Without robust production scheduling software, manufacturing businesses face cascading challenges:
Successful Solutions
"I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for the MIE Trak ERP system that we have been using. It has truly transformed the way we manage our operations and has proven to be an invaluable asset to our organization. From its user-friendly interface to its comprehensive range of features, MIE Trak has exceeded our expectations on every level. The ease with which we can track and manage inventory, monitor production schedules, and analyze financial data has greatly enhanced our decision-making processes. The real-time insights provided by the system have empowered us to make more informed choices, ultimately contributing to our overall efficiency and productivity. In a rapidly evolving business landscape, having a robust and adaptable ERP system like MIE Trak has given us a competitive edge. We look forward to continuing our partnership with MIE Trak and exploring all the ways it can help us achieve our business goals. Thank you for introducing us to such a remarkable tool. Here's to many more successful collaborations!"
Bryan H. Qualified Metal Fabricators
"'Best Decision We Made in Software!' The overall experience with MIE Trak Pro is excellent. The software is very powerful and fast. The implementation went smooth with their people helping us the entire way. We use all of the system from quoting to accounting. The customer service and support has been outstanding. We like the flexibility MIE Trak offers in reports and quick views. The capabilities were far better than the competition and you didn't need to buy additional modules to get everything we needed. Keep in mind this was 2018... Our old software was limited in is functionality and we were constantly trying to find ways to work within the system. The reports were clunky and didn't have the information we needed, so we were nickel-and-dimed to death with charges to customize reports. The customer service wasn't great either. We needed something better. Thank goodness we made the leap [to MIE Trak Pro]. None of our people looked back."
Garrett H. Open Loop Energy
“[EVS Metal] was founded in 1994, and we began using MIE’s products in 1995, just a year after. In fact, we were using MIE products before the company was called MIE! Joe and David (our respective founders) have known each other a long time and in a way have grown up in the manufacturing industry together.”
Shannon E. EVS Metal
"As a job shop who serves various industries, we are constantly needing to send lead-time updates to our customers. MIE Trak allows us the ability to give real-time tracking info to our customers about the status of their order. We can see how many parts have been completed, or what manufacturing stage they are currently at, and provide that information quickly over the phone or email without leaving the office. We are able to exercise full control over the shop via the system and communicate all aspects of the manufacturing processes to customers and suppliers. One of our favorite functions is the ability to create custom reports for any module. We can easily prepare data and arrange it in any manner we choose, then print or save it as a PDF with our company logo to share with customers and suppliers. The system is great for generating custom OOR's, RMA's, Certs, etc. Working with the team at MIE Solutions has been a great experience and they are always responsive to our feedback. Often the issues we find are quickly fixed via updates and they are continuously improving the software all the time. Any issues that we have experienced have been quickly resolved by the MIE Solutions team."
James W. Superior Steel Fabrication
"MIE Trak has continually met and exceeded our expectations. Their team really takes the time to learn your business. If they don't have a standard feature that will accomplish the tasks they have been quick to develop a solution. The flexibility and customization of the system was a major improvement from our last system. MIE Trak's customer service is top notch!"
Kyle W. MariCorp US
Save time and increase the accuracy of estimating with MIE Trak Pro’s quoting functionality which allows you to personalize formulas, track win/loss, and create quotes based on true costing data.
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Take your quote and create a Sales Order in just a few clicks. Sales Orders can be created from an RFQ, Quote, PDF, EDI, and more—depending on your team’s workflow.
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Gain insights into your production environment with MIE Trak Pro’s Work Order module. See all the information you want related to production in real-time.
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Schedule production quickly and accurately with forward finite, backward infinite, and calendar-based drag-and-drop scheduling. Take the guesswork out of scheduling employees and machines to jobs.
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Make purchasing easy and efficient with MIE Trak Pro’s Purchasing module. Order material based on MRP forecasting, min/max reorder points, production demand, and more.
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Track your inventory and the information that matters to you, including lot number serialization, locations, remnants, WIP, non-netted, consignment, and more.
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MIE Trak Pro’s built-in quality management system (QMS) allows you to accurately track Corrective and Preventive Action Requests (CPAR), non-conformance, RMAs, and more to pass QC audits with ease.
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Drive intelligent business decisions by using any of MIE Trak Pro’s standard reports or create personalized queries to get answers to the questions most important to you.
