This starter pack is designed for manufacturing companies that want to apply a practical production planning method without starting from a blank sheet.
It is not a generic template collection.
It is a ready structure based on real planning logic, built to work with Excel and Microsoft Project.
What’s included
✔ Excel file — Orders and workload
- structured order list
- realistic planning columns
- example data (fully editable)
- designed for real production environments
✔ Microsoft Project files (MPP)
- base project structure
- 2-shift calendar already configured
- example phases, resources and links
- separation between reference data and live planning
✔ README guide
- clear instructions to get started
- explains how to adapt the files to your reality
- no theory, only practical steps
How it is meant to be used
The idea is simple:
- define your standard cycles once
- reuse them for every known product
- copy and adapt only quantities and dates
- keep planning consistent and fast
This approach avoids rewriting planning data every time a new order arrives.
What this starter pack is for
- small and medium manufacturing companies
- production planners and operations managers
- companies planning without an MES
- teams transitioning from manual planning to structured tools
What this starter pack is NOT
- not an MES
- not a scheduling automation system
- not a “one-click solution”
It requires:
- basic planning discipline
- realistic assumptions
- regular review
Why start with a ready structure
Building a planning model from scratch takes time.
Most mistakes happen at the beginning.
Starting from a tested structure allows you to:
- avoid common errors
- focus on decisions, not setup
- adapt the method to your factory faster
Access and download
- No registration required
- Immediate download after payment
- Files are editable and reusable
Closing
Good planning is not about complex software.
It is about clarity, structure and consistency.
This starter pack exists to help you start from the right place.
👉Get the Production Planning Tools: Excel Microsoft Project and Beyond
Looking for a structured solution?
If your production planning has grown beyond spreadsheets and basic tools, and you are evaluating a more structured approach, you can get in touch to discuss your context.