Many theories and commercial software solutions for Advanced Planning and Scheduling, known as APS, have appeared over the years. Ultimately, scheduling systems strive to answer the question of “When should this task be scheduled, and what resources should accomplish the work?” This paper examines the available methods for quickly creating production plans and schedules for manufacturers to meet their business objectives.
Advanced Planning, APS, FCS, S&OP (page 4)
Among the most popular software planning technologies is Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS). This is a type of software solution that sets out to ensure production capacity and the materials required for manufacture are optimally sourced and allocated to satisfy demand. Other related tools include Finite Capacity Scheduling. This approach sets out to understanding how much production capacity is possible within a specified timeframe. The aim is to manage workflow at an even and efficient pace throughout the production process. Finite scheduling tools differ from infinite capacity scheduling tools in that the latter are in the main more simple and unable to account for system issues/constraints that happen in real time.
Prodware and Preactor announce a global distribution agreement for planning and scheduling solutions
Sep 21, 2012 Comments (0)
IT solution provider Prodware has signed a global distribution agreement with software company Preactor. Prodware is an already well-established expert vendor, integrator and host of IT solutions for businesses in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) zone, providing high-quality business solutions and applications for a range of industries.
Twin Disc completes implementation of Logility Voyager Solutions to drive global sales and operations planning process
Sep 20, 2012 Comments (0)
Logility Inc., the supplier of collaborative solutions to optimise the supply chain, has announced that Twin Disc, Inc., a designer, manufacturer and distributor of marine and heavy-duty off-highway power transmission equipment, has implemented Logility Voyager Solutions to help power its global sales and operations planning (S&OP) process.
Preactor provides short- and long-term planning solution for food processing company
Sep 20, 2012 Comments (0)
Located in Luziânia/GO, Brazil, Brasfrigo S/A, is one of the largest Brazilian food companies, offering a wide range of quality products and traditionally recognised by the market. In operation since 1990, Brasfrigo markets its products nationallly and internationallly.
Hobbs sets sights on growth through improved planning
Sep 19, 2012 Comments (0)
Maple Lake has announced that Hobbs is to implement its 'out-of-the-box' QuickAssortment planning solution to improve its planning process, enable better financial control and more targeted range assortments for its online, wholesale and store channels.
Logility Voyager Proportional Profile Planning 'revolutionises forecast precision based on market and product attributes'
Sep 12, 2012 Comments (0)
Logility Inc., supplier of collaborative solutions to optimise the supply chain, has announced the availability of Logility Voyager Solutions Proportional Profile Planning, software that simplifies SKU-level planning for products where traditional demand planning techniques are ineffective.
Preactor awarded Gold Partner certification by Sage in North America
Aug 29, 2012 Comments (0)
Preactor, the production planning and scheduling software solutions provider, has been awarded Gold Certified Partner status by Sage in North America. This recognition complements Preactor's existing Global ISV status for Sage ERP X3 which it has held since January 2011 and has supported businesses worldwide in successfully integrating Sage ERP systems with Preactor's scheduling software.
QAD acquires DynaSys for €6.0 million
Aug 16, 2012 Comments (0)
QAD Inc., provider of enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies, has acquired Strasbourg, France-based DynaSys S.A., provider of supply chain planning software solutions, for €6.0 million (or approximately US$7.5 million).
Preactor awarded Gold Partner certification by Sage in North America
Aug 16, 2012 Comments (0)
Preactor has been awarded Gold Certified Partner status by Sage in North America. This recognition complements Preactor's existing Global ISV status for Sage ERP X3 which it has held since January 2011 and has supported businesses worldwide in successfully integrating Sage ERP systems with Preactor's scheduling software.
Ortec solution awarded for Innovation
Aug 01, 2012 Comments (0)
Ortec announces that its partner RediRack, the UK supplier of pallet racking, has won the UKWA 'Technology and Innovation' Award at the UKWA (The United Kingdom Warehousing Association) luncheon ceremony in London.
Seiki Scheduler - the real-time scheduling tool of choice for West Pharmaceutical Services
Jul 26, 2012 Comments (0)
Seiki Systems, a specialist provider of real-time production management solutions, has announced that West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. has successfully implemented the Seiki production scheduling solution at its dedicated Bodmin facility.
