You planned it right, but can you actually make it happen?
Most manufacturers feel pretty good once the production plan is in place. You know what to make, by when, and what materials and resources you need. But when production kicks off, the real issues begin. Machines are double booked. Priorities shift. The plan says go, but the floor says no.
That is because planning and scheduling are two different things.
Production planning is just the start: Scheduling drives real results
Planning looks ahead. It maps out what needs to be done over the next few weeks or months. It forecasts demand, aligns materials, and allocates capacity. But it does not deal with the day-to-day reality of your shop floor.
Scheduling, on the other hand, turns those plans into a workable sequence. It considers real constraints like machine availability, setup times, operator workloads, and last-minute changes. This is where execution gets tested. Machine availability, setup times, operator workloads, rush orders, this is where it gets real.
This is where Schedule (VAPS) comes in
Schedule (VAPS) as part of the Boyum Netronic Manufacturing Suite, is the only fully integrated visual production scheduler for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central with true finite capacity logic. In plain terms, it means Schedule (VAPS) does not just show your production orders. It helps you sequence them in a way that works under real conditions.
VAPS – short for “Visual Advanced Production Scheduler” – is your key to smarter, more efficient production scheduling. You can:
- See every production order across all resources, visually
- Spot conflicts and overloads before they cause problems
- Simulate different scenarios and make smarter decisions
- Reschedule with a single click when priorities change
- Combine automatic with drag & drop scheduling
It is like giving your ERP a reality check and your production team a clear, visual plan they can actually follow.
When planning says “Yes”, Schedule (VAPS) Says, Let’s make it happen
The power of production scheduling
Planning tells you what should happen. Scheduling with Schedule (VAPS) tells you how to make it happen, efficiently, realistically, and without constant firefighting.
So, if you are using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and still juggling spreadsheets or manual workarounds, it might be time to bring Schedule (VAPS) into the picture.
Join this introductory webinar to discover the key differences between planning and scheduling, and see the Visual Advanced Production Scheduler (VAPS) in action with a hands-on demo.
Ready to see Schedule (VAPS) in action for your business?
Book a personalized demo with one of our experts and discover how the Visual Advanced Production Scheduler can streamline your scheduling process and boost efficiency in your production.
