Shiftconnector® | Activity Scheduling
Turn Production Plans Into Reliable Execution
Transform high-level production planning into executable activity schedules with full visibility across shifts, lines, and campaigns. Align planners, supervisors, and operators on one shared plan.
Trusted by 100,000+ Users
At 2,000+ Plants in 30+ Countries
Key Benefits
From Planning to Shopfloor Execution
High-level production planning tell you which batch runs when. Activity Scheduling ensures all tasks — staging, cleaning, checks, handovers — are planned, assigned, and executed on time.
Every operator, every shift, every team sees the same executable activity schedule. Transparency creates accountability — and eliminates duplicate work.
Activity Gantt for Lines, Campaigns, and Tasks
Visualize activities in an intuitive Gantt view. Supervisors see what is planned across lines and campaigns — with conflict checks to avoid scheduling overlaps.
Update Status With a Single Click
Update task status with a single click and give planners and supervisors a live view of progress and delays.
Seamless Shift Handovers
Open activities are automatically visible to the incoming shift. No more lost tasks during handovers.
Features
Activity Gantt View
Plan and view activities in a visual Gantt timeline. See scheduled, in-progress, and overdue tasks at a glance — with conflict checks built in.
Drag-and-Drop Scheduling With Conflict Checks
Reschedule activities in seconds while Shiftconnector flags double bookings and overloads.
“My Workday” View for Operators
Operators start each shift with a clear, personal task list: what to do, when, and on which equipment. No ambiguity, no searching.
More Features
Recurring Task Templates
Create standard work procedures as templates with defined steps, durations, and staffing needs. Apply them to specific campaigns and batches to generate executable task lists.
Real-Time Task Tracking
Track task status in real time. See who is working on what — and what is overdue.
Planned vs. Actual Tracking
Compare planned and actual execution with deviation reasons. Identify bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement.
Escalation & Notification Rules
Task owners are notified automatically when deadlines approach or are missed. If issues remain unresolved, escalations follow — based on predefined rules.
Results That Speak
for Themselves
Reduce delays and idle time across shifts: Coordinate staging, cleaning, checks, and handovers so equipment and people spend less time waiting.
30 min
faster incident reporting
50%
less downtimes per month
2x
reduction in compliance-related costs
Ready for the Next Step?
Is your team struggling to keep track of planned activities, recurring tasks, and ad-hoc assignments?
We'll show you how to schedule, assign, and track activities — all without adding complexity.
Activity Scheduling is
Part of Shiftconnector®
Activity Scheduling is not an isolated tool, but an integral part of the Shiftconnector® Intelligent Operations Platform.
Together with pillars such as Shift Collaboration, Standard Work, or Visual Management, it creates a continuous flow of information — from individual tasks to strategic decisions.
360° connectivity seamlessly integrates ERP, MES, and CMMS systems into a common operational context.
A Look Into the Engine Room
Shiftconnector® integrates into your existing IT landscape, making it even more intelligent and efficient.
360 ° Connectivity
Fragmented OT/IT systems—MES, LIMS, QMS, ERP/CMMS, and historians—force teams to reconcile data by hand, slowing decisions and weakening traceability.
Shiftconnector® Intelligent Operations Platform unifies these sources into one audit‑ready operational timeline, giving production, quality, maintenance, and engineering the right information, at the right time.
SAMI – Shiftconnector® Artificial Manufacturing Intelligence
Critical production knowledge is documented, but buried in logs, reports, and systems? The problem: When issues arise, finding the right information takes too long.
SAMI makes your documented knowledge instantly accessible. The AI-powered assistant understands your production context and retrieves relevant information in seconds - from the root-causes of incidents to proven solutions.
Testimonials
From Practice for Practice
Learn from other pharmaceutical teams for your production
- Whitepaper
Accelerating Batch Release
Driving Faster Time-to-Patient with Real Time Insights.
Learn how pharma companies can speed up batch release while ensuring compliance, quality, and faster time to market.
- PR/Media
Merck's Visual Factory Powered by Shiftconnector®
How does a global pharmaceutical leader achieve greater transparency, agility, and supply chain resilience? Merck selected Shiftconnector® as the foundation of their Visual Factory — delivering real-time insights across 9,000+ users and seven management levels globally.
Further practical knowledge
Discover best practices for pharmaceutical manufacturing through case studies, white papers, and expert insights from the shop floor.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Activity Scheduling in Shiftconnector®?
Activity Scheduling transforms high-level production schedules into executable activity schedules — ensuring every task is visible, assigned, and tracked across shifts, lines, and campaigns.
Can I schedule recurring tasks?
Yes. Create templates with custom intervals, responsible roles, and linked checklists. Tasks are generated automatically at the defined time.
How does it integrate with Standard Work?
Scheduled activities link directly to checklists and standard work. Operators know exactly what to do — and how to do it.
What happens with overdue tasks?
Task owners are notified automatically when deadlines approach or are missed. If issues remain unresolved, escalations follow — based on predefined rules.
How quickly can Activity Scheduling be implemented?
A focused pilot can go live in 8–10 weeks. For global rollouts, we have completed deployments across multiple sites in four months.
Activity Scheduling
In Your Production
Want to move from planning chaos to operational clarity? When tasks slip through the cracks, compliance and efficiency suffer.
In a personalized
demo, we'll show you how Activity Scheduling ensures the right tasks reach the right people
at the right time — with full traceability and zero guesswork.