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NETRONIC Visual Advanced Production Scheduler
Aachen, Germany
What it is
NETRONIC Visual Advanced Production Scheduler, or VAPS, adds visual finite-capacity scheduling to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. It is designed for configure-to-order manufacturers scheduling machine work and labor-intensive assembly. Planners can create multiple schedule simulations, compare scenarios using KPIs, and publish a selected schedule. Scheduling supports automatic operation and drag-and-drop control while preventing resource overbooking. VAPS calculates the earliest material availability date for each production-order line and can block schedules that violate it. Routing steps can include alternative machines plus runtime and setup-time factors. The extension is designed exclusively for Business Central’s standard manufacturing functionality. NETRONIC says its scheduling logic runs within Business Central and customer data does not leave that system. VAPS is available through Microsoft AppSource for Business Central in Microsoft’s cloud and can be installed locally for on-premises Business Central. AppSource downloads provide a 30-day trial. There is no free plan, and pricing is on request, with subscription fees based on Business Central full users.
For and against
For
- Finite-capacity scheduling prevents overbooking
- Scenario comparisons use KPIs
- Material availability constraints are supported
- Cloud and on-premises deployment options
- 30-day AppSource trial
Against
- No free plan is listed
- Pricing is on request
- Designed exclusively for Business Central
- Subscription fees depend on full-user count
The verdict
VAPS provides Business Central users with finite-capacity planning, scenario analysis, and material-aware scheduling. Its exclusive Business Central focus and request-based pricing make deployment context important.
Who it suits
VAPS suits configure-to-order manufacturers scheduling machine operations or labor-intensive assembly in Business Central. It is for organizations using Business Central cloud or on-premises deployments.
Plans and prices
VAPS Planner
Business Central full user count affects fees · additional operations priced on request
Read 29 Sep 2026 · netronic.com
On the record
- Alternative machines
- Users can define alternative machines and runtime and setup-time factors for routing steps.netronic.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Company
- NETRONIC is headquartered in Aachen, Germany, and was founded in 1975.netronic.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Data handling
- NETRONIC says VAPS scheduling logic runs within Business Central and customer data does not leave Business Central.netronic.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Deployment
- VAPS is available through AppSource for Business Central in Microsoft's cloud and can be installed locally for Business Central on-premises.netronic.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- VAPS is designed exclusively for and fully integrated with the standard manufacturing functionality of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.netronic.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Intended customers
- NETRONIC describes VAPS as designed for configure-to-order manufacturers, including operations that schedule machine work and labor-intensive assembly.netronic.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Material availability
- VAPS calculates the earliest material availability date at production-order-line level and can be configured to prevent scheduling that violates it.netronic.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Microsoft validation
- NETRONIC says VAPS is approved and available on Microsoft AppSource and that each quarterly update is submitted for new AppSource validation.netronic.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- VAPS is a visual production scheduling extension with finite capacity scheduling for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.netronic.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Schedule simulations
- Users can create multiple schedule simulations, compare scenarios using KPIs, and publish a selected schedule.netronic.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Scheduling controls
- The scheduler supports automatic finite capacity scheduling and drag-and-drop scheduling, with no resource overbooking.netronic.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Support
- The VAPS knowledge base says NETRONIC provides support for VAPS for Business Central within one business day.help.netronic.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Trial
- Downloading VAPS from Microsoft AppSource provides a 30-day trial.netronic.com · read 29 Sep 2026
