Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) is an IT system designed for sophisticated scheduling of production processes.
If you’re using expensive machines and relying solely on an ERP or Spreadsheets, you are most likely not utilizing your resources effectively. Given the diversity and pace of modern production, along with fluctuating conditions (including supply chain variability), traditional tools often fall short in creating schedules that account for all necessary factors. As a result, they may fail to serve as a reliable guide for production.
APS systems can successfully fill this role by:
These features make APS not just a system for generating precise and executable production schedules but also a powerful tool for optimizing production and enhancing profitability.
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Michał Zieliński is a graduate in Automatic Control and Robotics, as well as a postgraduate Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from Gdansk University of Technology. He is a partner at ImFactory, where he works as a Project Manager and Head of the Digital Consulting Department. At ImFactory, he is involved in shaping a vision for the advancement of IT systems in manufacturing environments, evaluating the digital maturity of enterprises, and planning their Digital Transformation journey. His projects encompass a wide range of activities, from overseeing surveillance and monitoring installations to implementing comprehensive integrated manufacturing management systems.
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