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Description
Schedule Forge is designed for production scheduling specifically tailored to small manufacturers. It enables the creation of work orders that incorporate multi-step routings and allows these orders to be scheduled against actual line capacity; users can easily drag and drop to make adjustments, causing all downstream tasks to automatically realign. Each job's deadline is tracked throughout its workflow, with late tasks highlighted, and connections between orders indicate how one job may impact another's timeline. Users can explore AI-driven what-if scenarios to evaluate the impact of a rush order or a production halt before finalizing decisions. On the production floor, operators can clock in and out using a PIN kiosk; progress is tracked through good and scrap counts, while routing steps include photos, links, and revision histories for better clarity. A customizable dashboard, along with a daily email summary, helps prioritize what requires immediate attention. Additionally, users can print purchase orders, monitor deadlines, invite team members with defined roles, log in using their Google accounts, and modify names for tasks, projects, lines, and work orders to align with their shop's terminology. The platform also supports REST API, webhooks, and integration with Airtable to enhance its functionality. With these features, Schedule Forge streamlines the scheduling process and improves overall operational efficiency for manufacturers.
Description
WIP-IT serves as a comprehensive Job Tracking system tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), utilizing barcode technology along with shop floor data collection terminals to facilitate the scanning of products as they navigate through the various stages of manufacturing. This innovative system provides critical, real-time insights, including the exact locations of items within the workshop and the specific tasks they have undergone. WIP tracking, or Work-In-Progress tracking, involves meticulously monitoring a Job or Works Order as it progresses through the manufacturing stages. Each individual item is uniquely tracked during fabrication, manufacturing, or processing, ensuring detailed oversight at every phase of the production process. Typically, multiple steps are involved in manufacturing, and at each juncture, either the item itself or its accompanying Works Order sheet is scanned to document necessary actions. This meticulous approach results in a precise record of the item's progress from assembly to its final product state. Additionally, this comprehensive tracking creates a clear line of accountability that can be invaluable when addressing any defects or production challenges that may arise. Ultimately, WIP-IT enhances operational efficiency and quality control within manufacturing environments.
API Access
Has API
Yes
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Airtable
No
Pricing Details
$19/month
Beyond our Free Tier, which will work for most small businesses, we offer $19, $49, and $99 a month plans for much larger businesses.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
No
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Schedule Forge Consulting
Founded
2026
Country
United States
Website
scheduleforgeconsulting.com/schedule-forge-app-features
Vendor Details
Company Name
TSC Business Solutions
Founded
2008
Country
United Kingdom
Website
www.tscbs.co.uk/index.php/products/wip-it-work-in-progress-tracking
Product Features
Production Scheduling
"What If" Scenarios
Yes
Automated Scheduling
Yes
Bottleneck Optimization
Yes
Capacity Planning
Yes
Constraint Scheduling
Yes
Job Scheduling
Yes
Material Planning
Yes
Priority-Based Scheduling
Yes
Quality Control
Yes
Product Features
Workflow Management
Access Controls/Permissions
No
Approval Process Control
No
Business Process Automation
Yes
Calendar Management
No
Compliance Tracking
Yes
Configurable Workflow
No
Customizable Dashboard
Yes
Document Management
No
Forms Management
No
Graphical Workflow Editor
No
Mobile Access
Yes
No-Code
No
Task Management
No
Third Party Integrations
No
Workflow Configuration
Yes