Satisfied customers & impressive references
Today, more than 210,000 users in over 5,000 companies worldwide use Visual Planning®. Here are some of our client references
In the DACH region alone, more than 800 companies have so far used this software to plan their resources. The software’s exceptional user-friendliness and cost-effectiveness in complex resource planning have been winning over decision-makers and companies since its market launch in 1998.
With its rescue helicopters, Rega provides professional assistance from the air and state-of-the-art medical care, delivered directly to the patient. Thanks to 14 operational bases spread across Switzerland, Rega can reach even remote areas in just a few minutes’ flight time.
A fleet of helicopters and air ambulances is on standby 24/7 for demanding rescue operations. Optimally organised maintenance and deployment of the aircraft is essential for this. Comprehensive resource planning for all maintenance work is carried out company-wide using the software solution Visual Planning®. Find out how REGA’s maintenance operations work:
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Swiss Air-Rescue Service Rega
Swiss Air-Rescue Service Rega
We found Advanced Solutions GmbH to be a very open and ambitious partner. We were looking for a good, cost-effective visualisation solution as an interim measure for transport scheduling. Visual Planning® was the software we needed, as we were already using it for staff scheduling. We received highly competent advice, and even seemingly insurmountable hurdles were overcome together.
Martin Jost, Operations Manager
We value the programme’s transparency and flexibility, as well as its exceptional user-friendliness. The quality and efficiency of our planning for around 4,500 employees across numerous locations worldwide have improved significantly. With the electronic planning board, all shift planners have access to a company-wide, database-driven, harmonised tool. As a result, we have been able to reduce the costs associated with planning and avoid parallel, redundant planning processes. This delivers a triple benefit: customer satisfaction, business productivity and, of course, more efficient time management for our technicians. We meet our needs with a mix of full, viewer and floating licences.
GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co.KG
The workshop took place at the start of the year. The first pilot teams got underway in the summer, and by the autumn we were already carrying out our first annual planning for the coming years in Visual Planning. So far, the Visual Planning resource scheduling software has received nothing but positive feedback. We have a standardised data management system and operational planning is embraced by everyone. Personally, I value Visual Planning for its freedom of design and its flexibility. The ease with which Visual Planning can be integrated with third-party systems is also excellent. It remains a success for us.
Bruno Widrig, Uri Department of Public Works/Office for the Operation of National Roads
Easy to use and very simple to adapt to internal requirements. You can see the department’s workload immediately and over the long term! Planning all projects is very straightforward. Definitely give it a go.
Lista Office AG
Energie Service Biel/Bienne (ESB) is the leading energy and water supplier in the Biel region. Visual Planning is used for planning and coordination in the Gas/Water Construction department. We are currently planning around 25 major projects and over 100 minor projects. In addition, we are also managing maintenance work (water sampling, valve checks, etc.) with a team of around 15 people.
IT Project Manager / IT Project Lead
We are very satisfied with the software and are delighted that we can implement our own planning requirements smoothly and effectively. Once again, it was the right decision; indeed, we are convinced that we have evaluated exactly the right product. We consider our collaboration with Advanced Solutions to be very good.
Visual Planning could be integrated into our processes very quickly, particularly as it is not an asset-based software but an ‘event’-based application. The main benefits lie in the increased efficiency and optimisation of the team’s administrative tasks and resource planning at all levels. On the one hand, the focus is on saving time.
Antun Remeta, DC Engineering
Compared to the manual reconciliations and entries currently used in various Excel control and planning files, and in terms of avoiding data entry errors and the resulting extra work and/or scheduling conflicts amongst team members, suppliers, etc. For us, the software combines several sub-areas into a single tool that is intuitive and flexible to use. Special praise goes to the team at Advanced Solutions for their swift, flexible and customer-focused support in dealing with the challenging tasks and requirements we have set.
We chose Visual Planning® because of its simple installation, attractive price and user-friendliness.
Air Liquide
The system can be operated after a one-hour training session. The ability to quickly identify resource bottlenecks, the clear presentation of data and simultaneous access to the schedule generally make planning easier and faster.
