{"id":89,"date":"2021-11-23T12:13:11","date_gmt":"2021-11-23T17:13:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/small-medium-business\/?p=89"},"modified":"2026-03-26T15:39:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T19:39:48","slug":"what-is-advanced-planning-and-scheduling-aps-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/small-medium-business\/2021\/11\/23\/what-is-advanced-planning-and-scheduling-aps-software\/","title":{"rendered":"What is APS software?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Manufacturers of all sizes use advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software to optimize the production planning process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>APS software simplifies manufacturing operations management by allocating raw materials and production capacity to fulfill demand in the fastest, most efficient way possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The benefits of APS software<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Manufacturers with an APS system in place experience tangible benefits from using it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Increase resource allocation and tool utilization<\/li><li>Bottleneck detection<\/li><li>Rescheduling to meet production changes<\/li><li>WIP reduction<\/li><li>Raw material inventory reduction<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, all of this results in improvements in productivity and customer service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Watch this webinar clip for a brief explainer and simple example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/213c9ee7-8de9-463e-9076-7effc08d5634-en-US-video.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption>Video: What is APS software?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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 an efficient production process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch the entire on-demand webinar and learn more about APS software, how auto suppliers use it, and find out 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>Planning is more complex than you realize. 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