GlassManager Scheduling & Dispatch — Timeline Chart for Project Scheduling

A timeline chart, often called a Gantt chart, visually maps out project tasks against a calendar, showing start dates, end dates, durations, and dependencies. It helps project managers see the full scope of work at a glance, identify overlaps, and track progress against the planned schedule in real time.

The Gantt chart is the most widely used chart for project scheduling, displaying tasks as horizontal bars across a timeline. GlassManager's Scheduling & Dispatch module uses this timeline-based format combined with a drag-and-drop calendar to plan glazing jobs, assign crews, and track task progress visually.

Project schedules are typically visualized using a Gantt or timeline chart, which plots tasks, milestones, and resource assignments across dates. This format allows teams to quickly see what work is planned, who is responsible, and how tasks overlap, making it easier to manage crews and deadlines.

The drag-and-drop calendar lets dispatchers assign or reschedule jobs by simply dragging tasks onto crew or employee slots on the shared calendar. Color coding distinguishes task types, and automatic notifications alert affected team members whenever a job is added, moved, or changed.

Yes. The task calendar displays vacations and time off alongside scheduled jobs, giving dispatchers full visibility into crew availability. This helps prevent double-booking and allows proactive planning when assigning glass installation or repair jobs to available employees.

Yes. GlassManager generates automatic timesheet entries directly from scheduled tasks, capturing actual hours worked per job without manual data entry. This ensures accurate labor tracking for job costing and payroll while reducing administrative work for office staff.