{"id":72,"date":"2021-11-16T12:56:04","date_gmt":"2021-11-16T17:56:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/small-medium-business\/?p=72"},"modified":"2026-03-26T15:39:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T19:39:47","slug":"auto-suppliers-should-be-using-advanced-planning-and-scheduling-software-aps-heres-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/small-medium-business\/2021\/11\/16\/auto-suppliers-should-be-using-advanced-planning-and-scheduling-software-aps-heres-why\/","title":{"rendered":"Auto suppliers should be using advanced planning and scheduling software (APS). Here\u2019s why."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The automotive industry is experiencing a digital transformation that\u2019s changing how cars are designed, built, and manufactured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s up to every organization in the supply chain to adapt and adjust quickly to remain competitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Raw material providers, components companies, parts suppliers, and the manufacturers themselves are struggling to overcome the challenges the industry is facing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Auto suppliers are adjusting with changes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The automotive industry is moving quickly, and it&#8217;s resulting in a number of new challenges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Technological changes<\/strong>: Can our organization sustain a technological transformation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stricter regulations<\/strong>: How do we manage incoming changes while simultaneously staying ahead?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Customer demand<\/strong>: How do we plan production effectively and efficiently with fluctuating demand?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Limited resources<\/strong>: How do we make the necessary investments for the long term while remaining profitable in the short term?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls poster=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2021\/11\/Screenshot_Video1.png\" src=\"https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/7b5c501f-6f0b-403c-acd4-6aac55ebca8a-en-US-video.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption>Why auto suppliers should be using APS software<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Automotive suppliers large and small can overcome many of these challenges by using a holistic planning and scheduling approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A real-time scheduling system is a key element to achieve best-in-class results, higher process flexibility, precise on-time delivery, inventory reduction, and effective, efficient production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch the original on-demand webinar in its entirety to learn more about APS software, how auto suppliers are using it, and how it compares to other solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:30px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/go.sw.siemens.com\/pac8JqdK\" style=\"border-radius:50px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch the webinar<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Think you can plan better than software? 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