Drag-and-Drop Production Scheduling Comes to Business Central -- For Free
Graphical Scheduler seamlessly integrates with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, giving users a drag-and-drop visual interface for managing production—without added complexity or licensing costs.
Insight Works, a leading developer of apps for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, presents Graphical Scheduler, a free, easy-to-use scheduling tool explicitly built for Business Central’s manufacturing users. Designed to streamline the scheduling of production orders, Graphical Scheduler empowers planners, managers, and shop floor staff to adjust production timelines visually and interactively—right from within Business Central. Visualize each workstation, enabling managers and staff to manage production scheduling more effectively—all without the overhead of complex planning software. With Graphical Scheduler, users visualize workloads across work and machine centers, reschedule tasks with drag-and-drop simplicity, and access critical production data without navigating away from their scheduling view. The result is better visibility, faster adjustments, and fewer scheduling errors—without the overhead of complex planning software.
Bringing Clarity and Control to Production Scheduling
Production scheduling in Business Central can be challenging when relying solely on built-in tools. Graphical Scheduler changes that. With this intuitive interface, users will:
- Drag and drop operations across time and resources.
- Visualize production order routing lines in real time.
- Easily shift workloads between work and machine centers.
- Access operation details with a single click.
- Build multiple views tailored to departments, shifts, or roles.
Whether you’re scheduling five work centers or fifty, Graphical Scheduler simplifies the task and keeps your team aligned.
Key Features and Benefits of Graphical Scheduler
- Visual Drag-and-Drop Interface: Quickly move operations across work centers and time slots with an intuitive interface.
- Real-Time Scheduling Visibility: See all released production orders at a glance, with timeline and calendar views.
- Custom Views: Set up views by department, time scale, or shift, and apply filters for focused scheduling.
- Color Coding for Statuses: Highlight operations that are late, completed, or in progress with customizable colors.
- Operation Details at a Click: Click on any operation to access routing details, quantities, and status.
- No Additional Licensing Required: Graphical Scheduler is free for Business Central cloud environments.
- Quick Setup: Use the built-in setup wizard and schedule in minutes—no training or development is needed.
Fast Start, Immediate Impact
Installing Graphical Scheduler is as easy as downloading it from AppSource. Once installed, users launch a setup wizard, apply demo data (optional), and begin scheduling. The tool works out-of-the-box with released production orders and supports advanced configurations for those who need them. “Graphical Scheduler’s design is for Business Central users who want a straightforward way to manage their production timelines,” says Brian Neufeld, Director of Marketing at Insight Works. “We wanted to give planners and shop floor staff a no-cost tool that’s easy to use and powerful enough to make a real impact.”
Why Choose Graphical Scheduler?
Graphical Scheduler is ideal for small to mid-sized manufacturers and production teams looking to better manage day-to-day scheduling inside Business Central. With no external tools or integrations required, the app brings practical benefits:
- Faster schedule changes with real-time visibility.
- Reduced errors through visual scheduling and access controls.
- Centralized data—no more jumping between modules or spreadsheets.
- Customizable views tailored to different roles and departments.
- No licensing fees—maximize ROI from day one.
To learn more about Graphical Scheduler and how this app simplifies your production scheduling in Business Central, visit SchedulerForDynamics.com or contact your Microsoft Partner today.
About Insight Works
Insight Works is a leading Independent Software Vendor (ISV) dedicated to creating apps exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Insight Works specializes in the manufacturing and distribution industries and provides innovative solutions that streamline operations and enhance productivity for businesses worldwide. With a vast reseller network comprising over 600 global Microsoft Partners, Insight Works ensures its apps are accessible and supported wherever businesses operate. Headquartered in Canada, Insight Works also maintains a regional office in the Netherlands, strengthening its global reach and commitment to localized support. Learn more at https://dmsiworks.com.