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Description

Advanced finite capacity scheduling in Dynamics 365 Business Central. MxAPS from Insight Works is an advanced finite scheduling app for Business Central. MxAPS transforms production planning and scheduling from an inaccurate and time-consuming task into a responsive, repeatable, and highly accurate decision support activity. Benefits: * Improve customer service levels by producing more realistic production schedules * Unlock revenue potential by improving resource and equipment utilization * Minimize the cost of production * Reduce WIP, finished goods inventory, and lead times * Increase throughput, machine utilization and inventory turns * Accurate responses to shop floor variations during schedule execution, real-world events and production realities are impossible * Static production schedules quickly become invalid MxAPS provides the solution for:: * Quickly generating accurate and efficient production schedules * Synchronizing customer demand against materials, people, machines and tooling * Responding to unplanned events and production realities while maintaining due dates * Realizing cost containment initiatives while increasing plant throughput

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 

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Integrations

Advantech WebAccess/CNC No 
Bottomline Paymode No 
COMSOL Multiphysics No 
Check Point IPS No 
Claroty No 
Cortona2D Viewer No 
IBM API Connect No 
IBM Cloud Mass Data Migration No 
ICONICS IoT No 
Imperva CDN No 
Imperva DDoS Protection No 
Imperva WAF No 
K-Display View No 
KEPServerEX No 
STYLEman No 
Scuba Database Vulnerability Scanner No 
SkkyHub No 
Switch Automation No 
Telit secureWISE No 

Integrations

Advantech WebAccess/CNC Yes 
Bottomline Paymode Yes 
COMSOL Multiphysics Yes 
Check Point IPS Yes 
Claroty Yes 
Cortona2D Viewer Yes 
IBM API Connect Yes 
IBM Cloud Mass Data Migration Yes 
ICONICS IoT Yes 
Imperva CDN Yes 
Imperva DDoS Protection Yes 
Imperva WAF Yes 
K-Display View Yes 
KEPServerEX Yes 
STYLEman Yes 
Scuba Database Vulnerability Scanner Yes 
SkkyHub Yes 
Switch Automation Yes 
Telit secureWISE Yes 

Pricing Details

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Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

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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) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Insight Works

Founded

2008

Country

Canada

Website

www.dmsiworks.com

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 Yes 
Bottleneck Optimization No 
Capacity Planning Yes 
Constraint Scheduling Yes 
Job Scheduling Yes 
Material Planning No 
Priority-Based Scheduling Yes 
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 

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