Implementing an Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS) system would be easy if you could just import data from your ERP system and use it to create a schedule. But unfortunately, that is rarely the case.
Why ERP planning negates LEAN when managing increased levels of CHANGE
In Preactor AS, the Operation Properties functionality has been expanded upon, introducing the Operation Display Colors pane and the ability to create Operation Property Profiles. Created profiles can display a wide range of information, and allow for all sections of an operation bar to be modified.
The following is a summary of new features/functionality released in the Preactor product from version 12 through version 16.5.
This article clearly explains the importance of Scheduling which is sometimes called finite scheduling or Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) and how it can be used as a competitive advantage as the world looks to faster response times.
Combining APS and Lean to win with speed in the new global economy
This article discusses why so many manufacturers schedule their plants with Excel and clearly explains why this is almost always a path to disaster.