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Use MIE Trak Pro’s Kiosk module to track real-time job progress and employee clock-in (without the need for paper timesheets). Shop floor employees can see their schedule, view documents, issue material to jobs, create PO requests, and more.
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Integrate your accounting practices through MIE Trak Pro. Manage G/L Accounts, journal entries, reports, and cash flow projections, in addition to other critical accounting capabilities.
Learn moreA customer places a new order for 50 stainless steel enclosures, due in three weeks. The production manager has to balance this order with existing jobs to prevent bottlenecks. Without advanced scheduling software, this becomes a complex puzzle with costly consequences if solved incorrectly.
MIE Trak Pro’s Production Scheduling Software organizes your workflow from start to finish:
Balance workload across all resources while accounting for machine capabilities, labor availability, and maintenance schedules. Visualize capacity constraints in real-time to prevent bottlenecks before they occur.
Automatically sequence jobs based on priority, due date, setup time reduction, material availability, and customer importance. Our algorithms optimize for multiple constraints simultaneously.
When priorities change—and they will—instantly see the ripple effects across your entire production schedule. Make informed decisions about which jobs to expedite and which to delay.
Intuitive Gantt charts allow production planners to easily modify schedules with simple drag-and-drop functionality. Color-coded status indicators provide at-a-glance schedule health.
Test different scheduling approaches before implementation. Evaluate the impact of adding overtime, redistributing work, or changing job priorities without disrupting your live schedule.
With margins razor-thin, your job shop needs to maintain the highest level of operational efficiency. MIE Trak Pro supports all major scheduling methodologies to match your specific business needs:
Pros
✓ Maximizes resource utilization
✓ Provides realistic completion dates
✓ Identifies capacity constraints early
Cons
× May push delivery dates beyond customer expectations
× Requires accurate setup and run time estimates
Ideal for: High-volume manufacturers with stable production environments
Pros
✓ On-time delivery focus
✓ Customer-centric approach
✓ Simplifies promise date calculations
Cons
× Can create unrealistic capacity requirements
× May require overtime to meet commitments
Ideal for: Custom manufacturers with strict delivery deadlines
Pros
✓ Highly flexible for changing priorities
✓ Easy to understand and implement
✓ Adapts to unexpected disruptions
Cons
× Less optimization than algorithmic approaches
× Depends on scheduler expertise
Ideal for: Job shops with highly variable work and frequent rush orders
Pros
✓ Streamlines workflow for similar products
✓ Reduces setup time between jobs
✓ Improves throughput for repetitive work
Cons
× Less flexible for custom one-off jobs
× Requires grouping similar products
Ideal for: Manufacturers with product families and repetitive production
To give you flexibility, an ERP that supports all four scheduling approaches is essential. The one you choose may change depending on your business type or the specific challenge in front of you.
MIE Trak Pro’s Production Scheduling Software doesn’t operate in isolation—it forms the nerve center of your manufacturing operations:
Automatically sync with inventory levels, bill of materials, routings, and customer order data to ensure schedules reflect real-world constraints and priorities.
Capture actual production times, scrap rates, and machine status in real-time to continuously refine and improve schedule accuracy.
Incorporate quality checks and testing procedures directly into production schedules to prevent quality issues from causing delays.
Connect scheduling with supplier lead times and material availability to prevent production disruptions due to parts shortages.
Choose the implementation approach that aligns with your IT strategy and operational needs:
– Rapid deployment with minimal upfront investment
– Accessible from anywhere with internet access
– Automatic updates and maintenance
– Scalable resources as your business grows
– Complete control over your data and security
– Customizable to your specific network environment
– No dependency on internet connectivity
– Integration with existing on-site systems
When manufacturers implement MIE Trak Pro’s Production Scheduling Software, the impact is immediate and measurable:
“The ease with which we can track and manage inventory, monitor production schedules, and analyze financial data has greatly enhanced our decision-making processes.”
— Qualified Metal Fabricators
The reality is that many U.S. manufacturers are constrained by inflexible schedules that are easily derailed by unexpected challenges—impacting customer satisfaction and profit margins.
MIE Trak Pro gives you a toolkit to meet your deadlines by balancing capacity and loading requirements across all open jobs, ensuring that machines and operators use their time optimally.
Contact us today to learn how MIE Trak Pro’s Production Scheduling Software can help you deliver on time, every time.
