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This section provides an overview for job schedulers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 9 job scheduler manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked job scheduler companies as of January, 2025: 1.FieldEZ, 2.Waterloo Manufacturing Software, 3.Plex, by Rockwell Automation.
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Job management is the control and monitoring of "jobs" on servers and other systems from start to finish.
A job is a grouping of programs or batches (scheduled programs) in a computer to achieve a certain business objective.
Job management involves scheduling the start of execution of a huge number of jobs. It also monitors and records the execution status of jobs, making it possible to identify when a failure occurs and perform preventive maintenance.
Furthermore, visualization of the huge number of jobs eliminates omissions when scheduling programs.
Job management is used to efficiently and error-free schedule the many jobs that exist in a business system. There are three main advantages to using job management: first, it reduces the man-hours required of the person managing the program; second, it allows jobs to be managed without special skills; and third, it prevents human error.
For example, when performing payroll calculations, the attendance of all employees is compiled at the end of each month, and after calculating the amount of payments and deductions, the amount of transfer payments is calculated. Finally, the calculated transfer payment amount is transferred to each employee's account. A job management system is necessary to ensure that these series of job executions are carried out without error every month at a predetermined time. In addition, large systems, such as mission-critical systems, often consist of multiple servers.
In order to schedule jobs across servers, a job management system that can control each server in an integrated manner is essential.
Job management is realized by a program that starts and monitors jobs according to a predefined execution schedule for each job. Typical job management systems use a combination of a manager, which manages job definition information and execution schedules, and an agent, which receives instructions from the manager and reports on job startup and execution status.
The combination of a manager and an agent makes it possible to control not only the startup of a job according to time but also the startup of a job after the completion of a preceding job, or the automatic rerun of a job when it terminates abnormally.
A wide variety of models of job management systems have been released, ranging from those provided as standard with the operating system to those used for large-scale accounting systems. Therefore, the following points should be considered when selecting a system.
The aspects to be checked as a function include possible scheduling methods, monitoring and notification of abnormalities, and job registration operation methods.
If the system simply needs to start jobs at a fixed date and time on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis, there is no problem with the standard OS functions. However, if complex scheduling is required, such as branching out conditions based on preceding jobs or job execution results, a separate job management system should be selected.
Review both the license costs incurred for the initial purchase and the ongoing maintenance costs to determine if they fit within your budget.
Determine if you can provide engineers in-house who can handle the system or if you can outsource it at an appropriate cost.
Even if the costs associated with the features and package are suitable, a lesser-known job management system could be costly to operate.
Key features of job management include the following:
Scheduling
Scheduling involves registering the calendar information, such as prerequisite operation days and holidays. It is possible to define the date and time when the job is to be started and the processing cycle when it is to be executed periodically, as well as the preceding job as a condition for execution.
Some systems check for scheduled logical inconsistencies.
Monitoring and Notification
The job operation status is monitored and normal or abnormal notifications are sent. Some systems provide a function to re-execute a job automatically if it terminates abnormally.
Job Registration
Some systems have an interface that allows visual manipulation of the order in which jobs are executed and their settings, such as as prior conditions.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Plex, by Rockwell Automation was launched in 2021 in Troy, Michigan, and is a manufacturer of software for industries such as precision metal forming, industrial manufacturing, and food & beverage. The company offers manufacturing execution systems (MES), enterprise resource planning (ERP), and quality management system (QMS) solutions. The products help brands to connect, track, and automate tedious manufacturing processes. Its client list includes Wisconsin Metal Tech, J.J Fredericks AERO LLC, and Olde Thompson.
Fortra LLC., established in 1986 and headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, is a supplier of systems and network management, business intelligence, and security solutions. The company offers a range of services, including managed detection and response, managed web application firewall, and managed data loss prevention. It also offers managed integrity monitoring and IBM i security services. Its services provide 24/7 monitoring and response to security incidents, helping organizations quickly detect and respond to threats. It serves various industries such as healthcare, finance, retail, and manufacturing.
Jobman, established in 2009 in O'Connor, Australia, is a supplier of enterprise resource planning systems for manufacturers seeking to scale profits. The app has over ten integrations for accounting, cloud storage, CAD, production, and management. Businesses use its inventory management solution to reduce inventory costs, streamline tedious processes and traceability, eliminate errors, and improve supplier relationships. The company's app also has other features such as seamless updates, zero admin rights, full-time availability, usability from inexpensive devices, and quick configuration.
MRPeasy Ltd., located in Dallas, Texas, USA, has been a software manufacturer producing cloud-based production planning software for small enterprises since 2000. Some of the products that the company offers include production planning and scheduling, inventory management, purchasing, as well as CRM, team management, and accounting functionalities. These products are used by small manufacturers and distributors to manage their business operations. The company has also obtained its ISO 27001 certification for information security.
Ranking as of January 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | FieldEZ |
18.2%
|
| 2 | Waterloo Manufacturing Software |
18.2%
|
| 3 | Plex, by Rockwell Automation |
9.1%
|
| 4 | Fulcrum |
9.1%
|
| 5 | Fortra, LLC |
9.1%
|
| 6 | Jobman |
9.1%
|
| 7 | TradeSoft, Inc |
9.1%
|
| 8 | MaxScheduler.com |
9.1%
|
| 9 | MRPeasy Ltd. |
9.1%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the job scheduler page as of January 2025. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
|
3 | 75.0% |
Canada
|
1 | 25.0% |
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