
Production Scheduling Software
Manufacturing Production Scheduling Software
Proficy
Optimize Production with Better Planning
Proficy Scheduler / ROB-EX enables companies to create and maintain dynamic and efficient production orders in real time based on resources and asset capacity. This modular production scheduling system can be used as a complete standalone planning solution or integrated easily with ERP and MES systems.
Proficy Scheduler / ROB-EX tracks actual measured production, consumption, waste, and yields and updates ERP and MES systems automatically. It also provides reports and analysis tools.
Simplify Scheduling with an Interactive Graphical View
By providing an interactive graphical view of the production plan across the plant, Proficy Scheduler / ROB-EX enables planners to easily schedule and execute production orders then monitor the progress to ensure more efficient production operations.
Shorten Lead Times
Proficy Scheduler / ROB-EX minimizes the effects that result from accommodating variations and enables rescheduling based on capacity changes. Proficy Scheduler / ROB-EX provides automated rules and easy-to-configure routes and resources to offer an integrated view of plant resources.
Facilitate Product Routings
By offering both forward and backward planning, Proficy Scheduler / ROB-EX facilitates the configuration of product routings and resources (staff, materials, equipment) for short-, mid-, and long-term planning.
Prevent Bottlenecks and Material Shortages
Avoid delays by having Proficy Scheduler / ROB-EX adjust resources in advance. For fully integrated solutions, Proficy Scheduler / ROB-EX can also alert the ERP system to make the necessary changes in resources and materials.
"We have increased our capacity by approximately 20% by using the [GE Vernova] software, especially the planning tool. We have less gaps between the process orders, which means decreased lead times for the customer."
Kajsa Lake
Supply Chain Manager, AkzoNobel Pulp and Performance Chemicals


Accelerate time-to-value with a SaaS deployment of Proficy Scheduler
- Reduce manufacturing software costs by up to 30%* while improving performance
- Highly available and scalable
- Always current with 0 downtime
- Increased security (ISO 27001 Certified for Cloud Services and more)
- Cloud-based analytics
*Compared to on-premises MES solutions
Outcomes


Optimize Capacity
Valid schedules checked against finite capacity and material availability

Increase Customer Satisfaction
Improve capable-to-promise by giving reliable delivery dates

Better Accommodate Variation
Reschedule based on capacity changes, leveraging automated rules
Speed Decision Making
What-if simulation of scenarios improves and accelerates decisions

Increase Collaboration
Combine local scheduling and central multi-site planning, allowing users to work simultaneously from the same plan
Customer Story
AkzoNobel transforms its operations, increasing capacity by 20%, while decreasing lead times.

Customer Stories

JP Air Tech generates 30% growth
Proficy Scheduler
JP Air Tech ApS produces air filters for the automotive and cabin industries, and for the pharmaceutical and food industries. The company has more than 30 years of experience in filtration, and has an export portfolio spanning more than 50 countries.
In 2021, JP Air Tech decided to switch to digital production scheduling, and they chose Proficy Scheduler as their new production scheduling system. They lacked an overview of production and needed to minimise the massive amount of time spent on updating manual scheduling systems. These challenges are something that Proficy Scheduler is particularly well-equipped to solve. It was an easy decision for the Danish production company to go with Proficy Scheduler.

GOSH COPENHAGEN implements Proficy Scheduler for production scheduling to improve productivity and efficiency
GOSH COPENHAGEN is a Danish family-owned beauty brand with own production in Denmark. Through 75 years the company has kept product development, manufacturing and distribution in-house in order to maintain full control over all aspects of its well-known products.

Ambercon implements Proficy Scheduler for increased production visibility
Ambercon A/S produces concrete and facade elements for industry and construction. Ambercon was founded in 1983, and is headquartered in Støvring, Denmark. The company currently has 150+ employees.

Eldan Recycling implements Proficy Scheduler for digital production scheduling
Eldan Recycling produces customized machinery for recycling of e.g. cables, tyres, electronics and automotive batteries. Products are delivered to customers across the world. The company headquarters are located in Faaborg, Denmark, and the company has 100+ employees.
In the autumn of 2022, Eldan Recycling decided to implement digital production scheduling, and their choice of solution was Proficy Scheduler. In production, things had become a rush towards putting out proverbial ”fires”. The main reason was that the applied production plan did not, in fact, reflect reality. There was no overview of the 1100-1200 production orders, and no overview of the consequences of adding rush orders, or moving orders about in the plan.
Eldan Recycling needed a scheduling system that matched both their daily operations and the actual situation on a given day. They also wanted a system that could eliminate the need for manual scheduling, so that all the paperwork relating to production could be dispensed with.

