Project managers cannot quickly identify which tasks are ready to start in MS Project

Project managers using MS Project waste significant time manually scanning Gantt charts and task lists to find tasks with no dependencies or completed prerequisites that are ready for immediate assignment. The software lacks a built-in 'next available tasks' filter or view, forcing users to rely on workarounds, custom formulas, or third-party tools. This delays task assignment, creates bottlenecks in project execution, and increases the cognitive load on PMs managing complex projects with hundreds of interdependent tasks.