Tactic

Tactic

Waterloo Manufacturing Software
Visual Planning

Visual Planning

Stilog Inc.
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About

Works with and does not replace your MRP / ERP! TACTIC is highly customizable, advanced planning and manufacturing production scheduling software developed by Waterloo Manufacturing Software. Suitable for discrete and batch industry manufacturers, TACTIC reduces supply and inventory costs while improving customer service. Manufacturers use TACTIC to promise delivery, plan and schedule production, plan material and capacity, and deal with changes and problems. TACTIC s sophisticated scheduling algorithms and what-if features let management teams continuously balance what’s good for business with what’s good for customers. Waterloo Manufacturing Software’s technical consultants provide a number of pre-sale and post-sale services for TACTIC. These services help you both asses the technology and get ever-increasing value from its use in your operations.

About

Visual Planning is more than just overseeing projects, scheduling field teams, managing production timelines, or streamlining manufacturing operations—it’s a flexible, all-in-one platform built to support a wide range of business needs. From simple task coordination to complex, multi-layered workflows, VP adapts to how you work and brings structure, visibility, and efficiency to every part of your operation. VP gives you complete visibility into your projects, teams, equipment, machines, work orders, and operations—helping you coordinate every aspect of your business with confidence. Whether you're managing job sites, dispatching field crews, or overseeing production lines, our platform keeps everything and everyone connected. Collaborate across departments, adjust schedules on the fly, and keep work moving forward—on any device, from anywhere. Thousands of companies trust VP to simplify how they manage people, projects, equipment, and operations. Get your free custom demo today.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

For discrete batch or part manufacturers in different industries. Works with ERP Systems. The system is commonly used by manufacturers in single plants and/or networks of related facilities.

Audience

Visual Planning is built for operation managers, project leaders, schedulers, and field service coordinators who need a flexible way to manage people, projects, work orders, equipment, and production workflows. Whether you're in construction, manufacturing, field services, or production planning, Visual Planning adapts to your processes and gives you the tools to stay organized, efficient, and in control.

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

$15.00/month/user
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.8 / 5
ease 4.8 / 5
features 4.8 / 5
design 4.5 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

Waterloo Manufacturing Software
Founded: 1991
United States
www.waterloo-software.com

Company Information

Stilog Inc.
Founded: 1991
United States
visual-planning.us/lp/sourceforge/

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Categories

Categories

Gantt Chart Features

Alerts/Notifications
Capacity Monitoring
Color Coding
Dependency Tracking
Drag & Drop
Milestone Tracking
Progress Tracking
Task Management
Templates

Production Scheduling Features

"What If" Scenarios
Automated Scheduling
Bottleneck Optimization
Capacity Planning
Constraint Scheduling
Job Scheduling
Material Planning
Priority-Based Scheduling
Quality Control

Scheduling Features

Alerts/Notifications
Appointment Scheduling
Automated Scheduling
Calendar Management
Class Scheduling
Employee Scheduling
Facility Scheduling
Group Scheduling
Interview Scheduling
Meeting Room Booking
Multi-Location
Online Scheduling
Payment Processing
Real-time Scheduling
Reservations
Resource Scheduling
Room Booking Management

APS Features

Automated Scheduling
Capacity Planning
Change Management
Constraint Management
Demand Planning
KPIs
MRP
Order Management
Production Scheduling
Quality Management
What-if Analysis

Automatic Replenishment Systems Features

Counting by Exception
Customer Management
Financial Management
Inventory Management
Nice Shelf Stocks
On-order Information
Sales Anticipation
Store Order Leveling
Zero Turnover Checks

Decision Support Features

Application Development
Budgeting & Forecasting
Data Analysis
Decision Tree Analysis
Monte Carlo Simulation
Performance Metrics
Rules-Based Workflow
Sensitivity Analysis
Thematic Mapping
Version Control

ERP Features

Accounting Integration
Accounting Management
CRM
Dashboard
Distribution Management
Enterprise Asset Management
Financial Management
HR Management
Inventory Management
Order Management
Project Management
Purchase Order Management
Purchasing
Reporting/Analytics
Sales Management
Supply Chain Management
Warehouse Management

MRP Features

Bills of Material
Compliance Management
Document Management
Forecasting
Formula Management
Inventory Management
Order Management
Process Manufacturing
Product Configurator
Production Scheduling
Quality Control
Quality Management
Quote Management
Reporting/Analytics
Resource Management
Safety Management
Supplier Management
Supply Chain Management

Manufacturing Features

Accounting Integration
ERP
Maintenance Management
MES
MRP
Purchase Order Management
Quality Management
Quotes/Estimates
Reporting/Analytics
Safety Management
Shipping Management

