Production planning software for complex manufacturing and capacity management
On the shopfloor, every minute and every data point matters. COSMO Task-based Scheduling gives you direct control over teams, machines, and workflows—right where operations happen. This production planning software uses a ticket system, KPI dashboards, and real-time insights to make disruptions, delays, and required actions instantly visible.
The solution connects Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central with the takt-based planning system 3LITER-PPS® / COSMO TP from our partner LF Consult. Production orders, resources, and material data flow between the ERP and planning system and are scheduled with full capacity validation. Capacity, material availability, and deadlines are checked in real time; bottlenecks light up immediately. Drag & drop to reschedule orders, run simulations, and stay in control. Dashboards deliver KPIs for both shopfloor and management. The result: reliable planning, on-time delivery, and fewer alignment loops.
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Spotlight: COSMO Task-Based Scheduling
Stay in control: Production planning software with a graphical planning board
COSMO Task-based Scheduling eliminates endless coordination rounds and Excel side systems. The software ensures that all planning results are written back cleanly and consistently into Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Capacity and material checks run automatically. Bottlenecks are highlighted visually, and delivery dates are confirmed with full capacity validation. Deep integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central keeps all data centralized and up to date. Dashboards, ticket management, and audit logs give you full control—from high-level planning to shopfloor execution. Your production becomes transparent, flexible, and audit-ready. All without integration headaches.
How COSMO Task-based Scheduling helps you tackle your biggest challenges
Your production dashboard: Control operations, track results, spot bottlenecks.
Managers and operators get all relevant metrics in one view—utilization, backlog, delivery performance, and more. Dashboards are fully configurable, and all data comes in real time from Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. This turns your shopfloor management into a central control hub for your entire production workflow.
Features
Graphical planning board with drag & drop
Plan or move operations, orders, and resources with ease. Every change is visible to your team instantly.
Real-time capacity and material validation (traffic-light logic)
See capacity and material availability at any moment—so you can plan ahead with confidence.
Automatic synchronization of dates and resources
Orders, work centers, and shifts stay linked and update automatically. Your team always works with consistent, up‑to‑date information.
Visualize bottlenecks and simulate alternatives
Spot overloads and material conflicts early and test different scenarios before making a decision.
Dashboards and KPI analytics from 3LITER-PPS® / COSMO TP
Keep all key metrics at your fingertips—with dashboards that support smarter decisions.
Ticket and shopfloor management in 3LITER-PPS® / COSMO TP
Get direct feedback from the shopfloor, handle disruptions systematically, and trigger rescheduling immediately.
Complete audit logs for all planning changes
Every adjustment is logged in detail. The audit‑ready history gives you the assurance you need for quality management.
Flexible shift and resource models
Plan down to the smallest detail—resource types, qualifications, and shift schedules included.
Integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Use all ERP production, resource, and material data for planning—always from a single, reliable source.
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Take a look—here's how the system works in practice
Dashboard with backlog, progress, and utilization for shopfloor and management.
ERP production planning: Fully integrated with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
COSMO Task-based Scheduling is fully integrated with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and connects the ERP seamlessly with the takt-based planning solution 3LITER-PPS® / COSMO TP from our partner LF Consult. Production orders, resources, material, and inventory data flow automatically between the ERP and the planning system, are scheduled with full capacity validation, and written back to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central with all relevant details.
COSMO Task-based Scheduling handles ERP-side logic, process control, and data synchronization, while 3LITER-PPS® / COSMO TP delivers real-time visualization, detailed scheduling, KPI dashboards, and shopfloor support. The result: an end-to-end data flow with no media breaks and no integration headaches.
COSMO CONSULT – your partner for digital production planning and shopfloor management
COSMO CONSULT guides you step by step through the implementation of your new production planning system. With experience from countless successful ERP projects, you get expert support throughout every project phase. Together, we ensure a smooth transition so you can move through the project with confidence.
It all begins with strategic consulting: We analyze your workflows and define the best way to embed COSMO Task-based Scheduling directly into Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Implementation follows in structured phases. Your team is introduced to the solution gradually, ensuring everything fits together seamlessly. Even after go-live, COSMO CONSULT stays by your side—through targeted trainings, ongoing support, and continuous solution development. Industry specialists bring practical manufacturing expertise to help you automate and scale your production planning quickly. The result is a solution that fits your business and feels like it has always been part of your organization.
The production planning solution 3LITER-PPS® / COSMO TP is developed by our technology partner LF Consult. The long-standing collaboration with COSMO CONSULT ensures seamless integration across ERP, detailed scheduling, and shopfloor management.
How our production planning software is used
60+
Active installations worldwide
Ø5
users per installation
10+
countries using the solution
Ø500+
production orders per installation
Ø20+
work center groups per installation
Recent Awards
6x Microsoft Solutions Partner
Awarded Microsoft’s highest quality seal in all categories.
Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle
Ranked among the top 1% of Microsoft partners worldwide every year since 2014.
Top-Arbeitgeber
Among the top 0.4% of all employers in Germany.
BARC-Studie 2026
Leading data and analytics partner: 11× Leader, multiple #1 rankings, and a 100% recommendation rate.
Trusted by manufacturing companies across industries
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