Software for forecast-based production planning
Our software solutions for forecast-based production planning ensure smooth processes in the supply chain of manufacturing companies. They enable optimized and forward-looking production planning using intelligent demand forecasts and simulations.
APS vs. PPS: Optimal production planning in the company
The abbreviation APS stands for Advanced Planning and Scheduling and refers to powerful software solutions for capacity planning and detailed production planning as well as for optimizing all production resources such as people, machines and materials. PPS stands for production planning software and deals with the planning, control and monitoring of production. The data required by a PPS system or an APS system is fed in from a company's ERP system.
APS and PPS are often used synonymously, but APS systems are regarded as a supplement to PPS systems because they relate to the planning and control of the entire supply chain and enable detailed planning - right down to machine and resource level. Manual planning of individual production steps is therefore no longer necessary, as the software works automatically. Employees are only alerted in exceptional situations, for example in the event of a machine breakdown. Advanced planning systems are a considerable improvement on PPS software because they "only" have database functionalities.
PPS system from REMIRA with advanced features
Manufacturing companies are under high cost and time pressure, while at the same time they must be characterized by high reliability and the greatest possible flexibility. Production planning software ensures that production processes run smoothly in the area of operational production management. This includes the comprehensive planning, control, monitoring and management of all processes in the production of goods and merchandise. REMIRA provides you with such a PPS system for better forward-looking planning of your production processes. The solution benefits from intelligent sales forecasts that enable optimum production and order quantities. And this long before the customer order is placed.
Advanced Planning and Scheduling further improved
Our PPS system has the features of advanced planning and scheduling software and enables you to carry out forecast-based production planning. The system can be used universally in a wide range of industries and is an end-to-end solution tailored to the respective customer requirements, which covers all production stages and can map, simulate and optimize the most complex requirements.
Why you should use an Advanced Planning and Scheduling System in your production planning
Optimally utilized capacities and on-time completion thanks to shorter set-up and waiting times. Our intelligent APS software for production planning supports your planning process right through to detailed planning! Develop your production processes further and say goodbye to planning with Excel or your ERP system!
An intelligent PPS, enhanced by reliable demand forecasts
The requirements for efficient production planning are becoming ever greater. The processes should run as optimally as possible, ensure a high level of effectiveness and efficiency and, at best, always ensure as many goods in stock as the customer requires. This is where conventional planning and ERP systems fail, as they are fed with manually forecast assumptions depending on the expertise of individual employees.
Our solution for forecast-based production planning allows the entire supply chain to be mapped as realistically as possible, from the raw material supplier to the end consumer. It contains and processes all relevant information digitally and delivers fast and precise results for production planning. At the same time, it is designed to replace manual planning using Excel and employee experience. REMIRA software uses intelligent forecasts to calculate future demand and can therefore map and simulate the entire production process. This avoids unnecessarily busy machines, overfilled raw material warehouses or customers waiting too long for finished production. With the help of the planning software, you can optimally control your production and react efficiently to unexpected changes in demand and capacity, thereby achieving punctual delivery.
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What advantages does software for forecast-based production planning offer?
- Optimal utilization of your resources
The software is a complex simulation tool that combines rough and detailed planning to optimize procurement, production and scheduling. - Mapping of the entire planning process in one application
APS is an integrated PPS system and combines all the tools you need to plan your production in one software application. This allows you to maintain an overview of your processes at all times. - Reliable demand forecasts for production planning
Using intelligent algorithms, software for forecast-based production planning brings together all data centrally and provides the necessary forecasts for your customers' future requirements. - Guarantee fully utilized capacities and on-time completion
Continuous planning from the customer order to the ordering of raw materials to the delivery of the finished product ensures a smooth value chain. Even situations in which raw materials have to be ordered long before customer orders are known can be optimally controlled by combining capacity planning and demand forecasts. - Lower production costs
Reduced throughput and set-up times result in shorter production times and lower production costs. This allows you to make optimum use of available capacities. - Better personnel planning
Personnel planning benefits from the optimization of employee deployment and peak loads can be distributed to less busy periods in a targeted manner. - No more out-of-stock
Production downtimes and excess stock are avoided just as effectively as delays and out-of-stock situations thanks to intelligent planning. An important factor in competitive markets. - Easy connection to your ERP and the entire IT landscape
Our established connectivity tools enable efficient connection to your ERP. No matter whether SAP, Microsoft, proAlpha or another system. APS is compatible with any ERP solution.
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