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Best Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Software for Small Business

Nathan Calabrese
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Researched and written by Nathan Calabrese

Products classified in the overall Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) category are similar in many regards and help companies of all sizes solve their business problems. However, small business features, pricing, setup, and installation differ from businesses of other sizes, which is why we match buyers to the right Small Business Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) to fit their needs. Compare product ratings based on reviews from enterprise users or connect with one of G2's buying advisors to find the right solutions within the Small Business Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) category.

In addition to qualifying for inclusion in the Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Software category, to qualify for inclusion in the Small Business Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Software category, a product must have at least 10 reviews left by a reviewer from a small business.

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(89)4.4 out of 5
3rd Easiest To Use in Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) software
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Entry Level Price:Free
  • Overview
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    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 incomi

    Users
    • Managing Director
    Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Consumer Goods
    Market Segment
    • 89% Small-Business
    • 9% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Katana Cloud Inventory Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    32
    Customer Support
    24
    Inventory Management
    20
    Integrations
    19
    Helpful
    14
    Cons
    Limited Functionality
    20
    Missing Features
    18
    Lack of Features
    17
    Feature Deficiency
    13
    Data Management
    11
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Katana Cloud Inventory features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.8
    Manage Resources
    Average: 8.3
    8.9
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 7.7
    8.2
    Production Plans
    Average: 8.4
    7.8
    Identify Demand
    Average: 8.3
  • Seller Details
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  • Seller Details
    Seller
    Katana
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2017
    HQ Location
    Tallinn, Harju
    Twitter
    @Katana_MRP
    862 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    103 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

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 incomi

Users
  • Managing Director
Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Consumer Goods
Market Segment
  • 89% Small-Business
  • 9% Mid-Market
Katana Cloud Inventory Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
32
Customer Support
24
Inventory Management
20
Integrations
19
Helpful
14
Cons
Limited Functionality
20
Missing Features
18
Lack of Features
17
Feature Deficiency
13
Data Management
11
Katana Cloud Inventory features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Manage Resources
Average: 8.3
8.9
Ease of Admin
Average: 7.7
8.2
Production Plans
Average: 8.4
7.8
Identify Demand
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Seller
Katana
Company Website
Year Founded
2017
HQ Location
Tallinn, Harju
Twitter
@Katana_MRP
862 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
103 employees on LinkedIn®
(896)4.5 out of 5
6th Easiest To Use in Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) software
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    SAP S/4HANA Cloud is a modular ERP designed for every business need, powered by AI and analytics. SAP S/4HANA Cloud enables users to run mission-critical operations in real time from anywhere, introdu

    Users
    • Consultant
    • Senior Consultant
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Accounting
    Market Segment
    • 48% Enterprise
    • 34% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • SAP S4 Hana Cloud is a platform that combines AI, data, and application solutions, aiming to make processes smooth and flexible.
    • Reviewers frequently mention the platform's ability to tie together finance, procurement, sales, manufacturing, and supply chain components in one easy-to-use ecosystem.
    • Users experienced challenges with limited customization options, difficulty in modifying core processes, and complex integration with third-party applications.
  • Pros and Cons
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  • SAP S/4HANA Cloud Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    109
    Cloud-Based
    73
    Functionality
    73
    Efficiency
    67
    Cloud Based
    61
    Cons
    Complexity
    64
    Learning Difficulty
    58
    Learning Curve
    57
    Complex Setup
    49
    Complex Usability
    46
  • User Satisfaction
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  • SAP S/4HANA Cloud features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.0
    Manage Resources
    Average: 8.3
    8.3
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 7.7
    9.1
    Production Plans
    Average: 8.4
    8.9
    Identify Demand
    Average: 8.3
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  • Seller Details
    Seller
    SAP
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1972
    HQ Location
    Walldorf
    Twitter
    @SAP
    297,354 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    135,108 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

SAP S/4HANA Cloud is a modular ERP designed for every business need, powered by AI and analytics. SAP S/4HANA Cloud enables users to run mission-critical operations in real time from anywhere, introdu

Users
  • Consultant
  • Senior Consultant
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Accounting
Market Segment
  • 48% Enterprise
  • 34% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • SAP S4 Hana Cloud is a platform that combines AI, data, and application solutions, aiming to make processes smooth and flexible.
  • Reviewers frequently mention the platform's ability to tie together finance, procurement, sales, manufacturing, and supply chain components in one easy-to-use ecosystem.
  • Users experienced challenges with limited customization options, difficulty in modifying core processes, and complex integration with third-party applications.
SAP S/4HANA Cloud Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
109
Cloud-Based
73
Functionality
73
Efficiency
67
Cloud Based
61
Cons
Complexity
64
Learning Difficulty
58
Learning Curve
57
Complex Setup
49
Complex Usability
46
SAP S/4HANA Cloud features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.0
Manage Resources
Average: 8.3
8.3
Ease of Admin
Average: 7.7
9.1
Production Plans
Average: 8.4
8.9
Identify Demand
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Seller
SAP
Company Website
Year Founded
1972
HQ Location
Walldorf
Twitter
@SAP
297,354 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
135,108 employees on LinkedIn®

