# Best Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Software

  *By [Nathan Calabrese](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/nathan-calabrese)*

   Advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software helps manufacturers optimize the allocation of raw materials and production capacity to fulfill demand. APS is most beneficial to companies with complex manufacturing operations which require advanced planning functionality. While manufacturing departments benefit most from using APS software, this type of software can also be leveraged by other departments such as inventory management and procurement.

APS software integrates with [manufacturing execution systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/manufacturing-execution-system) to deploy production plans on the shop floor. Integration with [ERP systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/erp-systems) is also required to exchange information on demand, inventory, and production.

To qualify for inclusion in the Advanced Planning and Scheduling category, a product must:

- Consolidate demand information from multiple separate systems
- Track the availability of raw materials and production capacity
- Create production schedules based on demand and constraints
- Optimize production schedules based on changes in demand
- Allows managers to convert production plans into schedules
- Deliver production plans and schedules for multiple locations





## Category Overview

**Total Products under this Category:** 79


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## Best Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Software At A Glance

- **Leader:** [SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-cloud-erp-sap-s-4hana-cloud/reviews)
- **Highest Performer:** [L2L](https://www.g2.com/products/l2l/reviews)
- **Easiest to Use:** [Fulcrum](https://www.g2.com/products/fulcrum-fulcrum/reviews)
- **Top Trending:** [Acumatica](https://www.g2.com/products/acumatica/reviews)
- **Best Free Software:** [SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-cloud-erp-sap-s-4hana-cloud/reviews)


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## Top-Rated Products (Ranked by G2 Score)
### 1. [SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-cloud-erp-sap-s-4hana-cloud/reviews)
  SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud) is a modular ERP designed for every business need, powered by AI and analytics. SAP Cloud ERP enables users to run mission-critical operations in real time from anywhere, introduce new business models in any industry, and expand globally. SAP Cloud ERP is a SaaS product and can also be deployed in a hybrid landscape for quicker time to value.​ SAP Cloud ERP is the foundational component of the SAP Business Suite, a seamlessly integrated system of applications, data, and AI that connects and optimizes every part of your business, enabling smarter decisions, real-time insights, and intelligent automation.​


  **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 827

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Manage Resources:** 9.0/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Ease of Admin:** 8.2/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)
- **Production Plans:** 9.1/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Identify Demand:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [SAP](https://www.g2.com/sellers/sap)
- **Company Website:** https://www.sap.com/
- **Year Founded:** 1972
- **HQ Location:** Walldorf
- **Twitter:** @SAP (297,227 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/sap/ (141,341 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Who Uses This:** Consultant, Senior Consultant
  - **Top Industries:** Information Technology and Services, Accounting
  - **Company Size:** 47% Enterprise, 35% Mid-Market


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (99 reviews)
- Cloud-Based (76 reviews)
- Functionality (73 reviews)
- Efficiency (71 reviews)
- Real-Time Data (69 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Complexity (68 reviews)
- Learning Curve (63 reviews)
- Learning Difficulty (59 reviews)
- Complex Setup (52 reviews)
- Limited Customization (48 reviews)

### 2. [Acumatica](https://www.g2.com/products/acumatica/reviews)
  Acumatica Cloud ERP offers best-in-class functionality for small and mid-sized businesses to thrive in the digital economy. Its workflows span the full suite of business management applications, and it is built with open APIs for rapid integrations with other critical software. Its consumption-based licensing charges for resources used, not per user, and its future-proof platform drives value and provides flexibility, efficiency, and remote collaboration. Connected Business. Delivered. Rapid Integrations. Delivered. Remote Collaboration. Delivered. Business Resilience. Delivered. Future-proof platform. Delivered.


  **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1,904

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Manage Resources:** 8.7/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Ease of Admin:** 7.9/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)
- **Production Plans:** 8.5/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Identify Demand:** 8.6/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Acumatica](https://www.g2.com/sellers/acumatica)
- **Company Website:** https://www.acumatica.com
- **Year Founded:** 2008
- **HQ Location:** Bellevue, WA
- **Twitter:** @Acumatica (28,290 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/492504/ (702 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Who Uses This:** Controller, CFO
  - **Top Industries:** Construction, Manufacturing
  - **Company Size:** 49% Mid-Market, 28% Small-Business


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (557 reviews)
- Customizability (224 reviews)
- Customization (224 reviews)
- Features (201 reviews)
- Customization Options (176 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Missing Features (229 reviews)
- Learning Curve (191 reviews)
- Difficult Setup (142 reviews)
- User Unfriendliness (131 reviews)
- Complex Setup (128 reviews)

### 3. [Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/plex-smart-manufacturing-platform/reviews)
  Plex, by Rockwell Automation is a leader in cloud-delivered smart manufacturing solutions, empowering the world's manufacturers to make awesome products. The Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform includes solutions for manufacturing execution (MES), ERP, quality, supply chain planning and management, asset performance management, production monitoring, process automation and analytics to connect people, systems, machines and supply chains, enabling them to lead with precision, efficiency and agility. Our platform gives manufacturers the ability to connect, automate, track, and analyze every aspect of their business to drive transformation.


