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 7)
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.
TCT Mobile Europe improves planning with Infor
Jan 18, 2012 Comments (0)
Infor has announced that mobile telephone manufacturer TCT Mobile Europe has selected Infor10 Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) as part of a re-engineering project of its information systems.
PSI receives important order from ArcelorMittal Poland
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PSI has been contracted by ArcelorMittal Poland with the delivery of PSImetals as the Supply Chain and Advanced Planning System as well as Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for flat carbon steel production sites in Cracow, Sosnowiec Swietochlowice and continuous casting area in Dabrowa Grnicza.
TNT Express, Ortec and Tilburg University finalists at the 2012 Edelman Award for achievement in Operations Research
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The collaborative, supply chain-wide optimisation efforts of TNT Express, Ortec and Tilburg University have been officially recognised by the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS).
Deschutes Microbrewery chooses Demand Solutions software suite for supply chain management
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Demand Management, Inc. has announced that Deschutes Brewery has selected Demand Solutions supply chain management software to increase forecast accuracy and customer service levels.
Compania Siderurgica Nacional (CSN) selects Broner to provide new Integrated scheduling solution
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Broner Metals Solutions has been selected by CSN to implement a new Caster and Hot Mill Scheduling solution for integration with Broner's existing planning and scheduling modules.
Expanding US fashion retailer rue21 keeps on top of trends with Maple Lake assortment planning software
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rue21, the US specialty apparel retailer with over 750 stores, has begun to implement Maple Lake assortment planning software.
Strong focus on ROI secures Opet deal for Ortec
Nov 30, 2011 Comments (0)
Following an extensive return on investment analysis, Opet, a leading player in the petroleum and oil industry and part of Koc Holding, has selected Ortec to automate its lubricant distribution planning.
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems saves $1 million in one year with Demand Solutions
Nov 24, 2011 Comments (0)
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) is a global manufacturer and distributor of a wide spectrum of products for the medical industry.
Managing Inventory for Optimal Advantage
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10 Common Inventory Mistakes and How to Correct Them. A Management Series White Paper Compliments of Demand Solutions.....free to download.
Ortec and Paragon take strategic partnership to the next level AIMMS Service Partnership agreement renewed
Nov 10, 2011 Comments (0)
The Ortec Consulting Group and Paragon Decision Technology have taken their strategic collaboration to the next level with a renewed partnership agreement.