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(1,579)4.5 out of 5
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4th Easiest To Use in Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) software
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Entry Level Price:Contact Us
  • Overview
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    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 i

    Users
    • Controller
    • Chief Financial Officer
    Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    Market Segment
    • 60% Mid-Market
    • 35% Small-Business
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Acumatica Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    198
    Customizability
    113
    Customization
    106
    Customization Options
    91
    Flexibility
    86
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    87
    Missing Features
    83
    Complex Usability
    60
    Learning Difficulty
    58
    Limited Functionality
    55
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Acumatica features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.7
    Manage Resources
    Average: 8.3
    7.9
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 7.7
    8.4
    Production Plans
    Average: 8.4
    8.6
    Identify Demand
    Average: 8.3
  • Seller Details
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    Seller
    Acumatica
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2008
    HQ Location
    Bellevue, WA
    Twitter
    @Acumatica
    28,427 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    685 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

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 i

Users
  • Controller
  • Chief Financial Officer
Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Market Segment
  • 60% Mid-Market
  • 35% Small-Business
Acumatica Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
198
Customizability
113
Customization
106
Customization Options
91
Flexibility
86
Cons
Learning Curve
87
Missing Features
83
Complex Usability
60
Learning Difficulty
58
Limited Functionality
55
Acumatica features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Manage Resources
Average: 8.3
7.9
Ease of Admin
Average: 7.7
8.4
Production Plans
Average: 8.4
8.6
Identify Demand
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Seller
Acumatica
Company Website
Year Founded
2008
HQ Location
Bellevue, WA
Twitter
@Acumatica
28,427 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
685 employees on LinkedIn®
(49)4.6 out of 5
2nd Easiest To Use in Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) software
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Entry Level Price:$49.00
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    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 busi

    Users
    • Director
    Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Market Segment
    • 82% Small-Business
    • 14% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • MRPeasy Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    17
    Inventory Management
    12
    Customer Support
    10
    Customer Service
    8
    Efficiency
    7
    Cons
    Missing Features
    8
    Limited Functionality
    5
    Feature Deficiency
    4
    Learning Curve
    3
    Limited Customization
    3
  • User Satisfaction
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  • MRPeasy features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.8
    Manage Resources
    Average: 8.3
    8.6
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 7.7
    8.7
    Production Plans
    Average: 8.4
    7.9
    Identify Demand
    Average: 8.3
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    Seller
    MRPeasy
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2014
    HQ Location
    Bristol, England
    Twitter
    @mrpeasy
    619 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    33 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

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 busi

Users
  • Director
Industries
  • Manufacturing
Market Segment
  • 82% Small-Business
  • 14% Mid-Market
MRPeasy Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
17
Inventory Management
12
Customer Support
10
Customer Service
8
Efficiency
7
Cons
Missing Features
8
Limited Functionality
5
Feature Deficiency
4
Learning Curve
3
Limited Customization
3
MRPeasy features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Manage Resources
Average: 8.3
8.6
Ease of Admin
Average: 7.7
8.7
Production Plans
Average: 8.4
7.9
Identify Demand
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Seller
MRPeasy
Company Website
Year Founded
2014
HQ Location
Bristol, England
Twitter
@mrpeasy
619 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
33 employees on LinkedIn®
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    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

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 48% Small-Business
    • 37% Mid-Market
  • User Satisfaction
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  • GPS features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    7.9
    Manage Resources
    Average: 8.3
    5.0
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 7.7
    7.7
    Production Plans
    Average: 8.4
    8.3
    Identify Demand
    Average: 8.3
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    Seller
    MBM
    Year Founded
    1980
    HQ Location
    Padova, PD
    Twitter
    @MBMItalia
    33 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    12 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

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

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 48% Small-Business
  • 37% Mid-Market
GPS features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.9
Manage Resources
Average: 8.3
5.0
Ease of Admin
Average: 7.7
7.7
Production Plans
Average: 8.4
8.3
Identify Demand
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Seller
MBM
Year Founded
1980
HQ Location
Padova, PD
Twitter
@MBMItalia
33 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
12 employees on LinkedIn®