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Scheduling Software

Scheduling software with Gantt chart
Scheduling software with Gantt chart
Gantt network chart software for project scheduling
Gantt network chart software for project scheduling

Rillsoft Project is a scheduling software for mid-sized industrial companies where project deadlines are directly tied to limited resources. The software combines Gantt chart, network diagram, Gantt network chart, critical path and resource workload in one shared project plan.

Unlike pure Gantt tools, Rillsoft Project does not check deadlines in isolation, but calculates their feasibility under available personnel and machine resources – also across projects.

Who is Rillsoft Project as scheduling software relevant for?

  • Project managers and project planners in project-driven companies
  • PMOs responsible for several parallel projects
  • Industries such as mechanical engineering, engineering offices, production and IT companies
  • Companies with 20 to 200 employees whose deadlines are tightly tied to scarce resources

Visual representation of dates and project tasks

Rillsoft Project offers several views for project scheduling: Gantt chart, network diagram and Gantt network chart.

A Gantt chart consists of horizontal bars representing tasks or activities and a time scale on the horizontal axis. Each bar spans the period during which the corresponding task should be completed. By arranging the bars in chronological order, users get a clear overview of which tasks can run in parallel and which build on each other.

A central advantage of the Gantt chart in Rillsoft Project is the ability to define dependencies between tasks. You can set that one task can only start after another is completed. Delays are spotted early, bottlenecks identified and the schedule can be adjusted as needed.

The network diagram shows tasks as nodes and dependencies as connecting lines. This makes it easy to identify the critical path – the tasks that directly drive the end date.

The Gantt network chart combines both views: time bars as in a Gantt chart with visible dependency arrows as in a network diagram. Task sequence and dependencies are clearly displayed without the complexity of a classic network diagram.

Resource utilization in the schedule

Deadlines are only reliable if the related resources are actually available. Rillsoft Project offers more than ten dedicated views for resource utilization – including personnel load, role load and capacity leveling for personnel and machine resources.

In these views, availability and workload of individual team members or resources can be tracked over time. Overloads are highlighted, alternative assignments can be tested. A particularly useful capability is to view resources across several projects and optimize their availability across the portfolio.

Automatic recalculation on changes

Projects are rarely static. When dates or dependencies change, Rillsoft Project recalculates all affected project dates automatically. The system takes task relationships into account and adapts the plan. The project stays current and delays become visible early.

Time intervals between tasks can be defined in several ways: absolute intervals, percentage links relative to the predecessor or calendar time. This flexibility helps fine-tune the project plan.

Hierarchical project structure with subprojects and milestones

Efficient project planning requires clear structuring. Rillsoft Project supports this with subprojects, milestones and WBS codes (Work Breakdown Structure). The project is broken down into manageable parts. The hierarchical display of multiple tasks in one row keeps the plan clear.

Critical path and slack time

Calculation and display of the critical path is a core function of Rillsoft Project. The critical path shows the tasks that drive project flow and lead to bottlenecks when delayed. At the same time, calculating slack time enables risk assessment and better resource planning.

Forward and backward scheduling

The software calculates the earliest and latest position of a project. With forward and backward scheduling you can check whether a project can be completed on time and where buffers for unexpected delays exist.

Reuse of routine workflows

Routine workflows can be saved as templates and inserted into new projects or added as subprojects to running projects. This saves time and keeps project plans consistent when similar workflows recur.

Document linking

Reference links to documents such as graphics or Excel files can be inserted directly into the project plan. Team members access relevant information immediately.

Connection to resource, capacity and multi-project planning

Operating modes

Rillsoft Project is a Windows desktop client. For multi-user operation and cross-project scheduling, Rillsoft Integration Server (on-premise) and Rillsoft Cloud (hosted) are available.

Project scheduling software with hierarchical structure, subprojects and milestones
Hierarchical project planning with subprojects and milestones

Frequently asked questions(FAQ)

Scheduling software helps teams plan tasks, dependencies, milestones and project deadlines. Rillsoft Project combines Gantt chart, network diagram, critical path and resource workload in one shared project plan.

Rillsoft Project is built for mid-sized industrial companies with 20 to 200 employees where deadlines are directly tied to limited resources – e.g. mechanical engineering, engineering, production or IT. Typical users are project managers, project planners and PMOs.

Pure Gantt tools draw bars on a timeline. Rillsoft Project links deadlines with resource availability, qualifications and workload. Dates are not only displayed, but tested for feasibility under limited resources.

When dates or dependencies change, Rillsoft Project recalculates the affected project schedule automatically. Timeline, buffers and dependent tasks stay up to date.

Rillsoft Project supports Gantt chart, network diagram and Gantt network chart. These views make task sequences, dependencies, critical paths and project durations visible.

Yes. Rillsoft Project calculates and displays the critical path of a project. Project managers see which tasks directly drive the end date and are most critical when delayed.

Yes. Forward and backward scheduling calculate the earliest and latest dates. This shows whether a project can realistically meet a target date and where buffer time exists.

Rillsoft Project links scheduling with resource workload. Availability, workload and bottlenecks for employees or other resources can be checked in more than ten dedicated views.

A Gantt chart shows tasks as bars on a timeline. A network diagram shows tasks and dependencies as nodes and links. The Gantt network chart combines both: time bars with visible dependency arrows.

Yes. Routine workflows can be stored as templates and inserted into new projects or added as subprojects. This saves time and keeps project plans consistent.

Microsoft Project covers classic single-project scheduling broadly, but is often oversized for the mid-market and is not qualification-based. Asana and similar task tools optimize task communication, not resource availability. Rillsoft Project plans dates based on roles and qualifications by default, balances workload across projects, and is tailored for mid-sized industrial companies with 20 to 200 employees.