  **Average Rating:** 3.9/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 72

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Manage Resources:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Ease of Admin:** 7.2/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)
- **Production Plans:** 9.0/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Identify Demand:** 9.0/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Rockwell Automation](https://www.g2.com/sellers/rockwell-automation-da78dc32-f4d9-4343-b833-8c78bb1bf839)
- **Company Website:** https://www.rockwellautomation.com/
- **Year Founded:** 1903
- **HQ Location:** Milwaukee, WI
- **Twitter:** @ROKAutomation (44,356 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/2498/ (21,893 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Automotive, Food & Beverages
  - **Company Size:** 65% Mid-Market, 24% Enterprise


### 4. [Katana Cloud Inventory](https://www.g2.com/products/katana-cloud-inventory/reviews)
  Katana Cloud Inventory gives you a centralized view of your inventory to maintain optimal stock levels across all your locations and efficiently track products available for sale. Easily manage incoming orders from all your sales channels and issue purchase orders directly from Katana to ensure restocking at the right time and in the right quantities. Seamlessly integrate Katana with your ecommerce, accounting, and other business software to automate repetitive tasks and get real-time visibility over your daily operations and business performance.


  **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 113

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Manage Resources:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Ease of Admin:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)
- **Production Plans:** 8.2/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Identify Demand:** 7.8/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Katana](https://www.g2.com/sellers/katana)
- **Company Website:** https://katanamrp.com
- **Year Founded:** 2017
- **HQ Location:** Tallinn, Harju
- **Twitter:** @Katana_MRP (847 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/22321384/ (102 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Who Uses This:** Managing Director
  - **Top Industries:** Manufacturing, Consumer Goods
  - **Company Size:** 89% Small-Business, 9% Mid-Market


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (44 reviews)
- Customer Support (29 reviews)
- Inventory Management (22 reviews)
- Integrations (20 reviews)
- Helpful (17 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Limited Functionality (25 reviews)
- Missing Features (21 reviews)
- Lack of Features (19 reviews)
- Feature Deficiency (15 reviews)
- Data Management (13 reviews)

### 5. [L2L](https://www.g2.com/products/l2l/reviews)
  L2L is the Connected Manufacturing Operations Platform that eliminates downtime and increases productivity. Our platform delivers real-time guidance to frontline teams, unified control for operations leaders, and measurable insights for global executives. By digitizing frontline guidance and unifying system connectivity, we help manufacturers uncover, dispatch, and fix problems instantly, saving our customers over $5B annually in downtime costs. Why Manufacturers Choose L2L: - Fast Time to Value: Unlike legacy software that takes years to implement, our flexible approach delivers measurable impact in as little as 16 weeks. We provide a proven roadmap that allows you to start with maintenance stability and scale to total operational excellence. - By Manufacturers for Manufacturers: We don't just understand your challenges; we've lived them. L2L was built up from the shop floor and our team has decades of hands-on manufacturing experience. - Unified Shop Floor Execution: Stop chasing information across disparate systems. L2L unifies point systems like ERP, CMMS, MES, and more into one easy to use system for the frontline. Eliminate Blockers. Drive Productivity with L2L.


  **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 213

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Manage Resources:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Ease of Admin:** 8.5/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)
- **Production Plans:** 8.4/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Identify Demand:** 8.6/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [L2L](https://www.g2.com/sellers/l2l)
- **Company Website:** https://www.l2l.com
- **Year Founded:** 2010
- **HQ Location:** Salt Lake City, US
- **Twitter:** @Leading2Lean (348 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/l2l-manufacturingsoftware/ (167 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Manufacturing, Automotive
  - **Company Size:** 60% Mid-Market, 31% Enterprise


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (20 reviews)
- Efficiency (9 reviews)
- Efficiency Improvement (8 reviews)
- Features (7 reviews)
- Navigation Ease (7 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Complex Usability (12 reviews)
- Confusing Interface (5 reviews)
- Learning Curve (4 reviews)
- Poor Interface Usability (4 reviews)
- Poor Navigation (4 reviews)

### 6. [Fulcrum](https://www.g2.com/products/fulcrum-fulcrum/reviews)
  Fulcrum replaces ERP, MRP, QMS, and MES with a Manufacturing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform, allowing small and mid-sized manufacturers to improve efficiency through workflow optimization and automated data collection. Fulcrum delivers value through a fully digital, paperless workflow leveraging machine learning, automation, predictive analytics, and advanced heuristics to drive throughput and profitability. Software doesn't have to be complicated. The software you use in your personal life (Facebook, Uber, Amazon, etc.) is intuitive, and you don't need training to understand how it works. Why should your business software be any different? We're helping manufacturers transition to cutting-edge, future-proof software that lowers the stress of everyday operations, gets more out of good employees who are difficult to hire, automates tedious tasks, and operates more efficiently than what exists in the manufacturing software space today.


  **Average Rating:** 4.9/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 26

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Manage Resources:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Ease of Admin:** 9.5/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)
- **Production Plans:** 9.5/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Identify Demand:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Fulcrum](https://www.g2.com/sellers/fulcrum-99553cd4-cff4-4d2f-a1a5-7cd0a1cf4125)
- **Year Founded:** 2015
- **HQ Location:** Minneapolis, Minnesota
- **Twitter:** @fulcrumhq (258 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/fulcrumpro/ (77 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Manufacturing
  - **Company Size:** 77% Small-Business, 15% Mid-Market


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (12 reviews)
- Customer Support (9 reviews)
- Customer Service (8 reviews)
- Features (8 reviews)
- User-Friendly (8 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Complex Usability (8 reviews)
- Inefficient Workflow (4 reviews)
- Integration Issues (4 reviews)
- Limited Functionality (4 reviews)
- Technical Glitches (4 reviews)

