Production Scheduling Software
Scheduling Software Built for the Shop Floor
In a manufacturing environment, visibility is everything. Visual Planning gives production managers the tools to schedule work orders, balance machine capacity, and absorb disruptions before they become delivery problems.
- Work order scheduling against real capacity and lead times
- Real-time workload and capacity view by machine, workstation, and operator
- Disruption management and rapid rescheduling
- Operational in 48 hours
fewer delivery delays in year one
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dmore throughput without additional capacity
faster customer lead time response
Operational in 48 hours
Features
Everything a Production Manager Needs to Run a Tight Shop Floor
From initial work order scheduling to real-time floor progress, Visual Planning covers every step of production management with tools built for the realities of manufacturing, not for a back-office team.
Work Order Scheduling
Schedule every work order against routing sequences, available resources, and customer deadlines. Confirm delivery dates with confidence.
Workload and Capacity Management
See workload by machine, workstation, and operator. Identify overloads in advance and rebalance before delays become inevitable.
Optimized Sequencing
Optimize work order launch sequences to reduce setup times, eliminate bottlenecks between workstations, and maximize shop floor throughput.
Disruption Management
Machine breakdown, absent operator, urgent work order. Absorb the unexpected in minutes. Visual Planning recalculates the impact and surfaces alternatives immediately.
What-If Scenario Planning
Test the impact of an urgent order or an unplanned outage before committing. Make production decisions you can actually stand behind.
Mobile Shop Floor Progress
Operators log progress from floor terminals or tablets. The schedule updates in real time without waiting for the next morning's report.
Your schedule at a glance
Your Production Schedule, Always Current
Visual Planning positions every work order on the timeline based on routing sequences, machine availability, setup times, and customer priorities. You see at a glance which work orders are on track, running late, or at risk.
- Early and late start scheduling based on routings and available resources
- Operation dependency management: no operation starts until its predecessor is complete
- Automatic critical path identification to flag operations that control final delivery
- Planned vs. actual comparison in real time with automatic variance detection
- Schedule export for production meetings and customer delivery confirmations
Workload and Capacity
The View That Shows You What Is Really Happening
On one side: workload — every work order translated into hours by work center. On the other: capacity — available hours, shifts, and operational machines. Visual Planning overlays both and surfaces imbalances before they shut down production.
- Workload and capacity view by machine, workstation, and operator over 4, 8, and 12 weeks
- Automatic overload and underload detection before they impact delivery dates
- Drag-and-drop workload leveling to redistribute work across resources
- Configurable alerts when workload exceeds threshold on a critical work center
- Automated weekly capacity report for production meetings
Contingencies and Simulation
Absorb Disruptions Without Rescheduling Everything
Machine breakdown, absent operator, urgent order. On a production floor, disruptions are daily. Visual Planning shows you the impact on your work orders immediately and surfaces alternatives. You decide in minutes, not hours.
- Breakdown and outage impact simulation before committing to a decision
- Urgent work order injection with immediate impact calculation on existing schedule
- Automatic reassignment suggestions to available alternative resources
- Immediate customer communication on revised delivery dates before they call you
- Disruption history to identify recurring causes and eliminate them
Connects to Your ERP and MES
No Duplicate Entry
Visual Planning integrates with your ERP to automatically import work orders, and with your MES to sync floor progress. All three systems work together — no manual re-entry, no gap between the office and the shop floor.
- Industrial ERP integration: SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, SYSPRO
- Manufacturing software integration: Clipper, Sylob, Cegid Manufacturing, Divalto
- Bidirectional sync: floor progress data flows back into your ERP automatically
- Open REST API for custom integrations with your specific tools
Built for Every Role on the Production Team
From the production manager to the field operator, everyone has a view tailored to their responsibilities.
Shop Floor Supervisor
Daily execution, floor progress, and real-time disruption management.
ADV / Supply Chain Coordinator
Customer deadlines, order tracking, and production coordination in one view
Production Manager
Overall management, deadlines, capacity, decisions
Planner / Scheduler
Scheduling, Sequencing, Load Balancing
You run the floor. Visual Planning keeps every work order, operator, and machine visible so nothing slips through.
View work orders to launch, in progress, or due for completion
Instantly view work orders that need to be started, are in progress, or need to be completed so you can effectively prioritize shop floor activities.
Log completed operations directly from floor terminals or tablets
Report completed tasks directly from shop floor terminals or field tablets.
Report breakdowns, delays, and non-conformances instantly
Report outages, delays, or non-compliance issues promptly so that the relevant teams can be notified.
Reassign operators dynamically based on priority and workstation availability
Reorganize human resources in real time based on priorities and position availability.
Access routing instructions and production guidelines from the schedule
Easily access work instructions and manufacturing guidelines from the schedule.
Know what can be delivered, when, before the customer asks.
Real-time confirmation of deadlines
Provide reliable delivery dates based on actual available capacity and workload.
