BX-1 Scheduler

What BX-1 Scheduler is

BX-1 Scheduler is a web-based production scheduling tool included in BX-1 Core. It uses live machine and order data to build work-order machine queues, supports drag-to-schedule planning and accounts for finite capacity. Planners can work backward from customer due dates. A unified timeline covers sales orders, purchase orders and production, using red, yellow and green health coloring. Machines accept only work steps that match the operation types they can perform, while the unscheduled backlog flags steps queued out of sequence. Through the BX-M module, the scheduler reads real-time running, idle and alarm status. Production leads schedule jobs against this data; managers configure capacity, policies and connections. BX-1 says the scheduler is live in production at Heshka Oil, where four CNC machines feed its queue. BX-1 Core includes production scheduling. A warehouse user plan costs $15 a month, billed annually in advance with no minimum, but is limited to warehouse functions. A standard user costs $65 a month, billed annually in advance, with a five-user minimum and full platform access. The scheduler page says its walkthrough video and screenshots are coming soon.

Who it suits

It suits production leads scheduling jobs against live machine data and managers who configure capacity, policies and connections. Buyers should also consider which BX-1 Core user level matches their access needs.

Limits

A warehouse user costs $15 a month when billed annually in advance and can use only shipping, receiving, work orders, and time clock. Standard access costs $65 a month, is billed annually in advance, and requires five standard users at a minimum.

Getting started

1. Open the BX-1 Scheduler website
2. Choose a BX-1 Core user plan
3. Connect the BX-M module for live machine status
4. Configure capacity, policies, and connections
5. Load work orders and schedule machine queues
6. Use the timeline to coordinate sales, purchasing, and production

Verdict

BX-1 Scheduler brings machine queues, order timelines and capacity planning into BX-1 Core. The warehouse and standard user plans differ in access and minimums, so check those limits against the team’s needs.