutes each) - Quick reference cards - Cheat sheets for common tasks
Regular Updates: - Daily: System status updates (if issues ongoing) - Weekly: Summary email of support activities and system health - Monthly: Performance report with key metrics and recommendations - Quarterly: Review meeting to discuss system usage, feedback, and future enhancements
Emergency Communication: - For P1 critical issues: Immediate notification via phone call + email - Hourly status updates until resolution - Post-incident report within 48 hours
Feedback Collection: - Post-resolution surveys for all support tickets - Quarterly user satisfaction surveys - Regular feedback sessions during check-in meetings
Process Improvement: - Monthly review of support metrics (response time, resolution time, CSAT) - Identify recurring issues and implement preventive measures - Update documentation based on common questions - Enhance knowledge base with new solutions
| Aspect | Trial Period (3 months) | Subscription Period (2 years) |
|---|---|---|
| Support Hours | Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm | Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm |
| Response Time (P1) | 1 hour | 1 hour |
| Response Time (P2) | 4 hours | 4 hours |
| Check-in Meetings | Bi-weekly | Monthly |
| Enhancement Hours | Included (minor) | 40 hours/year included |
| Training Sessions | 2 sessions | 4 sessions/year |
| On-call Support | Not included | Optional add-on |
Primary Contacts:
| Role | Name | Phone | Availability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Manager | [Name] | [email] | +65 [XXXX XXXX] | Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm |
| Support Engineer | [Name] | [email] | +65 [XXXX XXXX] | Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm |
| Technical Lead | [Name] | [email] | +65 [XXXX XXXX] | Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm |
Escalation Contacts:
| Role | Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solution Architect | [Name] | [email] | +65 [XXXX XXXX] |
| Technical Director | [Name] | [email] | +65 [XXXX XXXX] |
LTA requires a sophisticated scheduling optimization system to manage track access for the North-South-East-West Line (NSEWL) railway network. The system must:
We propose a hybrid architecture combining:
✅ Best-of-Both-Worlds: Laravel’s rapid development + Python’s optimization power ✅ Async Processing: Queue-based architecture ensures responsive UI ✅ Scalable: Microservice design allows independent scaling ✅ Modern Stack: Latest Laravel 11 with Livewire 3 for seamless UX ✅ Proven Track Record: Similar projects delivered successfully
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ PRESENTATION LAYER │
│ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ │
│ │ Livewire │ │ Alpine.js │ │ Chart.js │ │
│ │ Components │ │ Interactivity│ │ D3.js │ │
│ └──────────────┘ └──────────────┘ └──────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
↕
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ APPLICATION LAYER (Laravel) │
│ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ │
│ │ Controllers │ │ Services │ │ Queue │ │
│ │ │ │ (Business │ │ Jobs │ │
│ │ │ │ Logic) │ │ │ │
│ └──────────────┘ └──────────────┘ └──────────────┘ │
│ │
│ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ │
│ │ Models │ │ Repositories│ │ Events │ │
│ │ (Eloquent) │ │ │ │ Listeners │ │
│ └──────────────┘ └──────────────┘ └──────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
↕
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ OPTIMIZATION LAYER │
│ ┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Python Microservice (FastAPI) │ │
│ │ ┌────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │
│ │ │ Google OR-Tools Optimization Engine │ │ │
│ │ │ - CP-SAT Solver │ │ │
│ │ │ - Mixed Integer Programming │ │ │
│ │ │ - Constraint Programming │ │ │
│ │ └────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │ │
│ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
↕
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ DATA LAYER │
│ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ │
│ │ PostgreSQL │ │ Redis │ │ Storage │ │
│ │ + PostGIS │ │ (Cache + │ │ (Files) │ │
│ │ │ │ Queue) │ │ │ │
│ └──────────────┘ └──────────────┘ └──────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘User Action (Run Optimization)
↓
Livewire Component captures request
↓
Validation & Data Preparation
↓
Dispatch OptimizationJob to Redis Queue
↓
Return immediately (non-blocking)
↓
Background Worker picks up job
↓
Prepare payload & call Python Microservice API
↓
Python runs OR-Tools optimization (<60 seconds)
↓
Return optimized schedule
↓
Store results in PostgreSQL
↓
Broadcast event via Laravel Echo
↓
Livewire component auto-updates UI
↓
User sees results (real-time)| Technology | Version | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Livewire | 3.x | Server-side reactive components, eliminating need for complex JS framework |
| Alpine.js | 3.x | Lightweight client-side interactivity for dashboard controls |
| Tailwind CSS | 3.x | Utility-first CSS framework for responsive design |
| Chart.js | 4.x | Interactive Gantt charts and timeline visualizations |
| D3.js | 7.x | Schematic map view with Singapore railway network overlay |
| DataTables | 1.13.x | Advanced table features (sorting, filtering, pagination) |
| Technology | Version | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Laravel | 11.x | Core application framework |
| PHP | 8.3+ | Programming language |
| PostgreSQL | 16.x | Primary relational database |
| PostGIS | 3.4+ | Spatial database extension for location queries |
| Redis | 7.x | Queue system, caching, session storage |
| Laravel Horizon | 5.x | Queue monitoring and management |
| Laravel Sanctum | 4.x | API authentication |
| Technology | Version | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Python | 3.11+ | Optimization microservice language |
| FastAPI | 0.110+ | High-performance Python API framework |
| Google OR-Tools | 9.8+ | Constraint programming and optimization |
| NumPy | 1.26+ | Numerical computing |
| Pandas | 2.2+ | Data manipulation |
| Technology | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Docker | Containerization for consistent environments |
| Docker Compose | Local development orchestration |
| Nginx | Web server and reverse proxy |
| Supervisor | Process control for queue workers |
| AWS/DigitalOcean | Cloud hosting infrastructure |
| GitHub Actions | CI/CD pipeline |
This is a Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling Problem (RCPSP) with: - Spatial constraints (buffer zones) - Multi-mode activities (different access types) - Multiple objectives (minimize delays vs. respect capacity)
We will use Google OR-Tools CP-SAT Solver because:
✅ Handles complex logical constraints (buffer zones, access types) ✅ Fast for scheduling problems (can solve in <60 seconds) ✅ Supports multiple objectives ✅ Free and open-source ✅ Excellent documentation and community support
# For each activity i, location j, week k:
x[i,j,k] = 1 if activity i uses location j in week k, else 0
# For each activity i:
start[i] = start week of activity i
end[i] = end week of activity i
delay[i] = weeks delayed beyond planned completionScenario A: Minimize total weighted delays
minimize: Σ (priority_weight[i] × delay[i])Scenario B: Minimize capacity violations
minimize: Σ (capacity_violation[j,k])Scenario C: Hybrid approach
minimize: α × Σ(delays) + β × Σ(violations)1. Activity Duration Constraint
For each activity i:
(end[i] - start[i]) × accesses_per_week[i] >= total_accesses[i]2. Precedence Constraint
For each activity i with predecessor p:
start[i] >= end[p]3. Resource Capacity Constraint (Scenario A)
For each location j, week k:
Σ (x[i,j,k] × capacity_usage[i]) <= supply_capacity[j]4. Buffer Zone Constraint
For each activity i at location j in week k:
If x[i,j,k] = 1:
For each buffer location b ∈ buffer_set(j, nature[i]):
Σ (x[conflicting_i, b, k]) = 05. Access Type Constraint
For each location j, week k:
PM_activities = count of x[i,j,k] where access_type[i] = 'PM'
PC_activities = count of x[i,j,k] where access_type[i] = 'PC'
C_activities = count of x[i,j,k] where access_type[i] = 'C'
If PM_activities >= 1: PC_activities + C_activities = 0
If PC_activities >= 1: PM_activities = 0 AND PC_activities <= 1 AND C_activities <= 3
If C_activities >= 1: PM_activities = 0 AND C_activities <= 46. Start Date Constraint
For each activity i:
start[i] >= planned_start[i]7. Priority Constraint
For activities i, j at same location with priority[i] > priority[j]:
start[i] <= start[j]8. Weekly Access Limit
For each activity i, week k:
Σ (x[i,j,k]) <= max_accesses_per_week[i]# app/main.py
from fastapi import FastAPI, BackgroundTasks
from fastapi.middleware.cors import CORSMiddleware
from pydantic import BaseModel
from typing import List, Optional
import uvicorn
app = FastAPI(title="Track Access Optimizer")
# CORS for Laravel integration
app.add_middleware(
CORSMiddleware,
allow_origins=["*"], # Configure properly in production
allow_credentials=True,
allow_methods=["*"],
allow_headers=["*"],
)
class Activity(BaseModel):
activity_id: str
contract_number: str
activity_type: str
start_location: str
end_location: str
total_accesses: int
planned_start_date: int # Week number
planned_completion_date: int
accesses_per_week: int
access_type: str # PM, PC, C
nature_of_activity: str
priority: int
predecessor: Optional[str] = None
class SupplyLocation(BaseModel):
location: str
supply_capacity: int
class OptimizationRequest(BaseModel):
scenario: str # 'A', 'B', or 'C'
demand_activities: List[Activity]
supply_locations: List[SupplyLocation]
custom_capacity: Optional[dict] = None # For Scenario C
horizon_weeks: int = 104
class OptimizationResponse(BaseModel):
status: str
solve_time: float
objective_value: float
schedule: List[dict]
metrics: dict
@app.post("/optimize", response_model=OptimizationResponse)
async def optimize_schedule(request: OptimizationRequest):
"""
Main optimization endpoint
"""
from optimizer.solver import TrackAccessOptimizer
optimizer = TrackAccessOptimizer(
activities=request.demand_activities,
locations=request.supply_locations,
scenario=request.scenario,
horizon=request.horizon_weeks,
custom_capacity=request.custom_capacity
)
result = optimizer.solve()
return OptimizationResponse(
status=result['status'],
solve_time=result['solve_time'],
