Switching between apps to run a forecast, share a scenario, or check for data errors can be cumbersome. What if you could perform these core tasks from a single, unified, conversational interface?
Transactional (e.g., running jobs via Joule): For instance, a planner needs to start a predefined demand forecast job. Joule guides the user through the required steps, asks for any missing parameters, and confirms before running the job. After the run, if the planner wants to understand job performance or investigate issues, they can ask Joule for a result summary or error analysis and Joule presents this info interactively.
Another real-world example: Planners and administrators can share content (e.g., alert definitions, planner workspaces) via Joule. During a planning cycle, one planner shares a scenario with another, gives write access so the colleague can adjust parameters and Joule coordinates the transition and (read or write) permissions, improving collaboration.
If, after a scheduled job, errors appear, and it’s suspected that the cause is related to master data inconsistencies, the planner can ask Joule to run a "master data health check." Joule analyzes the current state, returns a summary of suspicious entries and helps drill down to the root cause.
System compliance can also be checked via Joule. For example, if new security guidelines are in place, the planner asks Joule to verify system compliance. Joule checks system parameters, highlights any outstanding issues, and may suggest remediation—these features are being built out using agentic workflows, foreshadowing future AI agents.