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Description
Creating a job sequence for each resource that adheres to all constraints can often take an exhausting and frustratingly long time. Even individuals with significant scheduling expertise may find that the outcomes remain far from ideal. The landscape can shift unexpectedly due to various pressures, changing priorities, urgent requests from important clients, issues with material availability, or equipment failures, which can quickly turn the hours spent developing a feasible schedule into a futile endeavor. Given the considerable investment in high-cost manufacturing equipment, it makes sense to utilize these resources in the most effective and efficient manner possible. The Arkieva Finite Scheduler has been meticulously crafted to meet the demands of contemporary supply chains. By integrating scheduling and distribution processes within the production-planning software, it provides a comprehensive view of the entire production and distribution network, ensuring that users can monitor everything from the shop floor to the shipment timeline. This holistic approach not only streamlines operations but also enhances overall productivity and responsiveness to changing conditions.
Description
The landscape of manufacturing is undergoing a significant transformation due to digitalization, compelling companies to adapt swiftly and smartly to unforeseen shifts while managing reduced lead times and fulfilling customer expectations. This pressure is not exclusive to large corporations; small and medium-sized enterprises also face similar hurdles. To address these challenges, Siemens has developed Opcenter APS (previously known as Preactor APS), which employs sophisticated algorithms to align demand with capacity, thus producing feasible production schedules. These tools are versatile enough to support long-term strategic planning extending over months or years, as well as medium-term tactical planning that spans several weeks, and can also handle intricate sequencing and scheduling tasks. Siemens Opcenter APS is designed for immediate installation and can be tailored as needed, functioning independently for planning and scheduling, while also being compatible for integration with additional software solutions to enhance overall operational efficiency.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Adobe Acrobat
Yes
Bottomline Paymode
No
Braincube
No
COMSOL Multiphysics
No
Check Point Infinity
No
FSG Smart Buildings
No
HPE Industrial IoT
No
IBM Cloud Mass Data Migration
No
ICONICS IoT
No
Imperva WAF
No
Integrations
Adobe Acrobat
No
Bottomline Paymode
Yes
Braincube
Yes
COMSOL Multiphysics
Yes
Check Point Infinity
Yes
FSG Smart Buildings
Yes
HPE Industrial IoT
Yes
IBM Cloud Mass Data Migration
Yes
ICONICS IoT
Yes
Imperva WAF
Yes
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Arkieva
Founded
1993
Country
United States
Website
arkieva.com/software/scheduling/
Vendor Details
Company Name
Siemens
Founded
1847
Country
Germany
Website
www.plm.automation.siemens.com/global/en/products/manufacturing-operations-center/preactor-aps.html
Product Features
Production Scheduling
"What If" Scenarios
No
Automated Scheduling
No
Bottleneck Optimization
No
Capacity Planning
No
Constraint Scheduling
No
Job Scheduling
No
Material Planning
No
Priority-Based Scheduling
No
Quality Control
No
Product Features
APS
Automated Scheduling
Yes
Capacity Planning
Yes
Change Management
Yes
Constraint Management
Yes
Demand Planning
Yes
KPIs
Yes
MRP
Yes
Order Management
Yes
Production Scheduling
Yes
Quality Management
Yes
What-if Analysis
Yes
Production Scheduling
"What If" Scenarios
No
Automated Scheduling
No
Bottleneck Optimization
No
Capacity Planning
No
Constraint Scheduling
Yes
Job Scheduling
No
Material Planning
No
Priority-Based Scheduling
No
Quality Control
No