Gain control over product development with vPlan

Product development consists of many moving parts: iterations, tests, prototypes, dependencies and multiple disciplines working simultaneously. Without a clear structure, delays, miscommunication and unnecessary pressure on the team arise.

With vPlan, you organise all your development work in one central place. From idea to prototype, and from test phase to release: you can see exactly what is happening, where the risks are and what has priority. This keeps product development manageable, predictable and, above all, achievable.

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How vPlan helps you with your product development

Structure in complex projects and development phases

Product development rarely runs linearly. Multiple projects, prototypes and iterations run alongside each other, each with their own steps and dependencies. As a result, it is often unclear what has priority and where work gets stuck.

With vPlan, you get one clear overview of all your projects and development phases. You can see exactly what is running, where something is fixed and which steps are needed to move forward, whether you work with OTAP, sprints or another Agile approach.

  • Combine projects, backlog items and development phases in one system.
  • See immediately where work is waiting for input or review.
  • Choose your ideal overview: list, Kanban, calendar or timeline view.

Insight into capacity prevents delays

One small delay, a design finished later than planned, a test that takes longer or a specialist who is fully booked, and the entire project immediately shifts. Many product development teams do not have clear insight into capacity. As a result, planning becomes too optimistic, leading to stalled processes and increasing delays.

With vPlan, you can see exactly how much capacity is available per team member or competency. You plan realistically, prevent overload and maintain room for iterations, tests and technical challenges that cannot always be predicted.

  • See immediately who is available and where bottlenecks arise
  • Plan based on realistic capacity instead of assumptions
  • Leave room for iterations and urgent issues
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Always insight into progress and dependencies

Many delays occur because no one knows exactly where work stands or which dependencies are still open. Is a component in design, engineering or testing? Does it still need to be reviewed? Or is something on hold because input is missing?

With vPlan, the status of every task and phase is clear. You can see exactly which development phase something is in, which deadlines are approaching and which dependencies impact the project. This allows you to adjust in time, before delays start to accumulate.

  • Monitor deadlines and progress with clear statuses
  • See which tasks are waiting for other disciplines
  • Identify technical bottlenecks early thanks to insight into lead time

Collaborate without noise

Information quickly becomes fragmented: documents in drives, revisions in emails, feedback in chats and planning in Excel. The result? Lost time, misunderstandings and duplicated work.

With vPlan, you collaborate in one central environment. Documentation, versions, comments and test results are always in the right place, ensuring everyone works with the same up-to-date information.

  • Add technical documentation, designs and test results to tasks
  • Collaborate easily with colleagues, suppliers and external engineers
  • Prevent misunderstandings with one clear source of information
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Collaboration

Respond directly on tasks, use @mentions, and keep all communication in one place. No more scattered chats or emails.

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Time tracking

Log hours worked per task or project and approve them with ease. This way, you stay in control of time and effort.

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Current status on the shop floor

Via tablet, PC or app, employees can see what they need to do and where they are in the process.

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Documentation

Document all important information. Add files, checklists, or customer details. Everything your team needs is in your planning, all in one place.

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What customers say

“We can't live without vPlan anymore!”

Read how Evany at Wastoren gained more time, efficiency, and a complete overview of the process with vPlan.

"vPlan has been the best choice we’ve ever made"

Read how Marco at PPD saves 1 FTE per week, reduces manual work, and has made a major efficiency leap thanks to vPlan.

"We can see where we stand at a glance."

Read how Michael at Sempergreen not only saves time with vPlan, but also gains more overview and reduces paper use.

"More room for creativity, less hassle in Excel"

Read how 1609Bold uses vPlan to plan flexibly, work more efficiently, and make time for creative thinking.

“vPlan connects our departments and the entire operation”

Read how Brunink Group saves hours each week with vPlan, brought more calm to the organisation, and gained full visibility across all departments.

“With vPlan, we finally have control over our projects”

At KNHS, all project information is now in one central place, accessible to everyone. No more scattered Excel files or separate documents.

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Frequently asked questions

How does vPlan help with planning capacity within product development?

vPlan provides insight into the available capacity per team member or discipline, such as engineers, designers and testers. This allows you to plan more realistically, prevent overload and maintain room for iterations, tests and unexpected technical challenges.

Does vPlan provide insight into dependencies between teams and tasks?

Yes. vPlan makes dependencies visible, allowing you te see which tasks are waiting for input from other disciplines. This helps you identify bottlenecks early and prevents delays from quietly accumulating.

How does vPlan support collaboration in product development?

With vPlan, you collaborate from one central source of truth. Documentation, designs, feedback, revisions and test results are linked to tasks. This ensures everyone works with the same up-to-date information and prevents miscommunication.

What are the concrete benefits of working with vPlan for product development teams?

Teams that work with vPlan experience:

- More overview in complex projects
- Better alignment between disciplines
- Less delay thanks to clear phases and capacity
- More calm and predictability in the development process

How does vPlan support Agile and Scrum approaches in product development?

vPlan supports Agile approaches such as Scrum by clearly planning tasks, backlog items and sprints. Teams can see which tasks are in sprint, where dependencies lie and which steps are needed to complete a feature or product component.

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Can vPlan help with planning R&D and engineering projects?

Yes. vPlan provides product development teams with insight into projects, development phases and capacity. This enables R&D, engineering and product teams to collaborate better, create realistic planning and identify delays at an early stage.

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