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What It Is

Polly is a production planning tool from Polly Technologies ApS, clearly aimed at small and medium-sized manufacturers in Denmark. It positions itself as a more intuitive digital alternative to Excel and whiteboards, offering production planning, Gantt charts, capacity visibility, and task tracking through a web interface. The product emphasizes “starting with a small amount of data,” making it suitable for factories that are still scheduling production in spreadsheets and want to roll out a system gradually.

Core Features and Collaboration

At its core are an interactive Gantt chart and real-time scheduling. Planners can create plans with one click, receive alerts when plans deviate, and adjust schedules by dragging items in the Gantt chart. Managers can view capacity overviews, keep plans up to date, and ensure the team shares the same production view. Operators can view their work in task lists and update progress. Polly works on phones, tablets, desktops, and large screens, and runs directly in the browser with no installation required. Team roles include Planner, Manager, and Operator, but the official website does not explain granular permissions, approval workflows, or audit mechanisms.

Integrations, Deployment, and Security

For integrations, Polly can connect to ERP and other systems, provides an API for data transfer, and also supports CSV uploads, making it suitable for migrating basic data from an existing ERP or spreadsheets. However, the website does not list specific ERP brands, interface documentation, or developer tools. In terms of deployment, Polly is a cloud-based web application, with data hosted in the EU and development handled by a Danish team. Its security description remains at the level of “following the latest security practices,” without disclosing details on ISO, SOC, GDPR, encryption strategy, or backup mechanisms.

Pricing and Service

The official website does not publish pricing, plans, seat limits, or free trial information, and primarily moves prospects forward through demo bookings and sales contact. The FAQ states that the subscription includes direct in-platform support from the Polly team, along with several online meetings to help configure and launch the system. This model is relatively friendly for manufacturing companies, but buyers should confirm total cost, implementation scope, and ongoing service SLA before procurement.

Pros, Cons, and Who It Is For

Its strengths are its vertical focus, simple interface concept, convenient cross-device access, and the ability to improve scheduling transparency through Gantt charts. Its weaknesses are limited transparency around commercial terms and insufficient disclosure of permissions, security, and integration details. It is better suited to small and medium-sized manufacturers in Denmark or Europe, especially teams that still rely on Excel scheduling and want a lightweight way to adopt a production planning system.

Access from China and Alternatives

The official website provides no evidence regarding access from China, and does not disclose payment methods, Chinese-language interface availability, or local support. Chinese manufacturers evaluating Polly should test network connectivity, latency when accessing the EU cloud, cross-border data compliance, and payment options. It may also be worth comparing Odoo Manufacturing, Katana, MRPeasy, as well as more localized manufacturing planning software such as 用友, 金蝶, 鼎捷, and 黑湖.