### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Software Resources ##### Articles, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Software Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Software Articles [![Production Scheduling: Your Path to Manufacturing Excellence](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/Production%20scheduling.png "Production Scheduling: Your Path to Manufacturing Excellence")](https://www.g2.com/articles/production-scheduling) [ ### Production Scheduling: Your Path to Manufacturing Excellence ](https://www.g2.com/articles/production-scheduling) The roadmap to manufacturing excellence is hidden somewhere in a task board. [ ![Harshita Tewari](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Harshita Tewari") HT ](https://learn.g2.com/author/harshita-tewari) by Harshita Tewari [![Why an APS Solution is Key to Meeting Manufacturing Demands](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-11-09%20at%2010.18.28%20AM.png "Why an APS Solution is Key to Meeting Manufacturing Demands")](https://www.g2.com/articles/aps) [ ### Why an APS Solution is Key to Meeting Manufacturing Demands ](https://www.g2.com/articles/aps) Stay ready so you don’t have to get ready. [ ![Adithya Siva](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Adithya Siva") AS ](https://learn.g2.com/author/adithya-siva) by Adithya Siva ## Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Software Discussions 0 Question on: Katana Cloud Inventory [Which devices are best for using Katana's barcoding feature?](/discussions/which-devices-are-best-for-using-katana-s-barcoding-feature) We're in the process of implementing Katana and would like to utilize the barcoding feature. We are planning to have some sort of tablet and scanner in our inventory rooms, but are wondering which device works well, specifically the type of tablet and scanner. Any recommendations would be much appreciated! Hi Ryan, Any USB or Bluetooth scanner will do nicely. Usually, the best choices tend to be in the €/$ 80-150 price range. The scanner brand ‘Datalogic’ is a safe choice as an example. A fancy scanner is not required with Katana (a scanner that looks more like a smartphone with its own screen and software), as we don't support these smart scanners currently. Our team here is using a corded Zebra DS2208 scanner specifically for testing, but any similar model with Bluetooth can be even more usable with a tablet. For tablets we would suggest something with screen size more than 9 inches in diameter and sufficient performance. Anything from Samsung and Apple is good, but also other manufacturers if it’s new and not on the cheap end will be fine. For futureproofing we recommend latest models, there you can be sure that all the software updates are available for multiple years, so no foreseeable need to change the tablet. As an additional tip, if you'd like to futureproof even more we suggest getting a scanner that can handle QR codes as well. Barcodes in Katana are 1D, but one day whatever you’re scanning might use QR codes (2D) — which are becoming increasingly common. Such a scanner will read all regular barcodes, but also QR when/if needed. Hope that helps! Answered: Kurt Strang on May 27, 2022 [Your answer](/discussions/which-devices-are-best-for-using-katana-s-barcoding-feature/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Katana Cloud Inventory [Need better options to plug-in photos for all the trim and Ron](/discussions/need-better-options-to-plug-in-photos-for-all-the-trim-and-ron) Try it out This is a good idea! I've shared the idea with our product development team. We're always looking to improve based on real user feedback, thanks for sharing Linda! Answered: Kurt Strang on April 27, 2022 Comment deleted by user. Answered: Kurt Strang on April 27, 2022 [See more answers (1)](javascript:void(0);) [Your answer](/discussions/need-better-options-to-plug-in-photos-for-all-the-trim-and-ron/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Acumatica [I'd like to set up a separate module/support cases and portal to use as a ticketing center for an internal helpdesk for my IT Department.](/discussions/32357-i-d-like-to-set-up-a-separate-module-support-cases-and-portal-to-use-as-a-ticketing-center-for-an-internal-helpdesk-for-my-it-department) I'd like to set up a separate module/support cases and portal to use as a ticketing center for an internal helpdesk for my IT Department. How would I go about setting that up? And can I customize it to make it look like a nice webpage or interface when users want to check the status if their tickets? I'd like users to be able to submit requests via email or a portal, or through the ERP. But I want them to receive email updates when their ticket has been updated/changed/closed, etc. Basically, I want it to be used like any other ticketing software out there. Has anyone else done this? How did you do it and what are your thoughts? Thanks in advance! Hello James - Thanks so much for posing the question here on G2! We love customers who are engaged in their solution and provide feedback on the product and ideas for areas to improve! A corresponding link below will be VERY useful for you as a location to pose this question to as we now have one place to go! 😊 • Product Ideas and Feedback for Acumatica, Technical questions, Acumatica User Groups: https://community.acumatica.com/ If you run into any further difficulty, I am happy to assist. Feel free to contact me at kim.plank@acumatica.com. Have a good week! Answered: Kim Plank on October 7, 2020 [Your answer](/discussions/32357-i-d-like-to-set-up-a-separate-module-support-cases-and-portal-to-use-as-a-ticketing-center-for-an-internal-helpdesk-for-my-it-department/comments/new?remote=true) - [‹ Prev‹ Prev](/categories/advanced-planning-and-scheduling-aps/resources?discussions_page=2) - [1](/categories/advanced-planning-and-scheduling-aps/resources) - [2](/categories/advanced-planning-and-scheduling-aps/resources?discussions_page=2) - 3 - [4](/categories/advanced-planning-and-scheduling-aps/resources?discussions_page=4) - [5](/categories/advanced-planning-and-scheduling-aps/resources?discussions_page=5) - [6](/categories/advanced-planning-and-scheduling-aps/resources?discussions_page=6) - [7](/categories/advanced-planning-and-scheduling-aps/resources?discussions_page=7) - … - [9](/categories/advanced-planning-and-scheduling-aps/resources?discussions_page=9) - [10](/categories/advanced-planning-and-scheduling-aps/resources?discussions_page=10) - [Next ›Next ›](/categories/advanced-planning-and-scheduling-aps/resources?discussions_page=4) ## Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Software Reports Small-Business Grid® Report for Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Mid-Market Grid® Report for Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Grid® Report for Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Momentum Grid® Report for Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Summer 2026 G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report Grid® Report for Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Mid-Market Grid® Report for Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Momentum Grid® Report for Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Spring 2026 G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report Grid® Report for Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Winter 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Momentum Grid® Report for Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Winter 2026 G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report Mid-Market Grid® Report for Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Winter 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report