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Published 28 Jul 2023
Free version: Available for teams of up to 10
Pricing: Premium plan $24/month (with a free 30-day trial period)
Platforms supported: Available on mobile app (iOS and Android) or a web-based software
Why use SafetyCulture?
Designed primarily as a mobile-first inspection platform, SafetyCulture is the perfect production scheduling software for manufacturing as it allows companies to build workflows when drafting the master production schedule. With its numerous integrated tools that digitize inventory and asset data and automate operational processes, manufacturers can effectively manage production timelines and ensure the timely delivery of products to their clients. If you want to guarantee customer satisfaction and strengthen your company’s reputation, this platform should be on top of your list of must-haves.
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Why use ProShop ERP?
This comprehensive platform integrates various solutions, including manufacturing execution systems (MES), quality management systems (QMS), and CMMC compliance, that can benefit manufacturing companies to optimize their operations for increased profitability and guaranteed customer satisfaction. This software, especially the enterprise resource planning (ERP) module, is one of the best tools for creating production schedules.
Free version: None
Pricing: Starts at $650 per month for up to 8 users, billed annually
Platforms supported: Web
Why use JobBOSS²?
Created by ECI, JobBOSS² is a full-featured ERP solution that helps make-to-order manufacturing companies manage the various processes of their operations. Aside from the numerous digital tools that automate workflows, white papers and case studies are also available so businesses can figure out ways to run their shop floors better.
Pricing: Customized quote available upon request (with a 7-day free trial)
Platforms supported: Web and On-premise
Why use SchedulePro?
Despite its straightforward dashboard and simple design interface, Intelligen's SchedulePro is one of the best production scheduling software because of its task-specific tools that help companies create a master schedule for manufacturing that can be used to coordinate tasks, equipment, and available supplies for overall productivity.
Pricing: Starts at $4,495 per leased copy per year (with a free trial)
Why use Fishbowl?
This ERP solution helps companies optimize their warehouse and inventory management, one of the first elements reviewed when planning manufacturing schedules. Fishbowl is one of the most flexible digital platforms today, perfect for small companies that plan to expand in the future.
Pricing: Customized quote available upon request
Platforms supported: Web, iOS, Android
Why use Plex?
This is a full-featured manufacturing platform that includes MES, ERP, QMS, and SCP (supply chain planning), just to name a few. With its automated scheduling tool, companies reduce process and human-caused errors, lessen operational downtimes, and increase overall productivity for better revenues.
Pricing: Customizable quote
Why use Genius ERP?
A favorite in the manufacturing industry, Genius ERP is specifically designed for companies that offer custom orders and engineer-to-order manufacturing. Businesses choose this digital solution as it assists in administrative and operational tasks, like inventory management, project planning, workforce organization, actual production process, and customer relations.
Pricing: Available upon request
Production scheduling software is a digital solution that assists manufacturing companies plan, organize, and schedule the various activities in their operations. This consists of tools that digitize and automate resource allocation, inventory monitoring, and task coordination resulting in reduced errors, lesser downtimes, and increased productivity. Some platforms also allow integration with CRM (customer relations management) that facilitates accurate cost estimates, specific delivery times, and better order fulfillment, leading to customer satisfaction.
Effectively managing shop floor production is all about efficient planning and organization. Aside from preparing a clear and detailed blueprint for everyone to follow, shifting to digitization and automation helps reduce the common mistakes manufacturers make and ensures smooth-sailing operations that benefit both the company and its customers. Here are some specifics:
Production scheduling software could be a stand-alone application or part of more comprehensive platforms like MES (Manufacturing Execution System) or ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning). If you want to get the most of these solutions, make sure it has the following essentials:
The digital platforms detailed above benefit your company through optimized operations, improved order fulfillment, reduced lead times, and provision of accurate delivery estimates. Review the summary below before selecting the one most suited to your needs:
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Eunice Arcilla Caburao
Eunice is a content contributor for SafetyCulture. A registered nurse, theater stage manager, Ultimate Frisbee athlete, and mother, Eunice has written a multitude of topics for over a decade now.
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