Master Scheduling Software for Manufacturers

Master scheduling turns demand, capacity, work orders, routings, and due dates into an executable production plan. In manufacturing, it helps determine what should run, when it should run, and which resources are required. Planify strengthens that process by respecting finite capacity, setup times, shifts, dependencies, and disruptions so the published schedule reflects real shop floor conditions.

A master scheduler typically owns the higher-level production schedule, balancing demand, capacity, due dates, and priorities across the operation. A planner often focuses on material availability, job readiness, and day-to-day execution details. In smaller manufacturers, one person may do both. Planify supports both roles by connecting work orders, routings, capacity, and dispatch-ready sequencing.

Planify is built for manufacturing environments where Excel or basic ERP scheduling cannot handle real constraints. It is especially useful for machine shops, press shops, job shops, and manufacturers running multi-operation routings, setup-heavy equipment, multiple shifts, rush orders, and dependent work orders. The goal is to make finite scheduling practical without requiring a large APS implementation project.

Yes. Planify is designed to sit alongside your ERP as the scheduling layer, rather than replacing it. It can pull work orders, routings, and work-center data using CSV, API, or database read patterns, then dispatch sequenced operations back to the floor. Supported ERP examples include Epicor, SYSPRO, DELMIAWorks, Global Shop, JobBOSS, Infor, Odoo, NetSuite, and SAP Business One.

Planify models real capacity by considering work centers, operation times, setup, teardown, move time, shift calendars, overtime rules, holidays, and job dependencies. Unlike infinite-capacity ERP schedules, it does not assume every resource is available 24/7. That helps planners create schedules that reflect what can actually happen on the shop floor.

Planify includes rush order replanning and what-if scheduling through Pretend mode. Planners can model a machine breakdown, expedite, or priority change before committing it to the active schedule. The system shows downstream impact, including which jobs may slip and by how much, so teams can choose the least disruptive response.

Planify’s SaaS subscription starts at $165 per month, according to the service catalog, with per-planner or per-work-center licensing available. Several capabilities, including finite scheduling, what-if replanning, shift-aware scheduling, ERP connector setup, and small-batch onboarding, are included with the subscription. A scoping meeting helps confirm the right setup for your operation.

Planify uses a small-batch onboarding model. The team helps connect production data, including ERP work orders, routings, work centers, and shift calendars, then works with you to run the first finite schedule. The approach is designed to avoid long consulting engagements and help manufacturers begin scheduling with confidence inside weeks, not quarters.