objective_value=result['objective_value'],
schedule=result['schedule'],
metrics=result['metrics']
)
@app.get("/health")
async def health_check():
return {"status": "healthy", "service": "optimization-engine"}
if __name__ == "__main__":
uvicorn.run(app, host="0.0.0.0", port=8000)# optimizer/solver.py
from ortools.sat.python import cp_model
import time
from typing import List, Dict
from collections import defaultdict
class TrackAccessOptimizer:
def __init__(self, activities, locations, scenario, horizon, custom_capacity=None):
self.activities = activities
self.locations = locations
self.scenario = scenario
self.horizon = horizon
self.custom_capacity = custom_capacity or {}
self.model = cp_model.CpModel()
self.solver = cp_model.CpSolver()
# Configure solver parameters
self.solver.parameters.max_time_in_seconds = 60.0
self.solver.parameters.num_search_workers = 8 # Parallel solving
self.solver.parameters.log_search_progress = True
def solve(self):
"""
Main solving method
"""
start_time = time.time()
# Step 1: Create decision variables
self._create_variables()
# Step 2: Add constraints
self._add_precedence_constraints()
self._add_duration_constraints()
self._add_buffer_zone_constraints()
self._add_access_type_constraints()
self._add_capacity_constraints()
self._add_start_date_constraints()
self._add_priority_constraints()
self._add_weekly_limit_constraints()
# Step 3: Set objective
self._set_objective()
# Step 4: Solve
status = self.solver.Solve(self.model)
solve_time = time.time() - start_time
# Step 5: Extract solution
if status in [cp_model.OPTIMAL, cp_model.FEASIBLE]:
schedule = self._extract_solution()
metrics = self._calculate_metrics()
return {
'status': 'success',
'solve_time': solve_time,
'objective_value': self.solver.ObjectiveValue(),
'schedule': schedule,
'metrics': metrics
}
else:
return {
'status': 'failed',
'solve_time': solve_time,
'objective_value': None,
'schedule': [],
'metrics': {}
}
def _create_variables(self):
"""
Create all decision variables
"""
# Activity scheduling variables
self.start_vars = {}
self.end_vars = {}
self.delay_vars = {}
# Location assignment variables
self.location_vars = {}
for activity in self.activities:
act_id = activity.activity_id
# Start and end time variables
self.start_vars[act_id] = self.model.NewIntVar(
0, self.horizon, f'start_{act_id}'
)
self.end_vars[act_id] = self.model.NewIntVar(
0, self.horizon, f'end_{act_id}'
)
# Delay variable (can be negative if early)
self.delay_vars[act_id] = self.model.NewIntVar(
-self.horizon, self.horizon, f'delay_{act_id}'
)
# Location assignment for each week
for week in range(self.horizon):
for location in self._get_valid_locations(activity):
var_name = f'x_{act_id}_{location.location}_{week}'
self.location_vars[(act_id, location.location, week)] = \
self.model.NewBoolVar(var_name)
def _get_valid_locations(self, activity):
"""
Get valid locations for an activity based on start/end location
"""
# This would include logic to determine which locations are between
# start_location and end_location
# For now, return all locations (simplified)
return self.locations
def _add_duration_constraints(self):
"""
Ensure activities have sufficient accesses to complete
"""
for activity in self.activities:
act_id = activity.activity_id
# Duration in weeks (ceil division)
min_duration = -(-activity.total_accesses // activity.accesses_per_week)
# end = start + duration
self.model.Add(
self.end_vars[act_id] >= self.start_vars[act_id] + min_duration
)
# Total accesses constraint
total_assigned = sum(
self.location_vars.get((act_id, loc.location, week), 0)
for loc in self.locations
for week in range(self.horizon)
)
self.model.Add(total_assigned == activity.total_accesses)
def _add_precedence_constraints(self):
"""
Enforce predecessor relationships
"""
for activity in self.activities:
if activity.predecessor:
act_id = activity.activity_id
pred_id = activity.predecessor
# Activity must start after predecessor ends
self.model.Add(
self.start_vars[act_id] >= self.end_vars[pred_id]
)
def _add_buffer_zone_constraints(self):
"""
Enforce buffer zone safety requirements
"""
from optimizer.buffer_logic import get_buffer_locations
for activity in self.activities:
act_id = activity.activity_id
nature = activity.nature_of_activity
for week in range(self.horizon):
for location in self.locations:
loc_name = location.location
# If activity is at this location this week
is_active = self.location_vars.get((act_id, loc_name, week), 0)
# Get buffer locations
buffer_locs = get_buffer_locations(loc_name, nature)
# No conflicting activities in buffer zones
for buffer_loc in buffer_locs:
conflicting = self._get_conflicting_activities(activity)
for conf_act in conflicting:
conf_id = conf_act.activity_id
# If activity i is active, conflicting can't be in buffer
buffer_var = self.location_vars.get(
(conf_id, buffer_loc, week), 0
)
# is_active => not buffer_var
# Which means: is_active + buffer_var <= 1
self.model.Add(is_active + buffer_var <= 1)
def _get_conflicting_activities(self, activity):
"""
Determine which activities conflict with this one
"""
# Live activities conflict with all other live activities
# Non-live activities have different rules
# Simplified: all activities conflict with each other
return [a for a in self.activities if a.activity_id != activity.activity_id]
def _add_access_type_constraints(self):
"""
Enforce PM/PC/C access type rules
"""
for location in self.locations:
loc_name = location.location
for week in range(self.horizon):
# Count each access type at this location/week
pm_activities = []
pc_activities = []
c_activities = []
for activity in self.activities:
var = self.location_vars.get((activity.activity_id, loc_name, week), 0)
if activity.access_type == 'PM':
pm_activities.append(var)
elif activity.access_type == 'PC':
pc_activities.append(var)
elif activity.access_type == 'C':
c_activities.append(var)
# Rule 1: If any PM, no others allowed
if pm_activities:
for pm_var in pm_activities:
# If pm_var = 1, all others must be 0
all_others = pc_activities + c_activities + \
[v for v in pm_activities if v != pm_var]
for other in all_others:
# pm_var + other <= 1
self.model.Add(pm_var + other <= 1)
# Rule 2: Max 1 PC
if pc_activities:
self.model.Add(sum(pc_activities) <= 1)
# Rule 3: If PC exists, max 3 C; otherwise max 4 C
if c_activities:
if pc_activities:
# Create indicator: is_pc_present
pc_present = self.model.NewBoolVar(f'pc_present_{loc_name}_{week}')
self.model.Add(sum(pc_activities) >= 1).OnlyEnforceIf(pc_present)
self.model.Add(sum(pc_activities) == 0).OnlyEnforceIf(pc_present.Not())
# If PC present: max 3 C
self.model.Add(sum(c_activities) <= 3).OnlyEnforceIf(pc_present)
# If no PC: max 4 C
self.model.Add(sum(c_activities) <= 4).OnlyEnforceIf(pc_present.Not())
else:
self.model.Add(sum(c_activities) <= 4)
def _add_capacity_constraints(self):
"""
Enforce supply capacity constraints (Scenario A)
"""
if self.scenario == 'A':
for location in self.locations:
loc_name = location.location
capacity = self.custom_capacity.get(loc_name, location.supply_capacity)
for week in range(self.horizon):
# Sum of all activities at this location/week
week_usage = sum(
self.location_vars.get((act.activity_id, loc_name, week), 0) *
self._get_capacity_usage(act)
for act in self.activities
)
self.model.Add(week_usage <= capacity)
elif self.scenario == 'B':
# Allow capacity violations but penalize them
pass # Handled in objective function
elif self.scenario == 'C':
# Hybrid: custom capacity for specific areas
for location in self.locations:
loc_name = location.location
if loc_name in self.custom_capacity:
capacity = self.custom_capacity[loc_name]
else:
capacity = location.supply_capacity
for week in range(self.horizon):
week_usage = sum(
self.location_vars.get((act.activity_id, loc_name, week), 0)
for act in self.activities
)
self.model.Add(week_usage <= capacity)
def _get_capacity_usage(self, activity):
"""
Calculate capacity usage based on access type
"""
# PM takes full capacity
if activity.access_type == 'PM':
return 4 # Assuming capacity of 4
# PC counts as 1
elif activity.access_type == 'PC':
return 1
# C counts as 1
else:
return 1
def _add_start_date_constraints(self):
"""
Activities cannot start before planned start date
"""
for activity in self.activities:
self.model.Add(
self.start_vars[activity.activity_id] >= activity.planned_start_date
)
def _add_priority_constraints(self):
"""
Higher priority activities scheduled first
"""
# Group activities by location
location_activities = defaultdict(list)
for activity in self.activities:
# Simplified: use start location
location_activities[activity.start_location].append(activity)
# Within each location, enforce priority ordering
for loc, acts in location_activities.items():
# Sort by priority (lower number = higher priority)
sorted_acts = sorted(acts, key=lambda a: a.priority)
for i in range(len(sorted_acts) - 1):
high_priority = sorted_acts[i]
low_priority = sorted_acts[i + 1]
if high_priority.priority < low_priority.priority:
# Higher priority should start earlier or at same time
self.model.Add(
self.start_vars[high_priority.activity_id] <=
self.start_vars[low_priority.activity_id]
)
def _add_weekly_limit_constraints(self):
"""
Limit accesses per week per activity
"""
for activity in self.activities:
act_id = activity.activity_id
max_per_week = activity.accesses_per_week
for week in range(self.horizon):
weekly_accesses = sum(
self.location_vars.get((act_id, loc.location, week), 0)
for loc in self.locations
)
self.model.Add(weekly_accesses <= max_per_week)
def _set_objective(self):
"""
Set optimization objective based on scenario
"""
if self.scenario in ['A', 'C']:
# Minimize weighted delays
for activity in self.activities:
act_id = activity.activity_id
planned_end = activity.planned_completion_date
# delay = end - planned_end (can be negative if early)
self.model.Add(
self.delay_vars[act_id] ==
self.end_vars[act_id] - planned_end
)
# Objective: minimize sum of weighted delays
# Weight by priority (lower priority number = higher weight)
weighted_delays = sum(
(4 - activity.priority) * self.delay_vars[activity.activity_id]
for activity in self.activities
)
self.model.Minimize(weighted_delays)
elif self.scenario == 'B':
# Minimize capacity violations while meeting deadlines
# Force all activities to complete by planned date
for activity in self.activities:
self.model.Add(
self.end_vars[activity.activity_id] <=
activity.planned_completion_date
)
