Dualis expands Ganttplan with ERP connection to Microsoft Dynamics 365
Dualis addresses a key practical problem for medium-sized manufacturing companies: The new, certified integration solution for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central enables manufacturing companies to transfer ERP order data to production planning without media disruptions. The interface developed by partner Leannova is available via the Microsoft Marketplace.
In many SMEs, order data is structured in the ERP system, but can only be converted into realistic production planning with considerable manual effort. A lack of consistency between ERP, work preparation and production forces planners to make time-consuming reconciliations - often at the expense of adherence to delivery dates. Dualis addresses this practical problem with a new, certified integration solution for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. The interface developed by partner Leannova is available via the Microsoft Marketplace and adds another standardized connection option to Ganttplan's existing ERP integration portfolio.
Ganttplan is an Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS) system for digital detailed planning and optimization of production processes. It serves as an add-on for ERP or MES solutions to plan resources, capacities and materials in real time, improve delivery dates and minimize set-up times.
Manufacturing companies can now use ERP order data from Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central in detailed planning without separate interface or individual development. Order changes or deadline postponements in the ERP are thus immediately taken into account in Ganttplan and are available there for resource-based production planning.
«For manufacturing companies, it is crucial that ERP and production planning work together without system interruptions,» says Dr. Kirsten Hoffmann, Product Manager at Dualis IT Solution. «Realistic production and delivery dates can only be determined if order data is transferred to detailed planning without manual intermediate steps. The interface developed and certified by our partner Leannova expands our connection portfolio to include an ERP system that is widely used in the SME sector.»
Continuous detailed planning based on ERP order data
In practice, ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central are designed to reliably map commercial processes. However, these functions are often not sufficient for detailed, resource-based production planning. Production managers have to manually prepare and prioritize order data or transfer it to separate planning systems.
The integration solution connects Business Central with Ganttplan and provides ERP order data in a structured form in detailed planning. There, it can be further processed, taking into account capacities, resources and dependencies. This significantly reduces media disruptions between commercial planning and production.
Users also benefit from an update-capable solution anchored in the Microsoft ecosystem, which can be integrated into existing IT landscapes without additional complexity and makes it easier to get started with end-to-end detailed planning.
Focus on planning security for SMEs
With the new connection, Dualis is addressing a key practical problem for many medium-sized manufacturing companies: the transition from order entry in ERP to realistic, reliable production planning. The aim is to simplify planning processes, reduce coordination efforts and provide a reliable basis for delivery dates - without complex IT projects or hurdles between systems.
Founded in 1990, Dualis IT Solution - a subsidiary of iTAC Software and part of the Dürr Group - specializes in the development of software and services for simulation, process optimization and production planning. The product range includes the APS system Ganttplan, the 3D simulation platform Visual Components and the hall planning tool Areaplan. Dualis products are used in numerous large and medium-sized industrial companies.
More information: www.dualis-it.de