### 7. [MRPeasy](https://www.g2.com/products/mrpeasy/reviews)
  MRPeasy is a cloud-based AI-powered, user-friendly ERP/MRP software for small manufacturers and distributors (10-200 employees). The software is purpose-built to provide small and medium-sized businesses with robust yet easy-to-use tools for tracking and managing all aspects of their workflows and stock. It combines advanced production and inventory management functionalities with purchases, sales, supply chain management, accounting, and forecasting tools. At the heart of MRPeasy lies a powerful manufacturing resource planning (MRP) system that enables complete control over production planning and scheduling, shop floor operations, capacity planning, bill of materials (BOM) management, and production tracking. Tools for subcontracting, quality control, master production scheduling, product returns, scrap management, and much more are also included. MRPeasy effortlessly tracks all inventory movements, ensuring you always know what you have in stock, where it’s located in the warehouse, and where it came from. It simplifies tasks like calculating production costs and lead times, booking materials to production orders, and making on-the-fly inventory adjustments. It lets you know when stock is running low and generates pre-filled purchase orders for out-of-stock items. Thanks to full end-to-end traceability, MRPeasy streamlines stock and order management, accurately tracking all costs, orders, and production activities. It includes stock lot, batch, and serial number tracking, a built-in barcode system, expiration tracking, an SKU system, and many other essential inventory and supply management tools. MRPeasy also incorporates a manufacturing CRM module and a B2B customer portal for intuitive sales management. It also fully integrates with your choice of eCommerce, CRM, or fulfillment apps, such as Shopify, Pipedrive, WooCommerce, Shipstation, and many others. Accounting is simplified thanks to full integrations with Xero and Quickbooks. Empower your small manufacturing or distribution operation with affordable, user-friendly, easy-to-scale software. Boost your profitability, reduce waste, and improve operational efficiency. with MRPeasy!


  **Average Rating:** 4.6/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 50

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Manage Resources:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Ease of Admin:** 8.5/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)
- **Production Plans:** 8.7/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Identify Demand:** 7.9/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [MRPeasy](https://www.g2.com/sellers/mrpeasy)
- **Company Website:** https://www.mrpeasy.com
- **Year Founded:** 2014
- **HQ Location:** Bristol, England
- **Twitter:** @mrpeasy (596 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/3840848/ (35 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Who Uses This:** Director
  - **Top Industries:** Manufacturing
  - **Company Size:** 82% Small-Business, 14% Mid-Market


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (15 reviews)
- Inventory Management (11 reviews)
- Customer Support (9 reviews)
- Customer Service (8 reviews)
- Efficiency (7 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Missing Features (7 reviews)
- Feature Deficiency (4 reviews)
- Limited Functionality (4 reviews)
- Learning Curve (3 reviews)
- Navigation Difficulty (3 reviews)

### 8. [TACTIC](https://www.g2.com/products/waterloo-manufacturing-software0-tactic/reviews)
  Does not replace your MRP / ERP! TACTIC is highly customizable production scheduling and advanced planning and scheduling software. TACTIC helps manufacturers reduce supply and inventory costs while improving customer service. Manufacturers use TACTIC's sophisticated scheduling algorithms and what-if features to promise delivery, plan and schedule production, plan material and capacity, and deal with changes and problems.


  **Average Rating:** 4.8/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 11

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Manage Resources:** 9.8/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Production Plans:** 9.1/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Identify Demand:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Waterloo Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/waterloo-software)
- **Year Founded:** 1992
- **HQ Location:** N/A
- **Twitter:** @WaterlooMfgSftw (11 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/waterloo-manufacturing-software/ (3 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 91% Mid-Market, 9% Enterprise


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (5 reviews)
- Real-Time Data (2 reviews)
- Financial Management (1 reviews)
- Integrations (1 reviews)
- Interface Design (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Slow Performance (2 reviews)
- Data Management (1 reviews)
- Integration Issues (1 reviews)
- Limited Functionality (1 reviews)
- Performance Issues (1 reviews)

### 9. [PlanetTogether](https://www.g2.com/products/planettogether/reviews)
  PlanetTogether is a rapid-to-implement and easy-to-use scheduling solution for manufacturers and producers. Integrate your core IT infrastructure, ERP, MRP, or MES system. PlanetTogether is a prime APS integration solution for SAP ERP, SAP ByDesign, Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations (AX), Aptean Ross, SQL Server, QAD, and many other industry leaders. Be ready for Smart Factory and Industry 4.0 initiatives.


  **Average Rating:** 4.6/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 11

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Manage Resources:** 9.3/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Ease of Admin:** 8.7/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)
- **Production Plans:** 9.3/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Identify Demand:** 9.3/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [PlanetTogether](https://www.g2.com/sellers/planettogether)
- **Year Founded:** 2003
- **HQ Location:** Encinitas, CA
- **Twitter:** @PlanetTogether (984 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/planettogether-inc./ (65 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 45% Mid-Market, 36% Enterprise


### 10. [Logility Solutions](https://www.g2.com/products/logility-solutions/reviews)
  Logility is a market-leading provider of AI-first supply chain management solutions engineered to help organizations build sustainable digital supply chains that improve people’s lives and the world we live in. The company’s approach is designed to reimagine supply chain planning by shifting away from traditional “what happened” processes to an AI-driven strategy that combines the power of humans and machines to predict and be ready for what’s coming. Logility’s fully integrated, end-to-end platform helps clients know faster, turn uncertainty into opportunity, and transform the supply chain from a cost center to an engine for growth.