# Minimize total makespan as secondary objective
max_end = self.model.NewIntVar(0, self.horizon, 'max_end')
for activity in self.activities:
self.model.Add(max_end >= self.end_vars[activity.activity_id])
self.model.Minimize(max_end)
def _extract_solution(self):
"""
Extract schedule from solved model
"""
schedule = []
for activity in self.activities:
act_id = activity.activity_id
start_week = self.solver.Value(self.start_vars[act_id])
end_week = self.solver.Value(self.end_vars[act_id])
delay = self.solver.Value(self.delay_vars[act_id])
# Extract location assignments
assignments = []
for week in range(start_week, end_week):
for location in self.locations:
var = self.location_vars.get((act_id, location.location, week))
if var and self.solver.Value(var) == 1:
assignments.append({
'week': week,
'location': location.location
})
schedule.append({
'activity_id': act_id,
'contract_number': activity.contract_number,
'activity_type': activity.activity_type,
'planned_start': activity.planned_start_date,
'optimized_start': start_week,
'planned_end': activity.planned_completion_date,
'optimized_end': end_week,
'delay_weeks': delay,
'assignments': assignments,
'priority': activity.priority,
'status': 'on_time' if delay <= 0 else 'delayed'
})
return schedule
def _calculate_metrics(self):
"""
Calculate summary metrics
"""
total_activities = len(self.activities)
delayed_activities = sum(
1 for a in self.activities
if self.solver.Value(self.delay_vars[a.activity_id]) > 0
)
avg_delay = sum(
max(0, self.solver.Value(self.delay_vars[a.activity_id]))
for a in self.activities
) / total_activities if total_activities > 0 else 0
max_delay = max(
(self.solver.Value(self.delay_vars[a.activity_id])
for a in self.activities),
default=0
)
# Calculate capacity utilization
capacity_utilization = {}
for location in self.locations:
total_capacity = location.supply_capacity * self.horizon
used_capacity = sum(
self.solver.Value(self.location_vars.get((a.activity_id, location.location, w), 0))
for a in self.activities
for w in range(self.horizon)
)
capacity_utilization[location.location] = \
(used_capacity / total_capacity * 100) if total_capacity > 0 else 0
return {
'total_activities': total_activities,
'delayed_activities': delayed_activities,
'on_time_activities': total_activities - delayed_activities,
'average_delay_weeks': round(avg_delay, 2),
'maximum_delay_weeks': max_delay,
'capacity_utilization': capacity_utilization
}# optimizer/buffer_logic.py
def get_buffer_locations(location: str, nature_of_activity: str) -> list:
"""
Calculate buffer locations based on activity nature
Args:
location: Current work location (e.g., "NSL_S01_Platform")
nature_of_activity: Type of work ("Live", "Non-live (Consist)", "Non-live (Others)")
Returns:
List of buffer location codes
"""
buffer_locations = []
# Parse location to get line, sector/station, and type
parts = location.split('_')
if len(parts) < 3:
return buffer_locations
line = parts[0] # e.g., "NSL", "EWL"
identifier = parts[1] # e.g., "S01", "V02"
loc_type = parts[2] # e.g., "Platform", "Sector"
if nature_of_activity == "Live":
# Buffer: 2 adjacent platforms + opposite bound
if loc_type == "Platform":
buffer_locations.extend(
get_adjacent_platforms(line, identifier, count=2)
)
buffer_locations.extend(
get_opposite_bound_locations(line, identifier, count=2)
)
elif nature_of_activity == "Non-live (Consist)":
# Buffer: 1 adjacent sector, no opposite bound
if loc_type == "Sector":
buffer_locations.extend(
get_adjacent_sectors(line, identifier, count=1)
)
elif nature_of_activity == "Non-live (Others)":
# Buffer: 1 adjacent platform, no opposite bound
if loc_type == "Platform":
buffer_locations.extend(
get_adjacent_platforms(line, identifier, count=1)
)
return buffer_locations
def get_adjacent_platforms(line: str, station_id: str, count: int) -> list:
"""Get adjacent platforms along the line"""
# This would use a predefined network topology
# For now, simplified implementation
station_num = int(station_id[1:])
adjacent = []
for offset in range(1, count + 1):
# Previous stations
if station_num - offset > 0:
adjacent.append(f"{line}_S{station_num - offset:02d}_Platform")
# Next stations
adjacent.append(f"{line}_S{station_num + offset:02d}_Platform")
return adjacent
def get_adjacent_sectors(line: str, sector_id: str, count: int) -> list:
"""Get adjacent track sectors"""
sector_num = int(sector_id[1:])
adjacent = []
for offset in range(1, count + 1):
if sector_num - offset > 0:
adjacent.append(f"{line}_V{sector_num - offset:02d}_Sector")
adjacent.append(f"{line}_V{sector_num + offset:02d}_Sector")
return adjacent
def get_opposite_bound_locations(line: str, station_id: str, count: int) -> list:
"""Get opposite bound (if EWL/NSL has separate tracks)"""
# Get same station on opposite track
# Simplified: append "_OPP" suffix
station_num = int(station_id[1:])
opposite = []
for offset in range(count + 1):
if station_num - offset > 0:
opposite.append(f"{line}_S{station_num - offset:02d}_Platform_OPP")
if offset > 0:
opposite.append(f"{line}_S{station_num + offset:02d}_Platform_OPP")
return oppositeapp/
├── Console/
│ └── Commands/
│ └── ProcessOptimizationQueue.php
├── Events/
│ ├── OptimizationCompleted.php
│ └── OptimizationFailed.php
├── Exceptions/
│ └── OptimizationException.php
├── Http/
│ ├── Controllers/
│ │ ├── DashboardController.php
│ │ ├── DataImportController.php
│ │ └── OptimizationController.php
│ ├── Livewire/
│ │ ├── DataImport.php
│ │ ├── OptimizationControl.php
│ │ ├── SchematicView.php
│ │ ├── ProgrammeView.php
│ │ └── MetricsDashboard.php
│ ├── Middleware/
│ │ └── CheckOptimizationStatus.php
│ └── Requests/
│ ├── ImportDataRequest.php
│ └── RunOptimizationRequest.php
├── Jobs/
│ ├── RunOptimizationJob.php
│ └── ExportScheduleJob.php
├── Listeners/
│ ├── SendOptimizationNotification.php
│ └── LogOptimizationResult.php
├── Models/
│ ├── Activity.php
│ ├── Contract.php
│ ├── Location.php
│ ├── OptimizationRun.php
│ ├── Schedule.php
│ └── ScheduleAssignment.php
├── Repositories/
│ ├── ActivityRepository.php
│ ├── LocationRepository.php
│ └── ScheduleRepository.php
├── Services/
│ ├── DataImportService.php
│ ├── ExcelImportService.php
│ ├── OptimizationService.php
│ ├── PythonApiClient.php
│ ├── ScheduleVisualizationService.php
│ └── ValidationService.php
└── Traits/
└── HasOptimizationMetrics.php
config/
├── optimization.php
└── python-service.php
database/
├── factories/
├── migrations/
│ ├── 2024_01_01_create_contracts_table.php
│ ├── 2024_01_02_create_activities_table.php
│ ├── 2024_01_03_create_locations_table.php
│ ├── 2024_01_04_create_optimization_runs_table.php
│ ├── 2024_01_05_create_schedules_table.php
│ └── 2024_01_06_create_schedule_assignments_table.php
└── seeders/
resources/
├── css/
│ └── app.css
├── js/
│ ├── app.js
│ ├── components/
│ │ ├── gantt-chart.js
│ │ ├── schematic-map.js
│ │ └── timeline-slider.js
│ └── alpine/
│ ├── dashboard-controls.js
│ └── filter-panel.js
└── views/
├── components/
│ ├── layouts/
│ │ ├── app.blade.php
│ │ └── navigation.blade.php
│ ├── filters/
│ │ └── scenario-selector.blade.php
│ └── charts/
│ ├── gantt.blade.php
│ └── capacity-chart.blade.php
├── livewire/
│ ├── data-import.blade.php
│ ├── optimization-control.blade.php
│ ├── schematic-view.blade.php
│ ├── programme-view.blade.php
│ └── metrics-dashboard.blade.php
└── pages/
├── dashboard.blade.php
├── import.blade.php
└── results.blade.php
routes/
├── api.php
├── console.php
└── web.php
tests/
├── Feature/
│ ├── DataImportTest.php
│ ├── OptimizationTest.php
│ └── DashboardTest.php
└── Unit/
├── ActivityModelTest.php
├── BufferLogicTest.php
└── ValidationTest.php<?php
// app/Services/OptimizationService.php
namespace App\Services;
use App\Models\OptimizationRun;
use App\Jobs\RunOptimizationJob;
use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Cache;
use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Log;
class OptimizationService
{
protected PythonApiClient $pythonClient;
public function __construct(PythonApiClient $pythonClient)
{
$this->pythonClient = $pythonClient;
}
/**
* Queue an optimization run
*/
public function queueOptimization(string $scenario, array $options = []): OptimizationRun
{
// Create optimization run record
$run = OptimizationRun::create([
'scenario' => $scenario,
'status' => 'queued',
'options' => $options,
'user_id' => auth()->id(),
'started_at' => now(),
]);
// Dispatch job to queue
RunOptimizationJob::dispatch($run->id, $scenario, $options)
->onQueue('optimization');
Log::info("Optimization run queued", [
'run_id' => $run->id,
'scenario' => $scenario
]);
return $run;
}
/**
* Execute optimization (called by queue worker)
*/
public function executeOptimization(OptimizationRun $run): void
{
try {
// Update status
$run->update(['status' => 'processing']);
// Prepare data
$payload = $this->prepareOptimizationPayload($run);
// Call Python optimization service
$response = $this->pythonClient->optimize($payload);
// Store results
$this->storeOptimizationResults($run, $response);
// Update status
$run->update([
'status' => 'completed',
'completed_at' => now(),
'solve_time' => $response['solve_time'],
'objective_value' => $response['objective_value'],
'metrics' => $response['metrics'],
]);
// Fire event
event(new \App\Events\OptimizationCompleted($run));
Log::info("Optimization completed successfully", [
'run_id' => $run->id
]);
} catch (\Exception $e) {
$run->update([
'status' => 'failed',
'error_message' => $e->getMessage(),
'completed_at' => now(),
]);
event(new \App\Events\OptimizationFailed($run, $e->getMessage()));
Log::error("Optimization failed", [
'run_id' => $run->id,
'error' => $e->getMessage()
]);
throw $e;
}
}
/**
* Prepare payload for Python service
*/
protected function prepareOptimizationPayload(OptimizationRun $run): array
{
$activities = \App\Models\Activity::with('contract')
->get()
->map(function ($activity) {
return [
'activity_id' => $activity->id,
'contract_number' => $activity->contract->contract_number,
'activity_type' => $activity->activity_type,
'start_location' => $activity->start_location,
'end_location' => $activity->end_location,
'total_accesses' => $activity->total_accesses,
'planned_start_date' => $activity->planned_start_week,
'planned_completion_date' => $activity->planned_completion_week,
'accesses_per_week' => $activity->accesses_per_week,
'access_type' => $activity->access_type,
'nature_of_activity' => $activity->nature_of_activity,
'priority' => $activity->priority,
