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Cloud-based machine and operator scheduling that eliminates spreadsheet chaos and prevents double-booking in real time.
Overview
A standalone, cloud-based Gantt scheduling app for small-to-mid-size manufacturing job shops and CNC machining centers. Drag-and-drop scheduling of machines, jobs, and operators with real-time capacity enforcement and conflict detection — for shops with 5–50 machines running 10–150 concurrent jobs. Replaces Excel and prevents the scheduling failures that cascade into missed due dates, overtime, and downtime.
The problem
Production managers schedule on whiteboards or Excel with no finite-capacity logic, no conflict detection, and no visibility into machine and operator availability. One rush order or breakdown triggers cascading missed deadlines and reactive firefighting.
Key features
- Drag-and-drop Gantt board (machines as rows, jobs as blocks) with real-time conflict prevention
- Operator roster with skills/certifications, shift patterns, and double-booking detection
- CSV/Excel job import for fast onboarding
- Due-date indicators (green/amber/red) for instant shop-floor awareness
- Machine & operator utilization reports + OEE dashboard (Business tier)
- Multi-role platform with row-level data isolation
- Daily schedule snapshot for shop-floor posting
Benefits & outcomes
- Catch double-bookings and capacity conflicts before they hit the floor
- Reduce unplanned downtime by closing visibility gaps
- Reschedule by dragging a job, not rebuilding a spreadsheet
- See machine and operator availability in one view