  **Average Rating:** 4.1/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 113

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Manage Resources:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Ease of Admin:** 8.1/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)
- **Production Plans:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Identify Demand:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Aptean](https://www.g2.com/sellers/aptean)
- **Company Website:** https://www.aptean.com
- **Year Founded:** 2012
- **HQ Location:** Alpharetta, Georgia
- **Twitter:** @Aptean (1,624 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/2681769/ (3,053 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Consumer Goods, Food & Beverages
  - **Company Size:** 56% Mid-Market, 33% Enterprise


### 11. [Aptean Industrial Manufacturing ERP Made2Manage Edition](https://www.g2.com/products/aptean-industrial-manufacturing-erp-made2manage-edition/reviews)
  Aptean Discrete Manufacturing ERP Made2Manage Edition is a powerful ERP (enterprise resource planning) solution designed for industrial and discrete manufacturers. From smaller job shops to larger multi-site manufacturers, Made2Manage ERP offers flexible configurations that adapt to your business size and needs. Whether your business is focused on make-to-order, assemble-to-order, or engineer-to-order processes, this ERP system provides the tools you need to streamline workflows, enhance visibility, and drive profitability. Made2Manage integrates production management, inventory control, financial oversight, and advanced scheduling into one user-friendly platform. A sample of its features at a glance: • Real-time planning and scheduling: Optimize workflows with advanced tools to prioritize operations, manage capacity constraints, and ensure on-time delivery. • Enhanced profitability insights: Use the Margin Analyzer to gain a clear understanding of job profitability by consolidating costs for materials, labor, and production. • Integrated supply chain management: Automate inventory and materials management for accurate stock levels and efficient resource utilization. • Multi-constraint scheduling: Balance machinery, labor, and tooling availability to boost throughput and production efficiency. What makes Aptean Discrete Manufacturing Made2Manage Edition stand out? • Cloud-enabled security: Hosted on Microsoft Azure, Made2Manage offers a secure, always-available environment with a minimum 99.9% uptime and data backups for peace of mind. • Expertly designed for industrial and discrete manufacturers in industries like metal fabrication, industrial machinery, and electronics. • Extremely flexible and scalable: Whether you're a small job shop or a multi-site operation, the system grows with your business and ensures reliability with cloud capabilities. • Optimized for "To-Order" processes: Made2Manage supports make-to-order, assemble-to-order, and engineer-to-order manufacturing with tools that prioritize flexibility and responsiveness. • Streamlines your operations: Made2Manage centralizes quoting, order management, production tracking, and financial oversight in one platform for improved efficiency. • Delivers practical, clear, actionable insights: Get real-time data on job costs, material usage, and production efficiency helps drive informed decision-making. If you want to streamline your operations, reduce costs and improve your supply chain visibility, Made2Manage is the right ERP for your business. Reach out to us today for a free demo.


  **Average Rating:** 3.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 63

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Manage Resources:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Ease of Admin:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)
- **Production Plans:** 7.5/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Identify Demand:** 5.0/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Aptean](https://www.g2.com/sellers/aptean)
- **Company Website:** https://www.aptean.com
- **Year Founded:** 2012
- **HQ Location:** Alpharetta, Georgia
- **Twitter:** @Aptean (1,624 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/2681769/ (3,053 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Who Uses This:** Controller
  - **Top Industries:** Manufacturing
  - **Company Size:** 63% Mid-Market, 37% Small-Business


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (31 reviews)
- Customer Service (13 reviews)
- Cloud-Based (12 reviews)
- Navigation Ease (12 reviews)
- Customer Support (11 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Technical Glitches (13 reviews)
- Slow Performance (12 reviews)
- Limitations (11 reviews)
- Slow Loading (11 reviews)
- Software Bugs (11 reviews)

### 12. [AIMMS Prescriptive Analytics Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/aimms-prescriptive-analytics-platform/reviews)
  A scalable approach to business optimization and modeling needs. Our customers have built hundreds of custom solutions to reduce costs, avoid unnecessary expenses and improve decision making across their organizations. Examples include: production planning and scheduling, warehouse slotting, long range capacity planning, maintenance planning, pricing, sourcing and blending and many more. The AIMMS Prescriptive Analytics Platform is a rapid model building and deployment technology perfected over 30 years by mathematicians, modeling experts and data scientists, working in conjunction with computer scientists, software engineers, cloud experts and UI/UX professionals. We help provide a repeatable way to build and deploy custom optimization-based apps to end-users across your organization. Your team gets the benefits of cutting-edge technology powered by analytics that is continuously updated to reflect the evolving needs of analytics and IT teams for flexibility, speed, app deployment and maintenance. Our intuitive design enables you to easily test new approaches on the fly, go from idea to a prototype quickly and iterate with end-users leading to higher adoption and satisfaction.


  **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 11

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Ease of Admin:** 6.5/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [AIMMS](https://www.g2.com/sellers/aimms)
- **Year Founded:** 1989
- **HQ Location:** Haarlem, Netherlands
- **Twitter:** @AIMMS (1,206 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/207404/ (134 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 57% Enterprise, 29% Small-Business


### 13. [Epsilon3](https://www.g2.com/products/epsilon3/reviews)
  Epsilon3 is the first AI-powered procedure and resource management tool designed for teams that engineer, build, test, and operate advanced products and systems. ✔ Standardize & Optimize Processes Our interoperable procedure execution system replaces inefficient checklists managed with paper, spreadsheets, docs, and outdated planning tools. Automatically track every step to ensure quality, consistency, and traceability. ✔ Fuel Rapid Iteration & Innovation Built-in version control, conditional workflows, and real-time data synchronization keep stakeholders on the same page. Enable continuous improvement and quick, data-driven decisions to stay far ahead of the competition. ✔ Streamline & Scale Operations Securely integrate siloed systems and automate repetitive, error-prone tasks to boost productivity and prevent delays. Simplify training, reduce costs, and maintain efficiency as your operations expand to meet demand. Epsilon3 is trusted by industry leaders like NASA, Blue Origin, Firefly Aerospace, Sierra Space, Redwire, Shift4, AeroVironment, Commonwealth Fusion Systems, and other commercial and government organizations. The company and platform were built by engineering leaders from SpaceX, NASA, and Google. Learn how: https://www.epsilon3.io/