Autoliv
Thanks to Visual Planning®, we have been able to reduce our non-productive hours by 20 per cent. The deployment of our service engineers runs smoothly and the planning workload has fallen significantly. Visual Planning® has been an indispensable tool for us for years.
Johnson Controls System & Service GmbH
We’re always one step ahead when it comes to planning.
Metroglas AG
Reliable software with a practical range of features; we have been using Visual Planning® for many years and are very satisfied.
Ernst & Young
A graphical user interface that is simple, efficient, user-friendly and, above all, intuitive to use was a key factor in our decision to choose Visual Planning®.
Kuoni
We are very impressed by your work and your company. The service and support are exemplary, and the software’s wide range of customisation options and templates are impressive.
Gruber Holzbau Innenausbau GmbH
We have been very satisfied so far, and I can wholeheartedly recommend both Visual Planning® and Advanced Solutions as a point of contact.
Fritz Stenger GmbH
Time-saving, clear and transparent; all staff can get to grips with the planning solution in no time.
McDonald’s Basel
We use the programme to plan staff holidays and absences, but we can also plan work assignments, such as weekend shifts and winter road-clearing standby duties, in a clear and organised manner. Visual Planning® has enabled us to replace various Excel spreadsheets and makes our planning work much easier. We currently use the programme to plan for 120 employees; each of them also has access to the VPGO app, where they can view their personal schedule and submit requests for holidays or time off in lieu. We are very pleased with the support and assistance provided by Advanced Solutions. Requests for changes are implemented quickly and without any hassle.
City of Lucerne Roads Inspectorate
Case Studies
Let these real-life project examples convince you
Company: GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co.KG
Industry sector: Mechanical engineering
Areas of business: Worldwide support for existing machinery,
Sales and development of new machinery
Date: October 2020
Implementation duration: 4 months
Are you still using Excel or separate systems to plan resources in mechanical engineering? Read our Decision-making guide for resource planning in mechanical engineering and the comparison Visual Planning or Excel .
Company: SBB
Industry sector: Public transport and logistics (Switzerland)
Business areas: Maintenance, construction projects, infrastructure
Date: July 2018
Implementation duration: 6 months
SBB switched from Excel-based planning to centralised resource planning. If you are facing a similar decision, read our comparison Visual Planning or Excel .
Company: Homag Group AG
Industry sector: Mechanical engineering
Business sectors: Woodworking machinery & software
Date of conversation: May 2018
Implementation duration: 6 months
Company: Walo Bertschinger AG
Industry sector: General construction
Business sectors: civil engineering and building construction, specialised construction (tunnels, railways, water infrastructure, etc.), floor coverings
Date: August 2018
Implementation duration: 10 months
Our guide shows how construction companies can plan their staff, machinery and other resources clearly, shows our Decision-making tool for resource planning for construction companies .
The case studies on Planungstafel.com demonstrate how companies across various sectors use a digital planning board to organise their processes efficiently and coordinate resources optimally.
From the Construction site planning about the Project planning right through to Resource planning software Visual Planning helps companies to plan staff, machinery, vehicles and capacity in a transparent manner.
Also in the Production planning, in Shop floor management as well as in the Machine planning Companies benefit from a clearer overview, faster response times and optimised production processes.
Service providers and mobile teams use the solutions for Customer service and field service planning, Staff deployment planning or Fleet planning, to efficiently coordinate assignments, routes and resources.
Other areas of application include Fulfillment and Print management up to Event management, Tax consultancy and auditing as well as Visa and travel planning.The case studies illustrate how flexibly Visual Planning can be used across a wide range of industries to sustainably improve planning reliability, transparency and resource utilisation.
Work more effectively and with greater peace of mind
The multi-dimensional planning tool can be used across all sectors and is applicable across national borders.
Try the Visual Planning® planning board for free and with no obligation following a personalised online demo. We’ll support you with information, tips and tricks on how to use the software.