How Visual Scheduling Works — Step by Step
- Open the Scheduler — Access FactorySync's visual scheduler directly from NetSuite. Choose your preferred view: Gantt chart, Kanban board, or calendar.
- View Production Load — See all scheduled work orders and operations across your selected time range. Color coding shows status — planned, released, in progress, complete, overdue, or at risk.
- Drag to Reschedule — Move work orders or operations by dragging them to new dates or work centers. FactorySync shows the impact of changes on dependent operations in real-time.
- Manage Priorities — Reorder the production queue within a work center. Move urgent orders to the top of the Kanban column or to an earlier slot on the Gantt chart.
- Release to Shop Floor — Release scheduled work orders directly from the visual scheduler. Operators see their work queue in the order you've defined.
Real-World Example: Job Shop Manufacturer
A precision machining job shop runs 12 CNC machines across two shifts. Without visual scheduling, the production manager maintains a whiteboard and spreadsheet to track 80+ active work orders. With FactorySync's Kanban view, each machine has a column showing its queue. The manager sees bottlenecks instantly — if Machine 7 is overloaded while Machine 3 has capacity, he drags orders between columns. All changes sync back to NetSuite immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does FactorySync scheduling work with NetSuite Advanced Manufacturing?
Yes. FactorySync reads work orders and routing operations from NetSuite Advanced Manufacturing. It adds the visual scheduling layer that NetSuite lacks while keeping all data in sync.
Can multiple planners use the scheduler simultaneously?
Yes. FactorySync supports concurrent access. Changes made by one planner are reflected for others in real-time, preventing scheduling conflicts.
Does it support finite capacity scheduling?
FactorySync provides capacity visibility so planners can see when work centers are over or under capacity. Combined with the capacity planning module, it gives planners the tools for informed finite capacity scheduling decisions.
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Visual Production Scheduling for NetSuite
FactorySync transforms NetSuite's work order management with interactive visual scheduling tools that production planners and shop floor managers actually want to use. See your entire production schedule at a glance with Gantt charts, Kanban boards, and calendar views — then make changes with simple drag-and-drop.
Why NetSuite Needs Better Scheduling
NetSuite's native work order system shows you a list of orders. But production planning requires understanding sequences, dependencies, resource constraints, and timing — all at once. Spreadsheets and whiteboards fill the gap for many manufacturers, but they're disconnected from your ERP. FactorySync bridges this gap by putting powerful visual scheduling directly into NetSuite.
Scheduling Views
Gantt Charts
See your production timeline with interactive Gantt charts. View by work order, work center, or resource. Drag to reschedule, stretch to extend, and see the impact of changes in real-time. Gantt views are available for work orders, work centers, and resource allocation.
Kanban Boards
Manage production flow with Kanban boards for work orders and operations. Move orders through stages — Planned, Released, In Progress, Complete — with visual cards showing key details at a glance.
Calendar Views
See scheduled production on a familiar calendar interface. Daily, weekly, and monthly views help you understand production load and identify gaps or conflicts in your schedule.
Industries That Benefit
Any manufacturer using NetSuite who needs better visibility into their production schedule — discrete manufacturing, process manufacturing, job shops, make-to-order, and mixed-mode manufacturers.
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