  **Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 259

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Manage Resources:** 6.5/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Ease of Admin:** 8.7/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)
- **Production Plans:** 6.3/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Identify Demand:** 6.3/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Epsilon3](https://www.g2.com/sellers/epsilon3)
- **Company Website:** https://epsilon3.io
- **Year Founded:** 2021
- **HQ Location:** Los Angeles, California
- **Twitter:** @Epsilon3Inc (1,052 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/epsilon3inc (32 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Who Uses This:** Customer Service Representative
  - **Top Industries:** Aviation & Aerospace, Financial Services
  - **Company Size:** 43% Mid-Market, 40% Enterprise


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (80 reviews)
- Procedure Management (42 reviews)
- Features (30 reviews)
- Efficiency (27 reviews)
- Efficiency Improvement (24 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Learning Curve (35 reviews)
- Complexity (33 reviews)
- Confusing Procedures (29 reviews)
- Complex Procedures (27 reviews)
- Confusion (24 reviews)

### 14. [CyberPlan](https://www.g2.com/products/cyberplan/reviews)
  CyberPlan is the software that has enabled manufacturing companies to create optimized production plans for more than 30 years. It does this by anticipating unforeseen events, visualizing the causes of problems and simulating alternative scenarios to achieve business goals without wasting time and resources. The comprehensive and adaptable suite includes the APS, Demand Planning and S&OP modules, and the innovative Demand Driven methodology, all of which can be integrated with each other. In this way CyberPlan covers all processes to manage the entire production process, from sales forecasting, to simulative analysis of alternative scenarios, to finite capacity planning and detailed scheduling. The software's speed and usability are ensured by advanced algorithms, code that makes it adaptable, RAM databases with high computational capacity, and an easy and intuitive graphical interface. CyberPlan makes it possible to simplify complex decisions, give visibility into alternative future scenarios, lighten the work of planners, and use real, objective, up-to-date data. The end result is the best possible production plan that optimizes the needs of customers, the company and its suppliers to increase service levels and reduce production costs. CyberPlan integrates with all major ERPs-such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, Infor, Ad Hoc Infinity, JDE, Sage, Oracle, Panthera-providing complete supply chain control. CyberPlan has been recognized by Gartner among the Notable Vendors in the Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions.


  **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 16

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Manage Resources:** 9.7/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Ease of Admin:** 7.5/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)
- **Production Plans:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Identify Demand:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Cybertec](https://www.g2.com/sellers/cybertec)
- **Year Founded:** 1991
- **HQ Location:** Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/51364 (132 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 44% Mid-Market, 31% Small-Business


### 15. [GPS](https://www.g2.com/products/gps/reviews)
  GPS is made up of APS (Advanced Planning System) & SCM (Supply Chain Management) and is used for planning of materials and resources with finite capacity, production scheduling & collaboration with suppliers and contractors. GPS highlights objectives that cannot be reached in time, the extent of the delay and all the events that contribute to generating problems.


  **Average Rating:** 4.7/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 26

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Manage Resources:** 7.9/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Ease of Admin:** 5.0/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)
- **Production Plans:** 7.7/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Identify Demand:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [MBM](https://www.g2.com/sellers/mbm)
- **Year Founded:** 1980
- **HQ Location:** Padova, PD
- **Twitter:** @MBMItalia (33 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/mbm-italia/?trk=company_logo (19 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 46% Small-Business, 36% Mid-Market


### 16. [Simio Production Scheduling](https://www.g2.com/products/simio-production-scheduling/reviews)
  This invaluable production scheduling software for manufacturing allows you to build a simulation model that fully captures both the detailed constraints and variations within your system.


  **Average Rating:** 3.3/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 11

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Manage Resources:** 7.6/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Ease of Admin:** 3.3/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)
- **Production Plans:** 6.9/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Identify Demand:** 7.6/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Simio](https://www.g2.com/sellers/simio)
- **Year Founded:** 2006
- **HQ Location:** Sewickley, PA
- **Twitter:** @simio (548 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/634101/ (54 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 46% Enterprise, 31% Mid-Market


### 17. [Cetec ERP](https://www.g2.com/products/cetec-erp/reviews)
  Cetec ERP is a highly practical web-based ERP platform built for small and mid-market manufacturing companies. It is designed to help SMB manufacturers efficiently manage all aspects of their manufacturing company and solve their most difficult challenges unique to a manufacturing environment. It is built on modern/innovative technology, which positions its customers to successfully transform their business, become resilient as a company, and grow efficiently. An enterprise-caliber ERP solution provided at an approachable price point, Cetec ERP’s streamlined, transparent, and straightforward model makes for a fast and affordable implementation. It provides a low barrier of entry to ERP for manufacturers that perpetually adds value to manufacturers with modern technology, user friendly interfaces, real-time data, strong cost accounting, and a fully integrated workflow. Cetec ERP is making ERP accessible to any manufacturer looking to run their business the right way As an all-in-one, web-native cloud ERP platform, Cetec ERP is simple, nimble, user-friendly, flexible, and robust with a deep feature-set built for manufacturing. The solution includes modules and functionality for complex BOMs, sales and job costing, inventory control and traceability, mobile warehouse, procurement and supply chain management, scheduling and capacity planning, shop floor management, quality assurance, document mgmt and control, accounting, and open APIs for easy integration to any other software.


