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APS software: Digital production planning with GANTTPLAN APS

The key to efficiently planning complex production processes is powerful, perfectly coordinated APS software. It optimizes manufacturing processes from the initial planning stage, providing transparency regarding resources, delivery dates, and capacities.

DUALIS's Advanced Planning & Scheduling System, GANTTPLAN APS, makes digital production planning easier, more efficient, and more transparent.

  • Optimization-based planning for optimal utilization & cost-efficient processes
  • Simulations & what-if scenarios for informed decision-making
  • Simultaneous planning of resources, including machines, personnel (with qualifications & team planning), tools, and materials
  • Calculation & optimization of setup times
  • Seamless integration into ERP & MES systems

Highlights

Increase planning flexibility and optimize capacity utilization with APS software

The APS software GANTTPLAN APS supports companies in production planning and capacity utilization optimization. Its comprehensive functionality benefits small and medium-sized manufacturing companies, as well as those with complex production environments.

The Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS) system links customer and manufacturing orders. The result is optimal capacity planning, on-time production, and maximum utilization of production facilities.

The benefits of APS software are manifold:

  • Calculation & optimization scenarios: Based on static or dynamic & production resource setup time
  • Manufacturer-independent: Can be used for all machines & workstations
  • Multilingual: Available in many languages
  • Intuitive, web-based interface: Touch-optimized & configurable
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MODULES

Planning module (PPS software)
BDE module (BDE software)
Planning module (PPS software)
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  • Automatic & manual order planning
  • Optimization based on lead time, capital costs, delivery date adherence, setup costs, personnel costs, capacity utilization, & capital commitment
  • Visualization of bottlenecks & alternatives in the graphical control center
  • Simulation of planning scenarios & comparison of results based on cost
  • Real-time data for maximum transparency
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BDE module (BDE software)
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  • Operational data collection directly from production
  • Feedback on good parts, rejects, & rework
  • Direct connection to planning for dynamic adjustments
  • Alternatively: Expansion options & integration with TULIP
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FUNCTIONS

With the APS software GANTTPLAN APS, manufacturing companies can digitally plan and control machines, workstations, and tools while considering personnel resources. Intelligent web applications allow them to replace Excel and paper completely in their processes, making their production planning more efficient.

The software reacts immediately to changes by using direct feedback from production via the BDE module or TULIP, ensuring accurate and up-to-date planning.

Detailed reports and conflict analyses improve adherence to deadlines and delivery times while identifying potential bottlenecks early on. GANTTPLAN APS also offers dynamic visualization with freely definable views, configurable color schemes, and application-specific action bars to facilitate individual use and increase flexibility.

Technical details
Interaction with TULIP
Technical details
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  • Architecture: Service-oriented & container-based
  • Client: Web browser-compatible & responsive interface
  • Integration: Seamless connection to ERP systems (e.g., SAP, COBUS ERP/3, and Microsoft Business Central) & MES systems (e.g., TULIP)
  • Scalability: Scalable from a starter model to a high-end solution with an unlimited number of users & modular expansion
  • AI-supported optimization: Seven weightable target criteria
Interaction with TULIP 
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  • GANTTPLAN APS software seamlessly integrates with the TULIP MES platform
  • Enables continuous data flow from planning to the shopfloor & back
  • Optimized production plans are transferred directly to TULIP
  • Feedback and real-time data from TULIP automatically flow back into detailed planning
  • Maximum transparency, responsiveness, & adherence to deadlines

WHITEPAPER

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Whitepaper: Why digital production planning pays off

Discover the benefits of digital production planning in our free white paper.

  1. The 4 components of your ROI calculation
  2. Determining production costs and potential savings.
  3. Comparative analysis and ROI calculation.
  4. Sample ROI calculation for planning software
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 

Can people use GANTTPLAN APS independently of the manufacturer?

Can people use GANTTPLAN APS independently of the manufacturer?

Yes, the GANTTPLAN APS software is manufacturer-independent and can connect to any machine or workstation. It assists companies with and without direct machine connections with digital production planning.

How can I use my master data in the APS software for production planning? 

How can I use my master data in the APS software for production planning? 

There are various ways to use existing master data. You can create it manually, import a CSV file, or set up a REST API interface to your ERP, PLM, or MES system.

How quickly can the APS software replace Excel and paper-based production planning?

How quickly can the APS software replace Excel and paper-based production planning?

The time required to implement APS software primarily depends on the number of machines and workstations, as well as the completeness of the necessary data. Based on our experience, customers can efficiently use digital production planning within 10–25 working days.

What are the 9 key benefits of APS software?

What are the 9 key benefits of APS software?

  1. Superior products by adhering to high-quality standards
  2. Greater flexibility
  3. Greater transparency in manufacturing
  4. On-time delivery
  5. Improved utilization of production capacities
  6. Shorter throughput times
  7. Lower production costs
  8. Effective use of resources
  9. Fewer changeovers and idle costs
What are the 6 most important tasks involved in production data acquisition (PDA)? 

What are the 6 most important tasks involved in production data acquisition (PDA)? 

The central tasks of production data acquisition include:

  1. Order tracking
  2. Determination of labor costs, employee times, and production times
  3. Recording of machine setup times
  4. Measurement of overall equipment efficiency (OEE)
  5. Reports and evaluations of operational disruptions
  6. Provision of data for quality management
What are the 11 benefits of PDA software?

What are the 11 benefits of PDA software?

  1. Real-time access to all necessary data
  2. Reliable, paperless planning and calculations
  3. Better adherence to deadlines
  4. Greater transparency across all work steps
  5. Simplified, leaner processes
  6. Error reduction
  7. Early detection of weak points and disruption avoidance
  8. Precise control and cost accounting
  9. Maximized machine utilization
  10. High product quality
  11. All information bundled in one PDA system
Is it possible to test the GANTTPLAN APS software for free?

Is it possible to test the GANTTPLAN APS software for free?

Yes, just request a free demo version of the GANTTPLAN APS software and experience firsthand how your production planning can become more efficient, transparent, and flexible.

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