Manufacturing Execution Features

Document Management
Forecasting
Quality Control
Quote Management
Resource Management
Supplier Management
Supply Chain Management
Traceability

Manufacturing Intelligence Features

Aggregation
Analysis
Contextualization
KPIs
Propagation
Visualization

Supply Chain Management Features

Demand Planning
Electronic Data Interchange
Import / Export Management
Inventory Management
Order Fulfillment
Order Management
Sales & Operations Planning
Shipping Management
Supplier Management
Transportation Management
Warehouse Management

Gantt Chart Features

Alerts/Notifications
Capacity Monitoring
Color Coding
Dependency Tracking
Drag & Drop
Milestone Tracking
Progress Tracking
Task Management
Templates

Production Scheduling Features

"What If" Scenarios
Automated Scheduling
Bottleneck Optimization
Capacity Planning
Constraint Scheduling
Job Scheduling
Material Planning
Priority-Based Scheduling
Quality Control

Scheduling Features

Alerts/Notifications
Appointment Scheduling
Automated Scheduling
Calendar Management
Class Scheduling
Employee Scheduling
Facility Scheduling
Group Scheduling
Interview Scheduling
Meeting Room Booking
Multi-Location
Online Scheduling
Payment Processing
Real-time Scheduling
Reservations
Resource Scheduling
Room Booking Management

CRM Features

Calendar/Reminder System
Call Logging
Document Storage
Email Marketing
Internal Chat Integration
Lead Scoring
Marketing Automation Integration
Mobile Access
Quotes / Proposals
Segmentation
Social Media Integration
Task Management
Territory Management

Construction Management Features

Accounting Integration
Budget Tracking/Job Costing
Change Orders
Commercial
Contract Management
Contractors
CRM
Equipment Tracking
Estimating
Incident Reporting
Mobile Access
Offline Access
Residential
RFI & Submittals
Subcontractor Management
Timesheets

Employee Scheduling Features

Appointment Management
Automated Scheduling
Calendar Management
Employee Database
Group Scheduling
Messaging
Mobile Access
Payroll Management
Reporting/Analytics
Resource Management
Schedule Distribution
Scheduling
Shift Scheduling
Shift Swapping
Time Clock
Time Tracking
Vacation / Leave Tracking

Field Service Management Features

Billing & Invoicing
Contact Database
Contract Management
Customer Database
Dispatch Management
Electronic Signature
Inventory Management
Mobile Access
Payment Collection in the Field
Quotes / Estimates
Routing
Scheduling
Service History Tracking
Time Clock
Work Order Management

HR Employee File Management Features

Access Controls
Centralized Employee Files
Dashboard
Email Notifications
Paper & Digital
Regulatory Compliance
Retention Settings
Search
Sharing Spaces
Signature

Kanban Features

Collaboration Tools
Dependency Tracking
KPI Monitoring
Milestone Tracking
Multi-Board
Prioritization
Project Planning
Roadmapping
Supports Scrum
Task Management
Time Tracking

Maintenance Management Features

Asset Tracking
Billing & Invoicing
Calibration Management
Dispatch Management
Inventory Control
Inventory Management
Key & Lock Management
Mobile Access
Planning Calendar
Predictive Maintenance
Preventive Maintenance
Purchasing
Scheduling
Service History Tracking
Technician Management
Work Order Management

Project Management Features

Agile Methodologies
Budget Management
Client Portal
Collaboration Tools
Cost-to-Completion Tracking
Customizable Templates
Gantt Charts
Idea Management
Kanban Board
Milestone Tracking
Portfolio Management
Resource Management
Time & Expense Tracking
Traditional Methodologies

Project Planning Features

Agile Methodologies
Budget Management
Collaboration Tools
Due Date Tracking
Gantt Charts
Kanban Board
Prioritization
Progress Tracking
Resource Management
Task Management
Template Management
Traditional Methodologies

Resource Management Features

Capacity Management
Data Visualization
Demand Forecasting
Drag & Drop
Employee Scheduling
Filtered Search
Resource Allocation
Skills Tracking
Utilization Management

Integrations

Microsoft Dynamics 365
SAP Business One
SYSPRO ERP
DELMIAworks
Epicor Advanced MES
GLOVIA G2
GROW with SAP
Google Calendar
IFS Manufacturing
Jobscope
Microsoft Dynamics SL
Microsoft Excel
QuickBooks Desktop Premier
REALTRAC
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
Salesforce

Integrations

Microsoft Dynamics 365
SAP Business One
SYSPRO ERP
DELMIAworks
Epicor Advanced MES
GLOVIA G2
GROW with SAP
Google Calendar
IFS Manufacturing
Jobscope
Microsoft Dynamics SL
Microsoft Excel
QuickBooks Desktop Premier
REALTRAC
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
Salesforce
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