  **Average Rating:** 4.1/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 40

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Manage Resources:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Ease of Admin:** 8.2/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)
- **Production Plans:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Identify Demand:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Cetec ERP](https://www.g2.com/sellers/cetec-erp)
- **Year Founded:** 1996
- **HQ Location:** Austin, TX
- **Twitter:** @CetecERP (110 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/tech-x-inc-/ (54 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Manufacturing, Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
  - **Company Size:** 55% Small-Business, 40% Mid-Market


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (8 reviews)
- Customer Support (4 reviews)
- Cloud-Based (3 reviews)
- Comprehensive Solutions (3 reviews)
- Comprehensive Usage (3 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Complexity (4 reviews)
- Incomplete Information (3 reviews)
- Learning Curve (3 reviews)
- Bug Issues (2 reviews)
- Bugs (2 reviews)

### 18. [HAL APS](https://www.g2.com/products/hal-aps/reviews)
  HAL APS is an advanced planning and scheduling system designed to optimize production processes in manufacturing environments characterized by high variability and unpredictability. It addresses challenges such as delayed deliveries, equipment breakdowns, employee absenteeism, and fluctuating production priorities by providing real-time, data-driven scheduling solutions. Key Features and Functionality: - Ultra-Fast Scheduling: HAL APS utilizes advanced algorithms and the Redis database to perform rapid scheduling calculations, enabling immediate responses to production changes. - Drag-and-Drop Interface: The system offers an intuitive Gantt chart interface, allowing planners to adjust schedules effortlessly through drag-and-drop actions, with real-time recalculations and decision-making. - Artificial Intelligence Integration: Incorporating machine learning algorithms, HAL APS supports complex decision-making processes, enhancing the planner's ability to manage intricate production scenarios. - Comprehensive Visualization: The platform provides detailed Gantt charts and tabular views, displaying relationships between technological operations over time, facilitating effective scenario analysis and real-time simulations. - Industry-Specific Solutions: HAL APS includes tailored functionalities for various industries, such as machinery, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and more, addressing unique production challenges and requirements. Primary Value and Problem Solving: HAL APS empowers manufacturing companies to enhance production efficiency by effectively managing and adapting to unforeseen changes in the supply chain and internal processes. By optimizing resource utilization, minimizing changeover times, and providing real-time insights, the system helps reduce production costs, improve on-time deliveries, and increase overall profitability. Its flexibility and advanced features make it a valuable tool for planners seeking to navigate the complexities of modern manufacturing environments.


  **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 7

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Manage Resources:** 5.8/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Production Plans:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Identify Demand:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [HOST Sp. zo.o.](https://www.g2.com/sellers/host-sp-zo-o)
- **Year Founded:** 1992
- **HQ Location:** Konin, PL
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/hostsoftware/ (14 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 57% Small-Business, 43% Enterprise


### 19. [Intergraph Smart Materials](https://www.g2.com/products/intergraph-smart-materials/reviews)
  Intergraph Smart Materials is an integrated solution for life cycle material, supply chain, and subcontract management. It provides a common collaboration platform and project workbench for all partners in any engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) project supply chain


  **Average Rating:** 4.8/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 5

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Manage Resources:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Ease of Admin:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)
- **Production Plans:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Identify Demand:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Octave](https://www.g2.com/sellers/octave-9e5a428c-f303-4735-9417-dff1ef5736d4)
- **HQ Location:** Madison, US
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/octaveintelligence/ (2,352 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 40% Enterprise, 40% Mid-Market


### 20. [Asprova APS](https://www.g2.com/products/asprova-aps/reviews)
  We have made it our mission to develop an Advanced Planning and Scheduling system (APS) specifically for Just-in-Time production. It is designed to meet the rigorous demands of Japan’s top Lean manufacturers and now Asprova APS is the scheduling software of choice for most major Japanese companies. Easily integrated into a company’s existing IT environment, Asprova optimizes production planning and contributes to cost reduction. An industry standard software but with exceptional adaptability means it is useable in a wide range of industries. Over 99% of customer-specific modifications are done using already existing standard parameters – without a need for programming!


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 4

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Manage Resources:** 7.8/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Ease of Admin:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)
- **Production Plans:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Identify Demand:** 7.8/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Asprova](https://www.g2.com/sellers/asprova)
- **Year Founded:** 2008
- **HQ Location:** Wetzlar, DE
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/asprova-ag/ (16 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 40% Small-Business, 40% Enterprise


### 21. [First Resonance ION Factory OS](https://www.g2.com/products/first-resonance-ion-factory-os/reviews)
  ION is the manufacturing platform for builders of complex, cutting-edge hardware. It connects your people, processes, and parts across the factory with live data, agentic AI, and traceability, so you can move faster from R&D to full-scale production. Unlike legacy MES or ERP systems, ION is built to handle frequent design changes, high-mix production, and real-time decision-making. From dynamic scheduling to actionable analytics, ION helps your team operate with the speed, precision, and agility that modern manufacturing demands.


