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IFS Planning and Scheduling Optimization

byIFS
in Mobile Workforce Management Software for Utilities (Transitioning to Mobile Workforce Management Solutions for Power and Utilities)
4.7

Overview

Product Information on IFS Planning and Scheduling Optimization

Updated 18th December 2025

What is IFS Planning and Scheduling Optimization?

IFS Planning and Scheduling Optimization automates workforce planning and scheduling activities. Continuous, IFS.ai powered scheduling across service operations adapts as jobs, priorities and events change. It analyzes workforce availability, task priorities, location, skills, SLAs, and business policies, generating efficient schedule, then adapts them in real time. Intelligent appointment booking provides pre optimized slots; complex scenarios such as multi day and multi person tasks are supported. Scenario based planning assists forecasting and capacity decisions. The software reduces operational inefficiencies, reduces travel times and emissions, aids SLA compliance, and optimizes resource allocation and utilization. This streamlines high-volume field service and maintenance delivery, by providing actionable scheduling insights and centralized control.

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Overall experience with IFS Planning and Scheduling Optimization

Senior Service Consultant
1B - 3B USD, Miscellaneous
FAVORABLE

“Automatic Scheduling Praised But Reporting and Cloud Integration Raise Concerns”

5.0
Jul 21, 2025
PSO is helping us to simplify and improve our field service operations according to our needs. The delivered strong IFS PSO Service and Support is fulfilling 100% expectations to operate the product.
Director CRM Platform
1B - 3B USD, Consumer Goods
CRITICAL

“Scheduling Optimization”

2.0
Jun 14, 2023
There seems to be a lack of internal expertise on the product. Support is very limited. We've experienced many issues related to stability and integration.

About Company

Company Description

Updated 7th December 2023

IFS is a global enterprise software provider focusing on assisting businesses in manufacturing, distributing goods, asset maintenance and managing service-oriented operations. The company's single platform connects industry-specific products through a unified data model and incorporates digital innovations. This design allows companies to deliver effectively during their critical service moments. The know-how of IFS employees combined with the continuously expanding ecosystem contributes to the company being a recommended choice in the sector. The company's workforce is guided by principles such as agility, trust, and collaboration.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Private
Year Founded
1983
Head office location
Linköping, Sweden
Number of employees
5001 - 10000
Annual Revenue
1B-3B USD
Website
https://www.ifs.com/

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IFS Planning and Scheduling Optimization Likes & Dislikes

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Automatic / Dynamic Scheduling capability Well defined Integration Resource Management/Planning

Like

The product continually optimizes the schedule to find the best resource. In addition, it has a feature called Slot Usage Rule which works well.

Like

I can easily see where everyone is and what they're doing, which helps me plan their schedules efficiently. The software is smart enough to suggest the best way to assign jobs, so I can be confident that my team is working as productively as possible. It's also helped us meet our customer deadlines and keep them happy.

Dislike

Reporting / Dashboards on PSO Standalone usage Complex integration when using PSO with IFS Cloud Company specific data in PSO System limited due to performance issues

Dislike

Difficult to integrate with. Requires a daily process to load in all of the data.

Dislike

Leverage AI to predict equipment failures and schedule preventive maintenance proactively. Improve accuracy in predicting workload fluctuations to optimize resource allocation.

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4.7

(4 Ratings)

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4.3

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    1B-10B USD
    Miscellaneous
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    Automatic Scheduling Praised But Reporting and Cloud Integration Raise Concerns

    5.0
    Jul 21, 2025
    PSO is helping us to simplify and improve our field service operations according to our needs. The delivered strong IFS PSO Service and Support is fulfilling 100% expectations to operate the product.
  • ERP ADVISOR
    50M-1B USD
    Construction
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    IFS Planning and Scheduling Optimization user review

    5.0
    Aug 9, 2024
    I can easily see where everyone is and what they're doing, which helps me plan their schedules efficiently. The software is smart enough to suggest the best way to assign jobs, so I can be confident that my team is working as productively as possible. It's also helped us meet our customer deadlines and keep them happy.
  • ERP ADVISOR
    50M-1B USD
    Manufacturing
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    Effortless Task Execution With the New Business Application

    5.0
    Aug 3, 2024
    Very skilled resources providing detailed knowledge and features of the Application. The Application is best to use to accommodate the Business needs.
  • Director CRM Platform
    1B-10B USD
    Consumer Goods
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    Scheduling Optimization

    2.0
    Jun 14, 2023
    There seems to be a lack of internal expertise on the product. Support is very limited. We've experienced many issues related to stability and integration.
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