[jc173]

I wish I could remember who pointed out this idea so I could give him credit, but what is also a help is to add in resource storage capacity to resource extractors, space yards, and space ports. To me this makes sense, most stuff isn't immediately shipped from a mine or a farm, and there is usually a limited storage capacity on site. And one would think a space port would probably have a decent raw materials/parts storage capacity rather than just ordering parts as they are needed. I've found this helps out the AI quite a bit and makes things a bit smoother when it chooses what type of colony to make etc.