  **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 17

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Manage Resources:** 8.0/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Ease of Admin:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)
- **Production Plans:** 8.0/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Identify Demand:** 6.0/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [First Resonance](https://www.g2.com/sellers/first-resonance)
- **Year Founded:** 2018
- **HQ Location:** Los Angeles, California
- **Twitter:** @firstresonance (931 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/firstresonance (51 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Aviation & Aerospace
  - **Company Size:** 76% Mid-Market, 24% Small-Business


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Customer Support (1 reviews)
- Customization (1 reviews)
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)
- Easy Implementation (1 reviews)
- Features (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Limited Customization (1 reviews)
- Software Bugs (1 reviews)
- Technical Challenges (1 reviews)
- Update Issues (1 reviews)

### 22. [Global Shop Solutions ERP](https://www.g2.com/products/global-shop-solutions-erp/reviews)
  We simplify your manufacturing.™ Global Shop Solutions AI-driven ERP software provides the applications needed to deliver a quality part on time, every time from quote to cash and everything in between including shop management, scheduling, inventory, accounting, quality control, CRM and 25 more. Built with AI in mind and available in the cloud or on premise, our manufacturing customers benefit from real-time inventory accuracy, improved on-time delivery, lower administrative costs, increased sales and improved customer service. Headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas includes a state-of-the-art R&D facility and Global Shop Solutions training center. Through our offices in the U.S., Mexico, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, the company supports thousands of manufacturing facilities in over 25 countries and nearly 30 industries.


  **Average Rating:** 3.9/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 20

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Manage Resources:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Ease of Admin:** 7.4/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)
- **Production Plans:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Identify Demand:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Global Shop Solutions](https://www.g2.com/sellers/global-shop-solutions)
- **Year Founded:** 1976
- **HQ Location:** The Woodlands, TX
- **Twitter:** @globalshoperp (1,167 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/63490/ (334 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 60% Mid-Market, 40% Small-Business


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- All-in-One Solutions (1 reviews)
- Automation (1 reviews)
- Beginner-Friendly (1 reviews)
- Customizability (1 reviews)
- Customization (1 reviews)


### 23. [DELMIA Ortems](https://www.g2.com/products/delmia-ortems/reviews)
  DELMIA Ortems, part of Dassault Systèmes group, offers collaborative manufacturing planning and production scheduling software solutions for manufacturing and service companies. The solutions are totally integrated into ERP, MES, and PLM solutions. DELMIA Ortems provides a comprehensive line of services based on its expertise in the planning and scheduling field, its know-how based on implementing thousands of projects and a vertical business approach to over 16,000 major group and SME users in more than 60 countries.


  **Average Rating:** 4.8/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 3

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Manage Resources:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Production Plans:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Identify Demand:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Dassault Systemes](https://www.g2.com/sellers/dassault-systemes)
- **Year Founded:** 1981
- **HQ Location:** Velizy-Villacoublay
- **Twitter:** @Dassault3DS (74,179 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/3896/ (27,256 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** EPA: DSY.PA

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 67% Mid-Market, 33% Small-Business


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- ERP Integration (1 reviews)
- Features (1 reviews)
- Real-Time Data (1 reviews)
- Workflow Management (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Customization Difficulties (2 reviews)
- Complex Adaptation (1 reviews)
- Learning Curve (1 reviews)

### 24. [ORSOFT Manufacturing Workbench](https://www.g2.com/products/orsoft-manufacturing-workbench/reviews)
  ORSOFT Manufacturing Workbench is an advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software which can be used as an add-on to SAP ERP and SAP S/4HANA.


  **Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 3


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [OR Soft Jaenicke](https://www.g2.com/sellers/or-soft-jaenicke)
- **Year Founded:** 1990
- **HQ Location:** Leipzig, DE
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/orsoft (1 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business


### 25. [PPAP Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/ppap-manager/reviews)
  A cloud-based solution that enables the manufacturing companies to be more efficient by streamlining the workflow of Parts Approval called PPAP. The solution not only streamlines the workflow of PPAPs approval and saves more than 50% of the time, but also extracts analytics and metrics allowing our customers to: · Reduce costs · Make better business decisions · and ensure compliance with the industry standards


  **Average Rating:** 4.8/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 3

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Manage Resources:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Ease of Admin:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)
- **Production Plans:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- **Identify Demand:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [PPAP Mgr](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ppap-mgr)
- **Year Founded:** 2017
- **HQ Location:** Detroit, US
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/ppapmanager/ (21 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 67% Small-Business, 33% Mid-Market




## Parent Category

[ Manufacturing](https://www.g2.com/categories/manufacturing)



## Related Categories

- [ERP Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/erp-systems)
- [Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/manufacturing-execution-system)
- [Discrete ERP Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/discrete-erp)



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## Buyer Guide

### What You Should Know About Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Software

### What is Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Software?

Advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software helps manufacturers optimize the allocation of raw materials and production capacity to fulfill demand. This software allows manufacturers to manage production planning and shop floor scheduling. This software helps generate achievable production schedules using advanced algorithms to balance demand and capacity. Using APS software can help with shorter lead times to meet customer demands and easier, more rapid responses to unexpected production changes.

APS is most beneficial to companies with complex manufacturing operations which require advanced planning functionality. Other departments such as inventory management and procurement can also leverage APS software.

**What Does APS Stand For?**

APS stands for advanced planning and scheduling and is commonly referred to as advanced manufacturing.

### What are the Common Features of Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Software?

The following are some core features of advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software:

**Production schedules based on demand and constraints:** Using advanced algorithms to balance demand and capacity, APS software enables manufacturers to quickly analyze and calculate achievable production schedules while considering multiple constraints and business rules.

**Modeling capabilities:** APS software can create detailed digital models of the production environment, including production constraints.

