Who (no) needs APS?

The APS systems, which characterizes advanced production planning and programming systems, have proven results in various industrial segments. Gains usually express themselves in better service to delivery, inventory reduction and productivity improvement. AVALUE If these characteristics are in accordance with the situation of your company. The more positive answers, the more adherent is the tool to your business, even if you do not apply to all cases.

1. Delivery period oscillates significantly according to the production situation and the order portfolio;
2. The demand is difficult to predict, production performance is variable and the need for programming and reprogramming is constant;
3. Production programming requires fine synchronism with the availability of raw materials;
4. Production suffers from urgent orders, cancellations and demand changes;
5. The sequencing of orders interferes with setup losses and productivity;
6. Production capacity is limited by restrictions such as equipment, labor and special tools;
7. Production flow is complex and the high variety of products makes control difficult only through visual management.

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