Tracking Priority Orders
Immediately identify critical work orders associated with sensitive or urgent orders.
Automatic alerts for deviations
Get notified in the event of a delay or risk related to a work order that affects a customer order.
Proactive communication with customers
Let customers know about the new deadlines before they even ask for an update.
Emergency Impact Simulation
Assess the implications of a rush order before adding it to the schedule.
You need a clear picture of capacity, delivery performance, and floor status to make the right calls. Visual Planning gives you workload visibility, rescheduling tools, and automated reports without chasing floor updates.
Mid-term outlook on demand and capacity
Instantly analyze available capacity and demand for the next 4 to 12 weeks.
Comprehensive tracking of production orders
Centralize all work orders along with their status, deadlines, and associated deviation alerts.
Simulation before placing a rush order
Measure the impact of a priority order before confirming it to ensure your schedule remains on track.
Automated production reporting
Automatically generate the reports needed for steering committee and executive meetings.
Alerts for critical facilities
Receive customizable notifications about critical resources or cost centers.
Work order scheduling, sequencing, and workload balancing across every work center. Visual Planning gives you the tools to build a production schedule that holds — and the flexibility to adjust when it needs to change.
Automatic marking of work orders
Automatically schedule production orders based on work orders and available resources.
Optimized sequencing of operations
Reduce setup times with intelligent scheduling of operations.
Intuitive load balancing
Use drag-and-drop to balance the workload across weeks and resources.
Immediate confirmation of delivery times
Set realistic customer deadlines in real time based on available capacity.
Shared Resource Management
Take into account the constraints associated with specialized equipment and shared resources.
Case Study
Built for Every Type of Production Environment
Whether you manage a workshop with 10 employees or multiple continuous production lines, Visual Planning adapts to your workflow.
Make-to-Order
Schedule every work order against its routing, lead time, and constraints. Confirm delivery dates from the moment the order is placed.
Repetitive Manufacturing
Optimize launch sequences between production runs to minimize setup times and maximize shop floor throughput.
Mixed-Mode Production
Manage make-to-order, repetitive runs, and stock replenishment simultaneously on a single production schedule.
Multi-Workstation Shops
Handle complex routings, inter-workstation dependencies, and shared resources without a single conflict going undetected.
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Mobile Access for the Shop Floor
Operators and supervisors log progress from floor terminals or tablets — even without a network connection. The schedule updates the moment connectivity is restored, no manual action required.
Progress Entry
Update operation status directly from the workstation.
Offline Mode
Access schedules without an internet connection.
Disruption Reporting
Report breakdowns, delays, and non-conformances from the floor.
Auto Sync
Data syncs automatically when back online.
Getting Started Is Fast
Personalized Setup
A dedicated consultant configures Visual Planning to your shop floor layout, routing sequences, and production organization.
Team Training
Admin and end-user training included. Your production team is productive from day one.
Expert Support
A dedicated support team that knows manufacturing operations, available five days a week.
Trusted By
Secure data hosting
GDPR compliant
Certified data centers
48-hour deployment
Guided onboarding included
5-day expert support
A dedicated team that understands your business and your challenges
ROI in 3 months
Average 35% time savings within 3 months
Production Scheduling Software
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Visual Planning handle make-to-order, repetitive, and mixed-mode production simultaneously?
Yes. Visual Planning manages make-to-order work orders, repetitive production runs, and stock replenishment on a single schedule. Each production mode keeps its own scheduling rules and priorities without interfering with the others.
How does Visual Planning connect to our ERP or MES?
Visual Planning has native connectors for SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, SYSPRO, and the leading manufacturing ERP platforms. Work orders are automatically imported from your ERP, and floor progress data flows back without manual re-entry via bidirectional REST API.
Can we absorb a machine breakdown or urgent order without rescheduling everything?
Yes. Visual Planning immediately calculates the impact of the disruption on active work orders, surfaces reassignment alternatives on available resources, and updates customer delivery dates in real time. The decision gets made in minutes, not hours.
Can operators log floor progress directly from the shop floor?
Yes. Operators and supervisors log progress from floor terminals or tablets, with or without a network connection. The schedule updates instantly on
How long does it take to get up and running?
Most production teams are operational within 48 hours. A dedicated consultant configures Visual Planning to your routings, work centers, and production organization. Admin and user training is included in the deployment.
How is Visual Planning different from an ERP or MES?
Visual Planning does not replace your ERP or MES — it completes them. Your ERP manages business data. Your MES controls machine execution. Visual Planning is the scheduling and sequencing layer that gives your production manager the visibility to decide: what to produce, in what order, with which resources, and by when.
One Lost Hour on the Production Floor Never Comes Back. Stop Losing Them.
Production teams that run on Visual Planning cut delivery delays, increase throughput, and absorb disruptions without derailing the entire schedule.
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