'predecessor' => $activity->predecessor_id,
];
})
->toArray();
$locations = \App\Models\Location::all()
->map(function ($location) {
return [
'location' => $location->code,
'supply_capacity' => $location->supply_capacity,
];
})
->toArray();
return [
'scenario' => $run->scenario,
'demand_activities' => $activities,
'supply_locations' => $locations,
'custom_capacity' => $run->options['custom_capacity'] ?? null,
'horizon_weeks' => 104,
];
}
/**
* Store optimization results in database
*/
protected function storeOptimizationResults(OptimizationRun $run, array $response): void
{
foreach ($response['schedule'] as $scheduleItem) {
$schedule = $run->schedules()->create([
'activity_id' => $scheduleItem['activity_id'],
'contract_number' => $scheduleItem['contract_number'],
'activity_type' => $scheduleItem['activity_type'],
'planned_start_week' => $scheduleItem['planned_start'],
'optimized_start_week' => $scheduleItem['optimized_start'],
'planned_end_week' => $scheduleItem['planned_end'],
'optimized_end_week' => $scheduleItem['optimized_end'],
'delay_weeks' => $scheduleItem['delay_weeks'],
'priority' => $scheduleItem['priority'],
'status' => $scheduleItem['status'],
]);
// Store location assignments
foreach ($scheduleItem['assignments'] as $assignment) {
$schedule->assignments()->create([
'week' => $assignment['week'],
'location' => $assignment['location'],
]);
}
}
}
/**
* Get latest optimization results
*/
public function getLatestResults(string $scenario = null): ?OptimizationRun
{
$query = OptimizationRun::where('status', 'completed')
->with(['schedules.assignments', 'schedules.activity']);
if ($scenario) {
$query->where('scenario', $scenario);
}
return $query->latest()->first();
}
}<?php
// app/Services/PythonApiClient.php
namespace App\Services;
use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Http;
use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Log;
class PythonApiClient
{
protected string $baseUrl;
protected int $timeout;
public function __construct()
{
$this->baseUrl = config('python-service.url');
$this->timeout = config('python-service.timeout', 120);
}
/**
* Call optimization endpoint
*/
public function optimize(array $payload): array
{
Log::info("Calling Python optimization service", [
'url' => $this->baseUrl . '/optimize',
'activities_count' => count($payload['demand_activities']),
'locations_count' => count($payload['supply_locations']),
]);
$response = Http::timeout($this->timeout)
->retry(3, 100) // Retry 3 times with 100ms delay
->post($this->baseUrl . '/optimize', $payload);
if ($response->failed()) {
Log::error("Python optimization service failed", [
'status' => $response->status(),
'body' => $response->body(),
]);
throw new \Exception("Optimization service failed: " . $response->body());
}
$result = $response->json();
if ($result['status'] !== 'success') {
throw new \Exception("Optimization did not complete successfully");
}
Log::info("Python optimization completed", [
'solve_time' => $result['solve_time'],
'objective_value' => $result['objective_value'],
]);
return $result;
}
/**
* Health check
*/
public function healthCheck(): bool
{
try {
$response = Http::timeout(5)->get($this->baseUrl . '/health');
return $response->successful();
} catch (\Exception $e) {
Log::warning("Python service health check failed", [
'error' => $e->getMessage()
]);
return false;
}
}
}<?php
// app/Jobs/RunOptimizationJob.php
namespace App\Jobs;
use App\Models\OptimizationRun;
use App\Services\OptimizationService;
use Illuminate\Bus\Queueable;
use Illuminate\Contracts\Queue\ShouldQueue;
use Illuminate\Foundation\Bus\Dispatchable;
use Illuminate\Queue\InteractsWithQueue;
use Illuminate\Queue\SerializesModels;
use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Log;
class RunOptimizationJob implements ShouldQueue
{
use Dispatchable, InteractsWithQueue, Queueable, SerializesModels;
public int $timeout = 300; // 5 minutes max
public int $tries = 1; // Don't retry optimization
protected int $runId;
protected string $scenario;
protected array $options;
public function __construct(int $runId, string $scenario, array $options = [])
{
$this->runId = $runId;
$this->scenario = $scenario;
$this->options = $options;
}
public function handle(OptimizationService $service): void
{
Log::info("Processing optimization job", [
'run_id' => $this->runId,
'scenario' => $this->scenario
]);
$run = OptimizationRun::findOrFail($this->runId);
$service->executeOptimization($run);
}
public function failed(\Throwable $exception): void
{
Log::error("Optimization job failed", [
'run_id' => $this->runId,
'error' => $exception->getMessage(),
'trace' => $exception->getTraceAsString()
]);
OptimizationRun::find($this->runId)?->update([
'status' => 'failed',
'error_message' => $exception->getMessage(),
'completed_at' => now(),
]);
}
}<?php
// app/Http/Livewire/OptimizationControl.php
namespace App\Http\Livewire;
use App\Models\OptimizationRun;
use App\Services\OptimizationService;
use Livewire\Component;
class OptimizationControl extends Component
{
public string $selectedScenario = 'A';
public array $customCapacity = [];
public ?OptimizationRun $currentRun = null;
public bool $isProcessing = false;
protected $listeners = [
'optimizationCompleted' => 'handleOptimizationCompleted',
'optimizationFailed' => 'handleOptimizationFailed',
];
public function mount()
{
// Check if there's an active optimization
$this->checkActiveOptimization();
}
public function runOptimization(OptimizationService $service)
{
$this->validate([
'selectedScenario' => 'required|in:A,B,C',
]);
if ($this->isProcessing) {
session()->flash('error', 'An optimization is already running');
return;
}
$this->isProcessing = true;
$options = [];
if ($this->selectedScenario === 'C') {
$options['custom_capacity'] = $this->customCapacity;
}
$this->currentRun = $service->queueOptimization(
$this->selectedScenario,
$options
);
session()->flash('success', 'Optimization started. You will be notified when complete.');
// Start polling for status updates
$this->emit('startPolling', $this->currentRun->id);
}
public function checkActiveOptimization()
{
$activeRun = OptimizationRun::whereIn('status', ['queued', 'processing'])
->latest()
->first();
if ($activeRun) {
$this->currentRun = $activeRun;
$this->isProcessing = true;
$this->selectedScenario = $activeRun->scenario;
}
}
public function pollStatus()
{
if (!$this->currentRun) {
return;
}
$this->currentRun->refresh();
if ($this->currentRun->status === 'completed') {
$this->handleOptimizationCompleted($this->currentRun->id);
} elseif ($this->currentRun->status === 'failed') {
$this->handleOptimizationFailed($this->currentRun->id);
}
}
public function handleOptimizationCompleted($runId)
{
$this->isProcessing = false;
$this->currentRun = OptimizationRun::find($runId);
session()->flash('success', 'Optimization completed successfully!');
$this->emit('refreshDashboards');
}
public function handleOptimizationFailed($runId)
{
$this->isProcessing = false;
$this->currentRun = OptimizationRun::find($runId);
session()->flash('error', 'Optimization failed: ' . $this->currentRun->error_message);
}
public function updateCustomCapacity(string $location, int $capacity)
{
$this->customCapacity[$location] = $capacity;
}
public function render()
{
return view('livewire.optimization-control');
}
}{{-- resources/views/livewire/optimization-control.blade.php --}}
<div class="bg-white shadow rounded-lg p-6">
<h2 class="text-2xl font-bold mb-6">Optimization Control</h2>
@if (session()->has('success'))
<div class="bg-green-100 border border-green-400 text-green-700 px-4 py-3 rounded mb-4">
{{ session('success') }}
</div>
@endif
@if (session()->has('error'))
<div class="bg-red-100 border border-red-400 text-red-700 px-4 py-3 rounded mb-4">
{{ session('error') }}
</div>
@endif
<div class="space-y-6">
<!-- Scenario Selection -->
<div>
<label class="block text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 mb-2">
Select Scenario
</label>
<div class="grid grid-cols-3 gap-4">
<div>
<input type="radio" id="scenario-a" value="A"
wire:model="selectedScenario"
class="peer sr-only"
@disabled($isProcessing)>
<label for="scenario-a"
class="block p-4 border-2 rounded-lg cursor-pointer
peer-checked:border-blue-500 peer-checked:bg-blue-50
hover:bg-gray-50">
<div class="font-semibold">Scenario A</div>
<div class="text-sm text-gray-600">
Respect capacity, allow delays
</div>
</label>
</div>
<div>
<input type="radio" id="scenario-b" value="B"
wire:model="selectedScenario"
class="peer sr-only"
@disabled($isProcessing)>
<label for="scenario-b"
class="block p-4 border-2 rounded-lg cursor-pointer
peer-checked:border-blue-500 peer-checked:bg-blue-50
hover:bg-gray-50">
<div class="font-semibold">Scenario B</div>
<div class="text-sm text-gray-600">
Meet deadlines, allow overload
</div>
</label>
</div>
<div>
<input type="radio" id="scenario-c" value="C"
wire:model="selectedScenario"
class="peer sr-only"
@disabled($isProcessing)>
<label for="scenario-c"
class="block p-4 border-2 rounded-lg cursor-pointer
peer-checked:border-blue-500 peer-checked:bg-blue-50
hover:bg-gray-50">
<div class="font-semibold">Scenario C</div>
<div class="text-sm text-gray-600">
Custom capacity adjustments
</div>
</label>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<!-- Custom Capacity (Scenario C only) -->
@if ($selectedScenario === 'C')
<div x-data="capacityAdjuster()" class="border rounded-lg p-4">
<h3 class="font-semibold mb-3">Custom Capacity Adjustments</h3>
<p class="text-sm text-gray-600 mb-4">
Adjust capacity for specific locations
</p>
<!-- Location capacity inputs would go here -->
<div class="text-sm text-gray-500">
Click on locations in the map to adjust capacity
</div>
</div>
@endif
<!-- Run Button -->
<div class="flex items-center justify-between">
<button wire:click="runOptimization"
@disabled($isProcessing)
class="px-6 py-3 bg-blue-600 text-white rounded-lg font-semibold
hover:bg-blue-700 disabled:bg-gray-400 disabled:cursor-not-allowed
transition duration-200">
@if ($isProcessing)
<svg class="animate-spin -ml-1 mr-3 h-5 w-5 text-white inline"
xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
<circle class="opacity-25" cx="12" cy="12" r="10"
stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="4"></circle>
<path class="opacity-75" fill="currentColor"
d="M4 12a8 8 0 018-8V0C5.373 0 0 5.373 0 12h4zm2 5.291A7.962 7.962 0 014 12H0c0 3.042 1.135 5.824 3 7.938l3-2.647z"></path>
</svg>
Processing...
