An advanced planning and scheduling software used in manufacturing with tools such as job sequencing and process optimization.

Product Overview

PlanetTogether is an advanced planning and scheduling software. It serves complex manufacturing environments, offering tools like a graphical GANTT chart for full visibility of job statuses. It also provides job sequencing to avoid cross-contamination in food manufacturing. PlanetTogether helps improve delivery performance, reduces inventory, and optimizes processes, making it a solid tool for manufacturing management​.

Pros

  • Responsive customer support
  • Intuitive scheduling features
  • Highly customizable for small and large businesses

Cons

  • Dashboards could be more streamlined and intuitive
  • Pricing requires consultation

Target Market

Mid-sized to large manufacturers operating in high-mix, low-volume environments in aerospace, defense, electronics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food and beverage.

PlanetTogether is advanced manufacturing planning and scheduling software. Notable features include capacity planning, production scheduling, and material requirements planning (MRP). The platform is designed to integrate with an organization’s existing ERP software. It aims to improve supply chain planning through faster delivery, higher efficiency, and accelerated cash flow.

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Key Features

  • Real-time visualizations
  • Alerts and KPIs
  • Bottleneck and materials management
  • “What-if” scenarios and analytics
  • Inventory level optimization
  • Drag-and-drop scheduling capabilities for production timelines
  • Production analytics including capacity planning and workforce allocation
  • Resource allocation

Add-ons

  • Gantt Viewers: Enable customer service, sales, and management to always see the schedule. Gantt Viewers also provide the option to modify statuses so employees can update the schedule as they complete their work.
  • Shop Viewers: Provides shop floor personnel with a live view of the schedule. Users can see up-to-the-minute dispatch lists by resource and also report that they’ve started setting up or running a job or have completed production. Users can track hours and quantities completed and update the schedule in real time.

Integrations

PlanetTogether integrates with popular manufacturing ERP systems:

  • Aptean Ross ERP
  • SAP Business One
  • Infor
  • Shiftboard
  • Microsoft Dynamics GP
  • Oracle E-Business Suite
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Product Overview

Developer Overview

  • Name Planet Together
  • Year Founded 2003
  • Headquarters Encinitas, California, USA
  • Type Private
  • Est. Size 10-50 employees
  • Est. Revenue $1M-$10M

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User Reviews of PlanetTogether

Bruce Hays
Overall
★★★★★
★★★★★

PlanetTogether Review

April 14th, 2022 • Roles: Purchaser & End User

Easy integration! Great product.

Pros

Support!

Cons

Nothing so far

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