JP Air Tech generates 30% growth
Proficy Scheduler
JP Air Tech ApS produces air filters for the automotive and cabin industries, and for the pharmaceutical and food industries. The company has more than 30 years of experience in filtration, and has an export portfolio spanning more than 50 countries.
In 2021, JP Air Tech decided to switch to digital production scheduling, and they chose Proficy Scheduler as their new production scheduling system. They lacked an overview of production and needed to minimise the massive amount of time spent on updating manual scheduling systems. These challenges are something that Proficy Scheduler is particularly well-equipped to solve. It was an easy decision for the Danish production company to go with Proficy Scheduler.

GOSH COPENHAGEN implements Proficy Scheduler for production scheduling to improve productivity and efficiency
GOSH COPENHAGEN is a Danish family-owned beauty brand with own production in Denmark. Through 75 years the company has kept product development, manufacturing and distribution in-house in order to maintain full control over all aspects of its well-known products.

Ambercon implements Proficy Scheduler for increased production visibility
Ambercon A/S produces concrete and facade elements for industry and construction. Ambercon was founded in 1983, and is headquartered in Støvring, Denmark. The company currently has 150+ employees.

Eldan Recycling implements Proficy Scheduler for digital production scheduling
Eldan Recycling produces customized machinery for recycling of e.g. cables, tyres, electronics and automotive batteries. Products are delivered to customers across the world. The company headquarters are located in Faaborg, Denmark, and the company has 100+ employees.
In the autumn of 2022, Eldan Recycling decided to implement digital production scheduling, and their choice of solution was Proficy Scheduler. In production, things had become a rush towards putting out proverbial ”fires”. The main reason was that the applied production plan did not, in fact, reflect reality. There was no overview of the 1100-1200 production orders, and no overview of the consequences of adding rush orders, or moving orders about in the plan.
Eldan Recycling needed a scheduling system that matched both their daily operations and the actual situation on a given day. They also wanted a system that could eliminate the need for manual scheduling, so that all the paperwork relating to production could be dispensed with.

JP Air Tech generates 30% growth
Proficy Scheduler
JP Air Tech ApS produces air filters for the automotive and cabin industries, and for the pharmaceutical and food industries. The company has more than 30 years of experience in filtration, and has an export portfolio spanning more than 50 countries.
In 2021, JP Air Tech decided to switch to digital production scheduling, and they chose Proficy Scheduler as their new production scheduling system. They lacked an overview of production and needed to minimise the massive amount of time spent on updating manual scheduling systems. These challenges are something that Proficy Scheduler is particularly well-equipped to solve. It was an easy decision for the Danish production company to go with Proficy Scheduler.

Collaborate Across Teams
For information where and when you need it, Proficy Scheduler allows access through several clients. In addition to the Planner, Proficy Scheduler includes viewer read-only access. Viewers have the same access as the Planner but without the ability to edit the plan. Viewers can:
• View the latest plan
• Search the order list
• Zoom into operations
• View and color code activities
• Leverage Gantt chart viewer, workload graphs, color coding, order lists, and standard reports
Additionally, a Web browser application for iPads, tablets and smartphones allows the remote operator access to online job lists to monitor production progress, view the status of activities, and report on the status of each job, which updates the planner real time. This allows the planner to make on-the-spot adjustments and updates to the plan.