@else
Run Optimization
@endif
</button>
@if ($currentRun && $currentRun->status === 'completed')
<div class="text-sm text-gray-600">
Last run: {{ $currentRun->completed_at->diffForHumans() }}
<span class="text-gray-400">|</span>
Solve time: {{ number_format($currentRun->solve_time, 2) }}s
</div>
@endif
</div>
<!-- Progress Indicator -->
@if ($isProcessing && $currentRun)
<div class="bg-blue-50 border border-blue-200 rounded-lg p-4">
<div class="flex items-center mb-2">
<svg class="animate-spin h-5 w-5 text-blue-600 mr-3"
xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
<circle class="opacity-25" cx="12" cy="12" r="10"
stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="4"></circle>
<path class="opacity-75" fill="currentColor"
d="M4 12a8 8 0 018-8V0C5.373 0 0 5.373 0 12h4zm2 5.291A7.962 7.962 0 014 12H0c0 3.042 1.135 5.824 3 7.938l3-2.647z"></path>
</svg>
<span class="font-semibold text-blue-900">
Optimization in progress...
</span>
</div>
<div class="text-sm text-blue-700">
Status: {{ ucfirst($currentRun->status) }}
</div>
<div class="text-xs text-blue-600 mt-1">
Started: {{ $currentRun->started_at->format('H:i:s') }}
</div>
</div>
@endif
</div>
@push('scripts')
<script>
// Polling for status updates
let pollingInterval;
Livewire.on('startPolling', (runId) => {
pollingInterval = setInterval(() => {
@this.call('pollStatus');
}, 3000); // Poll every 3 seconds
});
Livewire.on('optimizationCompleted', () => {
clearInterval(pollingInterval);
});
Livewire.on('optimizationFailed', () => {
clearInterval(pollingInterval);
});
</script>
@endpush
</div>┌─────────────────┐
│ contracts │
├─────────────────┤
│ id │─┐
│ contract_number │ │
│ description │ │
│ award_date │ │
│ completion_date │ │
│ planned_end │ │
│ created_at │ │
│ updated_at │ │
└─────────────────┘ │
│
│ 1:N
│
┌─────────────────┐ │
│ activities │ │
├─────────────────┤ │
│ id │ │
│ contract_id │─┘
│ activity_type │
│ start_location │
│ end_location │
│ total_accesses │
│ accesses_per_wk │
│ access_type │
│ nature_activity │
│ priority │
│ predecessor_id │
│ planned_start_wk│
│ planned_end_wk │
│ created_at │
│ updated_at │
└─────────────────┘
│
│ 1:N
│
┌─────────────────────┐
│ optimization_runs │
├─────────────────────┤
│ id │─┐
│ user_id │ │
│ scenario │ │
│ status │ │
│ options (JSON) │ │
│ solve_time │ │
│ objective_value │ │
│ metrics (JSON) │ │
│ error_message │ │
│ started_at │ │
│ completed_at │ │
│ created_at │ │
│ updated_at │ │
└─────────────────────┘ │
│ 1:N
│
┌─────────────────────┐ │
│ schedules │ │
├─────────────────────┤ │
│ id │ │
│ optimization_run_id │─┘
│ activity_id │─┐
│ contract_number │ │
│ activity_type │ │
│ planned_start_wk │ │
│ optimized_start_wk │ │
│ planned_end_wk │ │
│ optimized_end_wk │ │
│ delay_weeks │ │
│ priority │ │
│ status │ │
│ created_at │ │
│ updated_at │ │
└─────────────────────┘ │
│ 1:N
│
┌─────────────────────────┐ │
│ schedule_assignments │ │
├─────────────────────────┤ │
│ id │ │
│ schedule_id │─┘
│ week │
│ location │
│ created_at │
│ updated_at │
└─────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────┐
│ locations │
├─────────────────┤
│ id │
│ code │
│ name │
│ line │
│ type │
│ supply_capacity │
│ geom (PostGIS) │
│ created_at │
│ updated_at │
└─────────────────┘<?php
// database/migrations/2024_01_01_create_contracts_table.php
use Illuminate\Database\Migrations\Migration;
use Illuminate\Database\Schema\Blueprint;
use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Schema;
return new class extends Migration
{
public function up(): void
{
Schema::create('contracts', function (Blueprint $table) {
$table->id();
$table->string('contract_number')->unique();
$table->text('description');
$table->date('award_date');
$table->date('completion_date');
$table->date('planned_completion_date')->nullable();
$table->integer('number_of_workfronts')->default(1);
$table->timestamps();
$table->index('contract_number');
$table->index('award_date');
});
}
public function down(): void
{
Schema::dropIfExists('contracts');
}
};<?php
// database/migrations/2024_01_02_create_activities_table.php
use Illuminate\Database\Migrations\Migration;
use Illuminate\Database\Schema\Blueprint;
use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Schema;
return new class extends Migration
{
public function up(): void
{
Schema::create('activities', function (Blueprint $table) {
$table->id();
$table->foreignId('contract_id')->constrained()->onDelete('cascade');
$table->string('activity_type');
$table->string('nature_of_activity');
$table->string('start_location');
$table->string('end_location');
$table->integer('total_accesses');
$table->integer('accesses_per_week');
$table->enum('access_type', ['PM', 'PC', 'C']);
$table->integer('priority')->default(2);
$table->foreignId('predecessor_id')->nullable()->constrained('activities');
$table->integer('planned_start_week');
$table->integer('planned_completion_week')->nullable();
$table->timestamps();
$table->index(['contract_id', 'activity_type']);
$table->index('start_location');
$table->index('end_location');
$table->index('access_type');
$table->index('priority');
});
}
public function down(): void
{
Schema::dropIfExists('activities');
}
};<?php
// database/migrations/2024_01_03_create_locations_table.php
use Illuminate\Database\Migrations\Migration;
use Illuminate\Database\Schema\Blueprint;
use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Schema;
use Illuminate\Support\Facades\DB;
return new class extends Migration
{
public function up(): void
{
Schema::create('locations', function (Blueprint $table) {
$table->id();
$table->string('code')->unique();
$table->string('name');
$table->string('line'); // NSL, EWL, etc.
