Production Planning and Scheduling Solutions
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From a simple Excel based job shop scheduling application to Advanced Planning and Scheduling software (APS) that works either standalone or integrates with your ERP, we look forward to resolving your manufacturing scheduling challenges.
Two Editions, One Engine
Both editions share the same finite capacity engine and every scheduling capability. The difference is the material side: take APS to plan and schedule what you already know you need to build, or Complete to work out what to build and what to buy as well.
| Features |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Finite Capacity Scheduling | ||
| Forward & Backward Scheduling | ||
| Schedule Optimization | ||
| Multi-Shift Capacity, Holidays & Downtime | ||
| Routings, Setup & Cycle Times | ||
| Sequence-Dependent Setup | ||
| Work Center Groups & Alternates | ||
| Planner View (Jobs & Machines Together) | ||
| Drag & Drop Schedule Editing | ||
| One Live Plan Across Workstations | ||
| Tracking Actuals from the Floor | ||
| ERP Integration (Import/Export) | ||
| Multi-Level MRP & Dependent Demand | ||
| Inventory Ledger & Projected Balance | ||
| Master Production Schedule | ||
| Purchasing, Suppliers & Receiving | ||
| Material Pegging | ||
| Sales Orders & Firm Demand |
EDGEBIC APS is $25,000 and covers finite capacity scheduling and optimization.
EDGEBIC Complete is $35,000 and adds MRP, inventory, purchasing and material pegging on top of everything in APS.
EDGEBIC is the current generation of Resource Manager DB. If you run RMDB, EDGEBI or Resource Manager for Excel today, your routings and work centers come with you. See what changes when you upgrade.
Free vs Paid Production Scheduling Software: What's the Difference?
Not sure whether to upgrade from spreadsheets? Here's what changes when you move to dedicated scheduling software.
| Feature | Free / Spreadsheet | RMDB (Paid) |
|---|---|---|
| Finite capacity scheduling | Manual only | Automated |
| Real-time rescheduling | Rebuild from scratch | Drag-and-drop |
| Workcenter loading visibility | None | Visual Gantt + heat map |
| ERP integration | Copy-paste | Direct data link |
| Setup time optimization | Manual grouping | Automatic sequencing |
| Multi-user access | File conflicts | Concurrent users |
RMX Free Trial: Download RMX — our Excel-based scheduling tool — free. It handles basic production scheduling for shops with fewer than 20 active jobs. For larger operations, RMDB adds finite capacity, multi-workcenter scheduling, and ERP integration.
What Our Customers Say
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"Best choice for MRP and project management software"
"Manufacturing scheduling software with fantastic support"
"Easy ERP add-on for manufacturing resource planning"
Compare RMDB to other manufacturing software
Honest, side-by-side comparisons against the tools buyers most often evaluate alongside RMDB.
RMDB vs MRPeasy
Cloud MRP for very small shops vs. finite-capacity APS for real production floors.
Read the comparisonRMDB vs Katana
Ecommerce-led product brands vs. multi-step manufacturing with bottlenecks.
Read the comparisonRMDB vs PlanetTogether
Enterprise APS with long deployments vs. one-week implementation and one-time licensing.
Read the comparisonRMDB vs JobBOSS
Job-shop ERP with light scheduling vs. dedicated finite-capacity APS.
Read the comparisonRMDB vs Asprova
High-end Japanese APS vs. mid-market manufacturer-friendly scheduling.
Read the comparisonRMDB vs Siemens Opcenter
Enterprise MES/APS suite vs. focused finite-capacity scheduling.
Read the comparisonRMDB vs DELMIA Ortems
Dassault enterprise APS vs. SMB-friendly scheduling and ERP integration.
Read the comparisonRMDB vs Epicor APS
Epicor scheduling add-on vs. ERP-agnostic scheduling that works with any backend.
Read the comparisonRMDB vs Infor APS
Infor enterprise scheduling vs. focused finite-capacity APS for SMB manufacturers.
Read the comparisonRMDB vs Fishbowl
Inventory-first software with QuickBooks vs. dedicated production scheduling.
Read the comparisonRMDB vs Preactor
Enterprise APS inside Siemens Opcenter vs. focused mid-market scheduling.
Read the comparisonRMDB vs ProShop ERP
Paperless ERP for AS9100 shops vs. dedicated finite-capacity scheduler.
Read the comparisonRMDB vs NetSuite Manufacturing
Enterprise cloud ERP suite vs. focused finite-capacity scheduling layer.
Read the comparisonRMDB vs Odoo Manufacturing
Open-source modular ERP vs. dedicated finite-capacity scheduling.
Read the comparisonRMDB vs QuickBooks for Manufacturing
Accounting-first software vs. dedicated production scheduling — most shops keep both.
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