Smarter Production Scheduling with Low-Code and SAP Integration
When production schedules are hard to track, everything slows down.
On a busy plant floor, knowing what is scheduled, what is behind, and what needs attention should be simple. But for many manufacturers, it’s not. Scheduling data often lives inside disconnected systems, and teams have to dig through SAP transactions or spreadsheets to get the full picture. Operators wait for updates. Supervisors rely on emails. Even schedulers face a flood of requests with no clear, centralized view of the schedule.
One large manufacturing company faced a similar challenge. Their production scheduling relied on SAP, but going through multiple transactions was slowing everyone down. They needed a better way to see, manage, and adjust the schedule—something more visual, more intuitive, and easier to use.
Rapid App Werks built a solution that worked within their SAP environment and addressed the needs of operations and support staff across all roles.
The Challenge: Too Much Complexity, Not Enough Visibility
The company’s scheduling process required users to jump between several SAP transactions just to understand which orders were active, delayed, or needed attention. Updates were often missed or delayed because of communication gaps. Manual steps made it hard to adjust orders quickly. Teams didn’t always have the information they needed at the right time.
Schedulers spent too much time trying to piece together reports. Supervisors had limited insight into line-level status. Operators were often the last to know when something changed. This slowed down production and made it harder to stay on schedule.
The Solution: A Custom App Built with Mendix and SAP
To simplify scheduling across the plant, Rapid App Werks developed a custom low-code application using Mendix. This custom app connects directly to SAP and gives every role access to the data they need, without the complexity of multiple SAP transactions.
A Single View of Scheduling Data
The app consolidates scheduling details into one modern interface. Users can see production orders, scheduled times, delays, and line assignments on one screen. There’s no need to toggle between transactions anymore.
Drag-and-Drop Adjustments
Schedulers can now make changes quickly with a drag-and-drop interface as well. Orders can be rescheduled, moved between lines, or flagged for review with a few clicks. This feature simplifies daily updates and helps keep production on track.
Alerts and Notifications
The app sends automatic alerts when issues arise. Delayed orders, material shortages, or scheduling conflicts are now flagged so teams can take action early, before problems affect production.
Role-Based Access
Each user now sees information tailored to their job. Operators see what’s scheduled for their station, and supervisors track multiple lines. Schedulers also get a plant-wide view with real-time updates.
Built-In Metrics
With built-in metrics, managers can also access dashboards that highlight order performance, missed targets, and recurring issues. These insights help guide decision-making and long-term planning.
What Is Mendix? And Why Use It with SAP?
Mendix is a low-code development platform that helps businesses build applications faster, with fewer development resources. Unlike traditional software development, Mendix uses a visual interface to simplify design and testing. This allows teams to quickly build and refine custom tools, without writing every line of code.
For companies that use SAP , Mendix adds flexibility without disrupting existing systems. It connects directly to SAP to pull in live data, automate tasks, and create better user experiences. Manufacturers can also use Mendix to solve process gaps, digitize manual work, and respond more quickly to operational needs.
Certified Mendix and SAP Expertise
Rapid App Werks is a certified Mendix and SAP partner with experience in designing low-code applications for real-world manufacturing environments. Each solution is built around your operations, your users, and your goals. From streamlining scheduling to improving reporting or asset tracking, the team builds apps that simplify how the operations and support staff work day to day.
This particular solution was delivered in a matter of months and now serves multiple sites across the company’s network. Instead of long custom development cycles, the business received a working solution that integrates cleanly with SAP and scales as they grow.
What This Could Look Like for Your Company
If your scheduling process involves multiple SAP screens, manual inputs, or last-minute updates that don’t reach the right people, consider updating your scheduling system. Many manufacturers face these challenges, especially as production lines grow and change more often.
A custom low-code application can help you:
- Centralize your scheduling data
- Reduce the need for manual tracking
- Give every role the right level of access
- Respond faster when something changes
- Improve communication between schedulers, operators, and supervisors
Rapid App Werks works with your team to map out your current process, identify pain points, and design a custom solution that connects with SAP and supports how your plant runs.
Start Building a Smarter Scheduling Solution
When production schedules are easier to manage, every part of the operation runs more smoothly. Better visibility leads to faster decisions. Simpler tools mean less time spent chasing down information. Clear alerts help your team act before problems escalate.
Rapid App Werks helps companies across many industries build modern, practical applications that solve real challenges on the plant floor. As a certified Mendix and SAP partner, the team combines industry knowledge with technical expertise to deliver results quickly without disrupting what already works.
Ready to simplify scheduling at your plant? Contact Rapid App Werks today to start building a custom low-code solution tailored to your operations.