$table->enum('type', ['platform', 'sector', 'station']);
$table->integer('supply_capacity')->default(4);
$table->timestamps();
$table->index('code');
$table->index(['line', 'type']);
});
// Add PostGIS geometry column
DB::statement('ALTER TABLE locations ADD COLUMN geom geometry(Point, 4326)');
DB::statement('CREATE INDEX locations_geom_idx ON locations USING GIST (geom)');
}
public function down(): void
{
Schema::dropIfExists('locations');
}
};<?php
// database/migrations/2024_01_04_create_optimization_runs_table.php
use Illuminate\Database\Migrations\Migration;
use Illuminate\Database\Schema\Blueprint;
use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Schema;
return new class extends Migration
{
public function up(): void
{
Schema::create('optimization_runs', function (Blueprint $table) {
$table->id();
$table->foreignId('user_id')->constrained()->onDelete('cascade');
$table->enum('scenario', ['A', 'B', 'C']);
$table->enum('status', ['queued', 'processing', 'completed', 'failed'])
->default('queued');
$table->json('options')->nullable();
$table->decimal('solve_time', 8, 2)->nullable();
$table->decimal('objective_value', 12, 2)->nullable();
$table->json('metrics')->nullable();
$table->text('error_message')->nullable();
$table->timestamp('started_at')->nullable();
$table->timestamp('completed_at')->nullable();
$table->timestamps();
$table->index(['user_id', 'created_at']);
$table->index('status');
$table->index('scenario');
});
}
public function down(): void
{
Schema::dropIfExists('optimization_runs');
}
};<?php
// database/migrations/2024_01_05_create_schedules_table.php
use Illuminate\Database\Migrations\Migration;
use Illuminate\Database\Schema\Blueprint;
use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Schema;
return new class extends Migration
{
public function up(): void
{
Schema::create('schedules', function (Blueprint $table) {
$table->id();
$table->foreignId('optimization_run_id')->constrained()->onDelete('cascade');
$table->foreignId('activity_id')->constrained()->onDelete('cascade');
$table->string('contract_number');
$table->string('activity_type');
$table->integer('planned_start_week');
$table->integer('optimized_start_week');
$table->integer('planned_end_week');
$table->integer('optimized_end_week');
$table->integer('delay_weeks');
$table->integer('priority');
$table->enum('status', ['on_time', 'delayed', 'early']);
$table->timestamps();
$table->index(['optimization_run_id', 'activity_id']);
$table->index('status');
$table->index('delay_weeks');
});
}
public function down(): void
{
Schema::dropIfExists('schedules');
}
};<?php
// database/migrations/2024_01_06_create_schedule_assignments_table.php
use Illuminate\Database\Migrations\Migration;
use Illuminate\Database\Schema\Blueprint;
use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Schema;
return new class extends Migration
{
public function up(): void
{
Schema::create('schedule_assignments', function (Blueprint $table) {
$table->id();
$table->foreignId('schedule_id')->constrained()->onDelete('cascade');
$table->integer('week');
$table->string('location');
$table->timestamps();
$table->index(['schedule_id', 'week']);
$table->index('location');
});
}
public function down(): void
{
Schema::dropIfExists('schedule_assignments');
}
};Week 1: Project Setup - Initialize Laravel 11 project - Set up Docker development environment - Configure PostgreSQL + PostGIS - Configure Redis - Set up Python FastAPI microservice skeleton - Initialize Git repository and CI/CD
Week 2: Database & Models - Create all migrations - Develop Eloquent models - Implement model relationships - Create seeders with sample data - Write model unit tests
Week 3: Data Import Module - Excel import service using PhpSpreadsheet - Data validation logic - Livewire import component - Error handling and user feedback - CSV/Excel export functionality
Week 4: Core Services - OptimizationService scaffold - PythonApiClient service - Repository pattern implementation - Event/listener setup - Queue configuration
Deliverables: - ✅ Working Laravel application - ✅ Database schema complete - ✅ Excel import/export functional - ✅ Development environment ready
Week 5-6: Basic CP-SAT Solver - Python FastAPI application - Basic CP-SAT model (no buffer zones) - Activity scheduling variables - Precedence constraints - Duration constraints - Simple capacity constraints
Week 7-8: Complex Constraints - Buffer zone logic implementation - Access type constraints (PM/PC/C) - Priority constraints - Weekly access limits - Start date constraints
Week 9: Scenario Implementation - Scenario A: Capacity-respecting - Scenario B: Deadline-meeting - Scenario C: Custom capacity - Objective function for each scenario
Week 10: Performance Tuning - Solver parameter optimization - Preprocessing logic - Symmetry breaking - Valid inequalities - Warm-start implementation
Week 11: Integration Testing - Laravel-Python integration - End-to-end optimization flow - Queue job processing - Error handling - Timeout management
Week 12: Optimization Refinement - Fine-tune constraints based on sample data - Validate against UAT criteria - Performance benchmarking - Documentation
Deliverables: - ✅ Fully functional optimization engine - ✅ All three scenarios working - ✅ <60 second solve time achieved - ✅ UAT F2 criteria met
Week 13-14: Schematic View - D3.js Singapore MRT map implementation - Location plotting with PostGIS - Color-coding by utilization - Interactive tooltips - Time slider component
Week 14-15: Programme View - Gantt chart with Chart.js/DHTMLX - Activity bars with color coding - Critical path highlighting - Project status indicators - Timeline controls (yearly/monthly/weekly)
Week 16: Dashboard Controls - Livewire control panel component - Scenario selector - Filter controls (nature, type, location) - Capacity adjustment interface - Priority amendment UI
Week 17: Tables & Metrics - Project information table (DataTables) - Congestion analysis table - Metrics cards - Drill-down functionality - Export to Excel/PDF
Week 18: Alpine.js Interactivity - Client-side filter logic - Smooth transitions - Drag-and-drop for priorities - Real-time capacity calculator - Responsive behaviors
Week 19: Dashboard Integration - Link all components together - State management - Real-time updates via WebSockets - Performance optimization - Mobile responsiveness
Week 20: Polish & UX - Loading states - Error messages - Help tooltips - User onboarding - Accessibility improvements
Deliverables: - ✅ Complete schematic view - ✅ Complete programme view - ✅ All filtering/drill-down working - ✅ UAT F3 criteria met
Week 21: Unit Testing - PHP unit tests (Models, Services) - Python unit tests (Optimization logic) - Test coverage > 80%
Week 22: Feature Testing - Laravel feature tests - API endpoint tests - Queue job tests - Integration tests
Week 23: UAT Preparation - UAT test scenarios - Sample data preparation - UAT documentation - Training materials
Week 24: UAT Execution - F1 UAT (Data Transfer) - F2 UAT (Optimization) - F3 UAT (Visualization) - Bug fixes and refinements
Deliverables: - ✅ All UAT criteria passed - ✅ Test coverage complete - ✅ Bug-free release candidate
Week 25: Deployment - Cloud infrastructure setup - Docker containerization - CI/CD pipeline configuration - Production database setup - SSL certificates - Domain configuration
Week 26: Launch & Handover - Production deployment - User training sessions - Admin documentation - Support handover - Monitoring setup
Deliverables: - ✅ Production system live - ✅ 5 concurrent users onboarded - ✅ Documentation complete
Agile/Scrum Framework - 2-week sprints - Daily standups (15 min) - Sprint planning (2 hours) - Sprint review/demo (1 hour) - Sprint retrospective (1 hour)
Communication - Weekly progress reports to LTA - Bi-weekly stakeholder demos - Slack/Email for daily communication - Video calls for technical discussions
Version Control - Git with feature branching - Pull request reviews - Semantic versioning - Automated testing on PR
Database Optimization
// Use database indexing
Schema::table('activities', function (Blueprint $table) {
$table->index(['contract_id', 'activity_type']);
$table->index('access_type');
});
// Eager loading to prevent N+1 queries
$schedules = Schedule::with([
'activity.contract',
'assignments',
'optimizationRun'
])->get();
// Database query caching
$locations = Cache::remember('locations', 3600, function () {
return Location::all();
});
// Use chunk() for large datasets
Activity::chunk(100, function ($activities) {
foreach ($activities as $activity) {
// Process activity
}
});Queue Optimization
// config/queue.php
return [
'default' => 'redis',
'connections' => [
'redis' => [
'driver' => 'redis',
'connection' => 'default',
'queue' => 'default',
'retry_after' => 90,
'block_for' => null,
'after_commit' => false,
],
'optimization' => [
'driver' => 'redis',
'connection' => 'default',
'queue' => 'optimization',
'retry_after' => 300, // 5 minutes
'block_for' => null,
],
],
];
// Run multiple workers for parallel processing
php artisan queue:work redis --queue=optimization --tries=1 --timeout=300API Response Caching
// Cache optimization results
public function getLatestResults(string $scenario): ?OptimizationRun
{
return Cache::remember("optimization.latest.{$scenario}", 300, function () use ($scenario) {
return OptimizationRun::where('status', 'completed')
->where('scenario', $scenario)
->with(['schedules.assignments'])
->latest()
->first();
});
}Livewire Lazy Loading
{{-- Lazy load heavy components --}}
<livewire:schematic-view lazy />
<livewire:programme-view lazy />
{{-- Show loading placeholder --}}
<div wire:loading wire:target="runOptimization">
Processing optimization...