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FAQs
Proficy Scheduler is a digital production scheduling tool designed to improve efficiency by streamlining this process. It reduces planning time, lowers costs, and enhances visibility across the entire production workflow—making it easier to meet delivery targets and optimize resource use. With its interactive Gantt chart, advanced constraint handling, and seamless ERP integration, Proficy Scheduler empowers planners to adapt schedules quickly, simulate changes, and coordinate production more effectively across teams and systems.
1. Forward scheduling, which plans tasks as early as possible based on available resources.
2. Backward scheduling, which starts from a set delivery date and works backward to determine start times.
3. Finite scheduling, which takes resource limitations into account to prevent overloads or idle time.
Forward scheduling is useful when the goal is to maximize machine utilization and identify available capacity. Backward scheduling is typically used to meet strict customer delivery deadlines without starting earlier than necessary. Finite scheduling is ideal in environments with constrained resources where overloading could lead to costly delays or inefficiencies.
Proficy Scheduler supports all three approaches. It automatically considers equipment, tooling, and resource availability, enabling planners to resolve bottlenecks and gaps efficiently. Its advanced capabilities allow dynamic rescheduling, load balancing, and prioritization to improve on-time delivery and reduce surprises.
1. Data import – Bringing in production orders, BOMs, routings, and resource availability from connected systems.
2. Schedule planning – Generating an initial schedule that accounts for constraints and delivery targets.
3. Simulation and validation – Testing and refining the schedule to avoid costly mistakes before execution.
4. Execution and monitoring – Publishing the schedule for use on the shop floor and adjusting as conditions evolve.
Proficy Scheduler supports each stage with integrated data imports, a visual Gantt chart for planning and simulation, and the ability to update the schedule as needed during execution. Planners can test multiple scenarios, make drag-and-drop adjustments, and publish schedules to operators or integrated MES systems—all from one interface. This helps reduce errors, avoid costly missteps, and respond quickly to changing conditions on the shop floor.
Proficy Scheduler supports these strategies with a powerful Gantt-based interface, streamlined ERP integration, and rapid what-if scenario testing. It enables planners to evaluate multiple alternatives, make drag-and-drop adjustments, and synchronize updates across teams. With support for individual machine updates, full-line changes, or factory-wide adjustments in just a few clicks, Proficy Scheduler significantly reduces planning time and improves communication between departments. The result is a more agile, accurate, and collaborative planning process that drives operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Production scheduling is the short-term, tactical process of turning that plan into action. It defines the exact sequence of operations, assigns tasks to specific machines or teams, and adjusts timelines based on resource constraints and operational realities. Scheduling ensures that production runs smoothly and that deadlines are met, even when unexpected changes occur.
Proficy Scheduler connects these two functions by importing production plans from ERP systems and translating them into detailed, visual schedules. It enables planners to manage constraints, simulate changes, and adjust on the fly—ensuring a seamless handoff from planning to execution and improving on-time delivery, resource utilization, and coordination across the plant.
Proficy Scheduler enhances efficiency through its interactive Gantt chart, which provides a visual overview of machines, timelines, and tasks. It allows planners to adjust schedules quickly, reduce downtime, and prioritize jobs based on urgency or impact. With improved visibility and flexible scheduling, teams make faster, more informed decisions that lead to better on-time performance and customer satisfaction.
Proficy Scheduler allows planners to spot resource conflicts and reschedule tasks by simply dragging and dropping on the Gantt chart. They can simulate different options in a test environment to evaluate the impact before committing changes to production. By making scheduling data-driven and collaborative, Proficy Scheduler helps manufacturers reduce delays, spread work evenly, and maximize equipment and labor utilization.
Proficy Scheduler is widely used across sectors such as Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Food & Beverage, Automotive, Water & Wastewater, Specialty Chemicals, and more. These industries rely on flexible, responsive scheduling to handle variability in orders, equipment constraints, and regulatory requirements. Proficy Scheduler’s ability to manage complexity, support high-mix, low-volume production, and scale across sites makes it a powerful tool for driving efficiency and agility in demanding manufacturing environments.
Proficy Scheduler connects with MES and ERP systems to synchronize schedules with the most current operational data. This shared visibility helps planners adjust quickly, operators stay aligned with changing priorities, and supervisors maintain control over production flow. By working from a single, continuously updated schedule, teams improve coordination, reduce miscommunication, and respond more effectively to changing conditions.
Proficy Scheduler integrates with ERP and MES platforms to create a unified production environment. It automatically imports production orders, material requirements, and resource availability—ensuring schedules reflect the most current business and operational data. This enables better material alignment, faster response to changes, and improved collaboration across departments working from the same schedule.
Proficy Scheduler uses built-in intelligence to help planners adapt more quickly to change, reduce manual adjustments, and prioritize decisions that keep production aligned with customer delivery dates. By automating routine tasks and surfacing better alternatives, Proficy Scheduler frees up time for higher-value strategic planning and continuous improvement.
Proficy Scheduler supports centralized scheduling across multiple plants or regions. A regional or global planner can oversee high-level scheduling while local users manage site-specific adjustments. This model improves coordination, optimizes shared resources, and helps global manufacturers maintain efficiency and responsiveness at scale.
Proficy Scheduler enables lean practices by visually organizing tasks, identifying inefficiencies, and ensuring alignment with material availability and resource capacity. It supports better changeover planning, downtime reduction, and KPI tracking (such as OEE and utilization), empowering teams to continuously improve operations and reduce waste throughout the production process.
Customer Stories
Discover how Tarmac constructs a cutting-edge manufacturing facility with GE Vernova’s Proficy software. Explore the benefits of modern production technology. Learn why DuPont chose GE Vernova's Proficy MES software for its complex discrete manufacturing processes, and the result of doing so. Learn how Chery Jaguar Land Rover (CJLR) reduced downtime to zero and cut costs with Proficy Manufacturing Software from GE Vernova.
Tarmac Builds Modern Manufacturing Production Facility with GE Vernova
DuPont Uses GE Vernova’s Proficy MES for complex & discrete manufacturing processes
Chery Jaguar Land Rover (CJLR) Reduces Downtime to Zero with Proficy Manufacturing Software