**Algorithm optimization:** Algorithms optimization allows the comparison of a plan or schedule variations in order to arrive at the best possible solution.

**Distribution planning:** Distribution planning coordinates the demand for a future period with the on-hand inventory and the safety stock requirements for that period. Overall, this component determines how much inventory of each material or part is needed to achieve high order-fulfillment status.

**Transportation planning:** Transportation planning identifies the transportation needs of a facility and assesses the efficiency, cost, and design of the transportation model. Transportation planning also involves defining future policies, goals, investments, and designs to adequately prepare for future transportation needs.

### What are the Benefits of Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Software?

Advanced planning and scheduling solutions improve the coordination of manufacturing processes and provide greater visibility to increase on-time delivery while reducing inventory levels and waste. The benefits of this software include:

**Increased visibility:**  ** ** APS software can identify what types of products are running, any capacity bottlenecks, and late orders or materials.

**Waste reduction:** By streamlining production operations, APS software helps to reduce waste within operations, cuts costs, and improves profitability. 

**Heightened responsiveness:** APS software can quickly respond to customer and market demands by automatically generating production schedules, allowing planners and schedulers to change strategies and production schedules, accommodate new products, and support fast changeovers.

### Who Uses Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Software?

The following teams use advanced planning and scheduling software:

**Inventory management teams:** Inventory management teams use APS software to track how much inventory is available within a specific period and set up alerts if the inventory levels are experiencing a shortage, below the safety stock, adequate, or above the maximum inventory allowed.

**Manufacturing teams:** Manufacturing teams use APS software to manage production planning and shop floor scheduling, as well as balance demand and capacity and generate achievable production schedules.

### Challenges with Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Software

APS solutions can come with their own set of challenges. 

**Real-time data requirements:** The more data APS systems have to work with, the more effectively they can provide workable plans, but this information should include data from as many touch points on the value chain as possible. Manufacturing is dynamic, so it’s necessary that capacity, lead time, and workloads are based on real-time data and not assumed information.

**Disconnected from software ecosystem:** APS platforms typically don’t feature the transactional elements similar to an ERP system, which can leave it disconnected from the rest of its software ecosystem. This could lead to the generation of plans that don’t reflect recent changes to the production area.

**Production triggers:** Manufacturing orders can be triggered by demand forecasting, customer orders, or a combination of both. If the production management has both triggers, the software should be flexible enough to accommodate both. If not, it can lead to overproduction of some products in real time or backorders on others.

### How to Buy Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Software 

#### Requirements Gathering (RFI/RFP) for Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Software

When selecting APS software, it is essential to first look at how the business operates and then familiarize oneself with the different types of software available. There are various options for APS software products, including those designed for the business needs of small and medium-sized companies. Some things to consider while buying APS software include its ability to calculate production schedules, how many constraints and business rules it can handle, and how quickly it can change strategies.

#### Compare Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Software Products

**Create a long list**

Depending on the industry, the buyer might want to create a long list of software products designed to help businesses in that particular industry. For example, there are platforms specifically built for enterprise-sized manufacturers, while other platforms have flexibility with the number of users and allow additional production locations to be integrated.

**Create a short list**

After reviewing and researching the software on the long list, the buyer can whittle it down based on the budget. APS software is available for all budgets, and some general applications may be downloaded free or bought off the shelf at a lower price.

However, buyers must keep in mind that the more specialized a software is, the more expensive it gets. This is the case because the user base for specialized software is relatively small. The company should be prepared to pay a premium if it wants something specific to its industry or customized for its business.

**Conduct demos**

As a rule of thumb, companies should demo all products on their short list. During demos, buyers should ask specific questions about the functionalities they care about most. For example, one might ask to be walked through any features for revenue recognition and allocation, forecasting project cost and revenue and analyzing the performance of special offers, packages, and incentives.

#### Selection of Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Software

**Choose a selection team**

The managers from departments such as manufacturing, inventory, and procurement using this software must be involved in the selection process. Every business is different, and frequent users are most likely in the best position to offer an educated opinion about the best choice for the business's particular needs. Users may even be able to help the company install and set up the software of choice.

After choosing a software, buyers must remember that they don’t have to be stuck with this selection forever; most platforms allow for add-ons or modifications. However, the company shouldn’t make this decision lightly because no matter what software is chosen, it will involve considerable time and money commitment. To see a return on investment (ROI), buyers can’t change their minds a few months later and switch software again.

**Negotiation**

Negotiating a software contract is vital to minimize risk, whether in terms of performance protection, security protection, or simply ensuring that both parties agree on what to expect from the other. If the business has the cash flow, it could ask for a discount in return for an annual upfront payment, and many software providers are happy to make that deal. A software provider may offer unlimited usage if the buyer pays up front instead of a monthly or quarterly package price.

Buyers should also determine if they need help implementing or integrating the software with another system. Usually, a software provider's first offer will include some implementation services in a given timeframe. Buyers can ask for these services to be removed if they can manage it themselves or if a third party can do it for cheaper.

Buyers also need to decide for how long they will need this software. If the company uses the software for years, the buyer can negotiate longer terms which sometimes results in more favorable pricing.

**Final decision**

The final decision should be based on all the information gathered previously. Businesses should try to prioritize needs and select the solution that meets most, if not all, of their requirements. Companies must remember that there isn't a perfect software, but there is one that is best for their business. If possible, buyers should try to conduct a pilot program with a smaller sample size of users to gauge how well the software is received. If the platform gets high marks, they can buy with more confidence. If the tool is inefficient or not performing as expected, it might be time to test another software.