</div>Alpine.js Performance
// Use x-cloak to prevent flash of unstyled content
<div x-data="dashboard()" x-cloak>
<!-- Content -->
</div>
// Debounce expensive operations
<input x-model.debounce.500ms="searchTerm">
// Use x-show instead of x-if for frequently toggled elements
<div x-show="isVisible">Asset Optimization
// Vite configuration for code splitting
// vite.config.js
export default {
build: {
rollupOptions: {
output: {
manualChunks: {
'vendor': ['alpinejs', 'chart.js'],
'visualization': ['d3'],
}
}
}
}
}
// Lazy load D3.js only when needed
import('d3').then(d3 => {
// Use D3
});Parallel Solving
# Use multi-threading in CP-SAT
solver.parameters.num_search_workers = 8 # Use 8 CPU cores
solver.parameters.max_time_in_seconds = 60.0
# Enable parallel processing
solver.parameters.search_branching = cp_model.PORTFOLIO_SEARCHModel Preprocessing
def preprocess_data(activities, locations):
"""
Preprocess data to reduce problem size
"""
# Remove infeasible activities
feasible_activities = [
a for a in activities
if a.planned_start_date < a.planned_completion_date
]
# Aggregate similar activities
# ...
# Reduce location search space
relevant_locations = get_relevant_locations(feasible_activities, locations)
return feasible_activities, relevant_locationsCaching Common Calculations
from functools import lru_cache
@lru_cache(maxsize=1000)
def get_buffer_locations(location: str, nature: str) -> tuple:
"""Cached buffer location calculation"""
return tuple(calculate_buffer_locations(location, nature))// Use Laravel Sanctum for API authentication
// config/sanctum.php
// Multi-factor authentication
// Install: composer require pragmarx/google2fa-laravel
// Role-based access control
// app/Models/User.php
public function can ViewOptimization(): bool
{
return $this->hasRole(['admin', 'planner']);
}
public function canRunOptimization(): bool
{
return $this->hasRole(['admin', 'senior-planner']);
}Encryption
// Encrypt sensitive data in database
use Illuminate\Database\Eloquent\Casts\Encrypted;
class OptimizationRun extends Model
{
protected $casts = [
'options' => Encrypted::class . ':array',
];
}
// Environment variable encryption
php artisan env:encryptInput Validation
// app/Http/Requests/ImportDataRequest.php
public function rules(): array
{
return [
'file' => 'required|file|mimes:xlsx,xls|max:10240', // 10MB max
'dataset_type' => 'required|in:demand,supply',
];
}
// Sanitize user inputs
use Illuminate\Support\Str;
$cleanInput = Str::of($request->input('text'))
->trim()
->stripTags()
->limit(255);SQL Injection Prevention
// Always use Eloquent or parameter binding
Activity::where('contract_id', $contractId)->get(); // Safe
// Never use raw queries with user input
DB::raw("SELECT * FROM activities WHERE id = {$id}"); // UNSAFE
// If raw queries needed, use bindings
DB::select('SELECT * FROM activities WHERE id = ?', [$id]); // Safe# nginx configuration
server {
listen 443 ssl http2;
server_name optimization.lta.gov.sg;
ssl_certificate /path/to/cert.pem;
ssl_certificate_key /path/to/key.pem;
ssl_protocols TLSv1.2 TLSv1.3;
ssl_ciphers HIGH:!aNULL:!MD5;
}
# Force HTTPS redirect
server {
listen 80;
server_name optimization.lta.gov.sg;
return 301 https://$server_name$request_uri;
}{{-- Laravel automatically includes CSRF token in forms --}}
<form method="POST" action="/optimize">
@csrf
<!-- Form fields -->
</form>
{{-- Livewire automatically handles CSRF --}}
<button wire:click="runOptimization">Run</button>// app/Http/Kernel.php
protected $middlewareGroups = [
'web' => [
\Illuminate\Routing\Middleware\ThrottleRequests::class.':60,1',
],
];
// routes/api.php
Route::middleware('throttle:10,1')->group(function () {
Route::post('/optimize', [OptimizationController::class, 'run']);
});// Log all optimization runs
Log::channel('audit')->info('Optimization started', [
'user_id' => auth()->id(),
'ip_address' => request()->ip(),
'scenario' => $scenario,
'timestamp' => now(),
]);
// Log file access
Log::channel('audit')->info('File downloaded', [
'user_id' => auth()->id(),
'file' => $filename,
'timestamp' => now(),
]);<?php
// tests/Unit/Services/OptimizationServiceTest.php
namespace Tests\Unit\Services;
use Tests\TestCase;
use App\Services\OptimizationService;
use App\Services\PythonApiClient;
use App\Models\OptimizationRun;
use Mockery;
class OptimizationServiceTest extends TestCase
{
public function test_queue_optimization_creates_run_record()
{
$service = new OptimizationService(
Mockery::mock(PythonApiClient::class)
);
$run = $service->queueOptimization('A');
$this->assertInstanceOf(OptimizationRun::class, $run);
$this->assertEquals('queued', $run->status);
$this->assertEquals('A', $run->scenario);
}
public function test_prepare_payload_includes_all_required_fields()
{
// Create test data
$contract = Contract::factory()->create();
$activity = Activity::factory()->create(['contract_id' => $contract->id]);
$location = Location::factory()->create();
$service = new OptimizationService(
Mockery::mock(PythonApiClient::class)
);
$run = OptimizationRun::factory()->create(['scenario' => 'A']);
$payload = $service->prepareOptimizationPayload($run);
$this->assertArrayHasKey('scenario', $payload);
$this->assertArrayHasKey('demand_activities', $payload);
$this->assertArrayHasKey('supply_locations', $payload);
$this->assertEquals('A', $payload['scenario']);
}
}<?php
// tests/Feature/OptimizationWorkflowTest.php
namespace Tests\Feature;
use Tests\TestCase;
use App\Models\User;
use App\Models\Activity;
use App\Models\Location;
use Illuminate\Foundation\Testing\RefreshDatabase;
use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Queue;
use App\Jobs\RunOptimizationJob;
class OptimizationWorkflowTest extends TestCase
{
use RefreshDatabase;
public function test_user_can_start_optimization()
{
Queue::fake();
$user = User::factory()->create();
Activity::factory()->count(10)->create();
Location::factory()->count(5)->create();
$response = $this->actingAs($user)
->post('/optimize', [
'scenario' => 'A',
]);
$response->assertStatus(200);
Queue::assertPushed(RunOptimizationJob::class);
}
public function test_optimization_results_are_stored()
{
$user = User::factory()->create();
// ... create test data
// Mock Python API response
// ... execute optimization
$this->assertDatabaseHas('optimization_runs', [
'status' => 'completed',
]);
$this->assertDatabaseHas('schedules', [
'optimization_run_id' => $run->id,
]);
}
}# tests/test_solver.py
import unittest
from optimizer.solver import TrackAccessOptimizer
from optimizer.buffer_logic import get_buffer_locations
class TestOptimizationSolver(unittest.TestCase):
def setUp(self):
self.sample_activities = [
{
'activity_id': '1',
'contract_number': 'C001',
'total_accesses': 10,
'accesses_per_week': 2,
'planned_start_date': 1,
'planned_completion_date': 10,
'access_type': 'C',
'nature_of_activity': 'Live',
'priority': 1,
'start_location': 'NSL_S01_Platform',
'end_location': 'NSL_S05_Platform',
'predecessor': None,
'activity_type': 'Type1'
}
]
self.sample_locations = [
{'location': 'NSL_S01_Platform', 'supply_capacity': 4},
{'location': 'NSL_S02_Platform', 'supply_capacity': 4},
]
def test_solver_creates_variables(self):
optimizer = TrackAccessOptimizer(
activities=self.sample_activities,
locations=self.sample_locations,
scenario='A',
horizon=52
)
optimizer._create_variables()
self.assertIn('1', optimizer.start_vars)
self.assertIn('1', optimizer.end_vars)
def test_buffer_location_calculation(self):
buffer_locs = get_buffer_locations('NSL_S03_Platform', 'Live')
self.assertIn('NSL_S01_Platform', buffer_locs)
self.assertIn('NSL_S05_Platform', buffer_locs)
def test_optimization_completes_within_time_limit(self):
import time
optimizer = TrackAccessOptimizer(
activities=self.sample_activities,
locations=self.sample_locations,
scenario='A',
horizon=52
)
start_time = time.time()
result = optimizer.solve()
solve_time = time.time() - start_time
self.assertLess(solve_time, 60.0, "Solver took too long")
self.assertEqual(result['status'], 'success')
if __name__ == '__main__':
unittest.main()# Using Apache Bench for load testing
ab -n 100 -c 10 https://optimization.lta.gov.sg/api/health
# Laravel Dusk for browser testing
php artisan dusk
# Python load testing
pip install locust
# locustfile.py
from locust import HttpUser, task, between
class OptimizationUser(HttpUser):
wait_time = between(1, 3)
@task
def run_optimization(self):
self.client.post("/optimize", json={
"scenario": "A",
"demand_activities": [...],
"supply_locations": [...]
})# docker-compose.yml
version: '3.8'
services:
# Laravel Application
app:
build:
context: .
dockerfile: Dockerfile
container_name: lta_optimization_app
restart: unless-stopped
working_dir: /var/www
volumes:
- ./:/var/www
- ./docker/php/local.ini:/usr/local/etc/php/conf.d/local.ini
networks:
- app-network
environment:
- DB_HOST=postgres
- REDIS_HOST=redis
- PYTHON_SERVICE_URL=http://python-optimizer:8000
depends_on:
- postgres
- redis
- python-optimizer
# Nginx Web Server
nginx:
image: nginx:alpine
container_name: lta_optimization_nginx
restart: unless-stopped
ports:
- "80:80"
- "443:443"
volumes:
- ./:/var/www
- ./docker/nginx/conf.d/:/etc/nginx/conf.d/
- ./docker/nginx/ssl/:/etc/nginx/ssl/
networks:
- app-network
depends_on:
- app
# PostgreSQL Database
postgres:
image: postgis/postgis:16-3.4
container_name: lta_optimization_postgres
restart: unless-stopped
environment:
POSTGRES_DB: ${DB_DATABASE}
POSTGRES_USER: ${DB_USERNAME}
POSTGRES_PASSWORD: ${DB_PASSWORD}
volumes:
- pgdata:/var/lib/postgresql/data
ports:
- "5432:5432"
networks:
- app-network
# Redis Cache & Queue
redis:
image: redis:7-alpine
container_name: lta_optimization_redis
restart: unless-stopped
ports:
- "6379:6379"
volumes:
- redisdata:/data
networks:
- app-network
# Python Optimization Service
python-optimizer:
build:
context: ./python-service
dockerfile: Dockerfile
container_name: lta_optimization_python
restart: unless-stopped
ports:
- "8000:8000"
environment:
- WORKERS=4
- LOG_LEVEL=info
networks:
- app-network
# Queue Worker
queue-worker:
build:
context: .
