Manufacturing resource planning and scheduling software enables forecasting, planning and scheduling of labor resources and machine capacity utilization. Optimum utilization of manufacturing resources can maximize productivity and thus minimize production costs. Manufacturing resource planning and scheduling software also enables real-time tracking of manufacturing orders across multiple areas of processing. Effective planning of manufacturing resource requirements coupled with job tracking and process control leads to improved quality and customer service in a harmonious work environment. The result is improved Delivery-On-Time and exponential growth in productivity across the enterprise.