What is an APS?

An APS (Advanced Planning & Scheduling) system is an advanced planning tool that complements your ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software.

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While an ERP manages your data and transactions, an APS goes further: it uses powerful algorithms to create a realistic, executable, and above all, finite-capacity plan.

 

In practice, an APS takes all your real-world constraints into account and combines all these variables. The software then generates a plan that truly reflects the reality of your shop floor.

 

The result: fewer surprises, an optimized overall view, and better use of your resources.

 

In other words, an APS transforms planning from a theoretical exercise in Excel into a concrete, agile plan—based on finite capacity and continuously adapting to the day-to-day realities of manufacturing.