dockerfile: Dockerfile
container_name: lta_optimization_queue
restart: unless-stopped
working_dir: /var/www
command: php artisan queue:work redis --queue=optimization --tries=1 --timeout=300
volumes:
- ./:/var/www
networks:
- app-network
depends_on:
- app
- redis
- python-optimizer
# Laravel Horizon (Queue Monitor)
horizon:
build:
context: .
dockerfile: Dockerfile
container_name: lta_optimization_horizon
restart: unless-stopped
working_dir: /var/www
command: php artisan horizon
volumes:
- ./:/var/www
networks:
- app-network
depends_on:
- app
- redis
networks:
app-network:
driver: bridge
volumes:
pgdata:
driver: local
redisdata:
driver: local# Dockerfile (Laravel)
FROM php:8.3-fpm
# Install system dependencies
RUN apt-get update && apt-get install -y \
git \
curl \
libpng-dev \
libonig-dev \
libxml2-dev \
zip \
unzip \
libpq-dev \
postgresql-client \
supervisor
# Install PHP extensions
RUN docker-php-ext-install pdo pdo_pgsql mbstring exif pcntl bcmath gd
# Install Redis extension
RUN pecl install redis && docker-php-ext-enable redis
# Install Composer
COPY --from=composer:latest /usr/bin/composer /usr/bin/composer
# Set working directory
WORKDIR /var/www
# Copy application files
COPY . /var/www
# Install dependencies
RUN composer install --optimize-autoloader --no-dev
# Set permissions
RUN chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www \
&& chmod -R 755 /var/www/storage
# Expose port
EXPOSE 9000
CMD ["php-fpm"]# python-service/Dockerfile
FROM python:3.11-slim
# Install system dependencies
RUN apt-get update && apt-get install -y \
build-essential \
&& rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*
# Set working directory
WORKDIR /app
# Copy requirements
COPY requirements.txt .
# Install Python dependencies
RUN pip install --no-cache-dir -r requirements.txt
# Copy application
COPY . .
# Expose port
EXPOSE 8000
# Run with Uvicorn
CMD ["uvicorn", "main:app", "--host", "0.0.0.0", "--port", "8000", "--workers", "4"]VPC
├── Public Subnet (AZ1)
│ ├── Application Load Balancer
│ └── NAT Gateway
│
├── Private Subnet (AZ1)
│ ├── ECS Fargate (Laravel)
│ ├── ECS Fargate (Python Service)
│ └── ECS Fargate (Queue Workers)
│
├── Private Subnet (AZ2)
│ ├── RDS PostgreSQL (Primary)
│ └── ElastiCache Redis
│
└── Private Subnet (AZ3)
└── RDS PostgreSQL (Standby)
Additional Services:
- CloudFront (CDN)
- S3 (File Storage)
- CloudWatch (Monitoring)
- AWS Secrets Manager (Credentials)
- Route 53 (DNS)# .github/workflows/deploy.yml
name: Deploy to Production
on:
push:
branches: [main]
jobs:
test:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- uses: actions/checkout@v3
- name: Setup PHP
uses: shivammathur/setup-php@v2
with:
php-version: '8.3'
extensions: pdo, pgsql, redis
- name: Install Dependencies
run: composer install --prefer-dist
- name: Run Tests
run: php artisan test
- name: Setup Python
uses: actions/setup-python@v4
with:
python-version: '3.11'
- name: Install Python Dependencies
run: |
cd python-service
pip install -r requirements.txt
- name: Run Python Tests
run: |
cd python-service
python -m pytest
deploy:
needs: test
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- uses: actions/checkout@v3
- name: Configure AWS Credentials
uses: aws-actions/configure-aws-credentials@v2
with:
aws-access-key-id: ${{ secrets.AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID }}
aws-secret-access-key: ${{ secrets.AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY }}
aws-region: ap-southeast-1
- name: Login to Amazon ECR
run: aws ecr get-login-password | docker login --username AWS --password-stdin ${{ secrets.ECR_REGISTRY }}
- name: Build and Push Docker Images
run: |
docker build -t lta-optimization-app .
docker tag lta-optimization-app:latest ${{ secrets.ECR_REGISTRY }}/lta-optimization-app:latest
docker push ${{ secrets.ECR_REGISTRY }}/lta-optimization-app:latest
- name: Deploy to ECS
run: |
aws ecs update-service --cluster lta-optimization --service app --force-new-deploymentTier 1: User Support (Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm SGT) - Email: support@[contractor].com - Phone: +65 XXXX XXXX - Response time: 4 hours - Handles: User questions, basic troubleshooting
Tier 2: Technical Support (24/7) - Email: tech-support@[contractor].com - On-call: +65 XXXX XXXX - Response time: 2 hours - Handles: System errors, performance issues
Tier 3: Development Team (On-demand) - Email: dev-team@[contractor].com - Response time: 1 hour (critical), 8 hours (non-critical) - Handles: Bug fixes, feature enhancements
Daily: - Automated backups (2:00 AM SGT) - Log rotation - Queue monitoring
Weekly: - Database optimization - Cache clearing - Performance report
Monthly: - Security patches - Dependency updates - Capacity planning review
Quarterly: - Full system audit - Disaster recovery drill - Performance tuning
# Prometheus monitoring configuration
groups:
- name: optimization_alerts
rules:
- alert: HighOptimizationFailureRate
expr: rate(optimization_failures_total[5m]) > 0.1
for: 10m
annotations:
summary: "High optimization failure rate"
- alert: SlowOptimizationTime
expr: optimization_duration_seconds > 60
for: 5m
annotations:
summary: "Optimization taking too long"
- alert: DatabaseConnectionFailure
expr: up{job="postgres"} == 0
for: 2m
annotations:
summary: "Database connection failed"Database Backups: - Continuous WAL archiving (PostgreSQL) - Hourly incremental backups - Daily full backups (retained for 30 days) - Weekly backups (retained for 1 year)
Application Backups: - Git repository (code) - S3 snapshots (uploaded files) - Configuration backups (daily)
Disaster Recovery: - RTO (Recovery Time Objective): 4 hours - RPO (Recovery Point Objective): 1 hour - Failover to standby region available
Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Phase 1: Foundation
Project Setup ████
Database & Models ████
Data Import ████
Core Services ████
Phase 2: Optimization Engine
Basic Solver ████████
Complex Constraints ████████
Scenarios ████
Performance Tuning ████
Integration ████
Refinement ████
Phase 3: Dashboard
Schematic View ████████
Programme View ████████
Controls ████
Tables & Metrics ████
Alpine.js ████
Integration ████
UX Polish ████
Phase 4: Testing & UAT
Unit Testing ████
Feature Testing ████
UAT Preparation ████
UAT Execution ████
Phase 5: Deployment
Infrastructure ████
Launch & Handover ████
Milestones:
◆ = UAT F1 (Week 12)
◆ = UAT F2 (Week 20)
◆ = UAT F3 (Week 23)
◆ = Go Live (Week 26)| Role | Responsibility | Allocation |
|---|---|---|
| Project Manager | Overall coordination, stakeholder communication | Full-time |
| Lead Laravel Developer | Laravel architecture, backend development | Full-time |
| Lead Python Developer | Optimization engine, algorithm development | Full-time |
| Frontend Developer | Livewire, Alpine.js, dashboard UI | Full-time |
| DevOps Engineer | Infrastructure, deployment, monitoring | Part-time |
| QA Engineer | Testing, quality assurance | Full-time (Weeks 21-26) |
| UI/UX Designer | Interface design, user experience | Part-time (Weeks 13-20) |
Project Manager: - PMP certified - 5+ years managing technical projects - Experience with government contracts
Lead Laravel Developer: - 7+ years PHP/Laravel experience - Laravel 11 expertise - Livewire 3 proficiency
Lead Python Developer: - PhD or Master’s in Operations Research, Computer Science, or related - 5+ years optimization/scheduling algorithm experience - Proficiency with OR-Tools, CPLEX, or similar - Published research in scheduling/optimization (preferred)
Frontend Developer: - 5+ years JavaScript experience - Alpine.js, Livewire experience - D3.js, Chart.js expertise
DevOps Engineer: - AWS/Azure certified - Docker, Kubernetes experience - CI/CD pipeline expertise
| Item | Cost (SGD) |
|---|---|
| Personnel | |
| Project Manager (6 months) | $XX,XXX |
| Lead Laravel Developer (6 months) | $XX,XXX |
| Lead Python Developer (6 months) | $XX,XXX |
| Frontend Developer (6 months) | $XX,XXX |
| DevOps Engineer (3 months PT) | $XX,XXX |
| QA Engineer (2 months) | $XX,XXX |
| UI/UX Designer (2 months PT) | XX, XXX|| * * SubtotalPersonnel * * | * *XXX,XXX** |
| Item | Annual Cost (SGD) |
|---|---|
| Cloud infrastructure (Production-grade) | $XX,XXX |
| Up to 10 concurrent users | Included |
| Support & maintenance | $XX,XXX |
| Monitoring & security | $X,XXX |
| Feature enhancements (40 hours/year) | X, XXX|| * * AnnualTotal * * | * *XX,XXX** |
| 2-Year Total | $XXX,XXX |
This technical proposal outlines a comprehensive, robust, and scalable solution for LTA’s railway track access scheduling optimization needs. Our hybrid architecture leveraging Laravel for application logic and Python for optimization provides the best of both worlds: rapid development and powerful algorithmic capabilities.
✅ Proven Technology Stack: Laravel 11, Livewire 3, Google OR-Tools ✅ Performance Guaranteed: <60 second optimization solve time ✅ User-Friendly Interface: Modern, reactive dashboards ✅ Scalable Architecture: Microservices, queue-based processing ✅ Comprehensive Testing: 80%+ code coverage, full UAT compliance ✅ Production-Ready: Docker, CI/CD, monitoring, security hardened
We are confident in delivering this solution within the 9-month timeframe and exceeding all UAT acceptance criteria.
Contact Information:
[Your Company Name] [Address] [Email] [Phone] [Website]
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