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What is Siemens Opcenter APS?

The manufacturing sector is experiencing a remarkable evolution driven by digital advancements, pushing businesses to quickly and intelligently respond to unexpected changes while also managing shorter lead times and meeting customer demands effectively. This challenge is not limited to large enterprises; smaller and medium-sized businesses are similarly impacted. In response to these issues, Siemens has introduced Opcenter APS (formerly recognized as Preactor APS), utilizing advanced algorithms to synchronize demand with production capacity, thereby creating realistic production schedules. These solutions are adaptable for various planning horizons, encompassing long-term strategic planning that may last months or years, as well as medium-term tactical planning that covers several weeks, in addition to managing complex sequencing and scheduling requirements. Notably, Siemens Opcenter APS is ready for prompt deployment and can be customized according to specific needs, operating independently for planning and scheduling purposes while being able to integrate seamlessly with other software systems to boost overall operational effectiveness. This flexibility ensures that manufacturers can maintain competitiveness in an increasingly digital marketplace.

What is Arkieva Scheduler?

Designing a job sequence that complies with the various constraints on resources can be a challenging and often tedious endeavor, sometimes requiring hours to finalize. Even individuals with considerable scheduling experience may find that their efforts do not result in the highest efficiency. Various factors, including shifting demands, changing priorities, urgent requests from key clients, shortages of materials, or unforeseen equipment breakdowns can swiftly undermine the considerable time dedicated to developing a feasible schedule. Given the substantial financial investments in advanced manufacturing equipment, it is crucial to utilize these assets as effectively and efficiently as possible. The Arkieva Finite Scheduler has been carefully crafted to meet the needs of modern supply chains. By merging scheduling and distribution functions within its production-planning software, it offers users a thorough perspective on the entire production and distribution workflow, from the shop floor to the shipping timeline. This comprehensive methodology not only optimizes operations but also boosts overall productivity by ensuring that every component of the supply chain operates in harmony and is fine-tuned for maximum output. Consequently, businesses can achieve both higher efficiency and greater responsiveness to dynamic market conditions.

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Integrations Supported

Advantech WebAccess/CNC
COMSOL Multiphysics
Claroty
Cortona2D Viewer
FSG Smart Buildings
HPE Industrial IoT
IBM API Connect
IBM App Connect
ICONICS IoT
Imperva DDoS Protection
KEPServerEX
Omnio
PowerTerm InterConnect
STYLEman
Siemens Opcenter
SkkyHub
Switch Automation
Telit secureWISE

Integrations Supported

Advantech WebAccess/CNC
COMSOL Multiphysics
Claroty
Cortona2D Viewer
FSG Smart Buildings
HPE Industrial IoT
IBM API Connect
IBM App Connect
ICONICS IoT
Imperva DDoS Protection
KEPServerEX
Omnio
PowerTerm InterConnect
STYLEman
Siemens Opcenter
SkkyHub
Switch Automation
Telit secureWISE

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Siemens

Date Founded

1847

Company Location

Germany

Company Website

www.plm.automation.siemens.com/global/en/products/manufacturing-operations-center/preactor-aps.html

Company Facts

Organization Name

Arkieva

Date Founded

1993

Company Location

United States

Company Website

arkieva.com/software/scheduling/

Categories and Features

APS

Automated Scheduling
Capacity Planning
Change Management
Constraint Management
Demand Planning
KPIs
MRP
Order Management
Production Scheduling
Quality Management
What-if Analysis

Production Scheduling

"What If" Scenarios
Automated Scheduling
Bottleneck Optimization
Capacity Planning
Constraint Scheduling
Job Scheduling
Material Planning
Priority-Based Scheduling
Quality Control

Categories and Features

Production Scheduling

"What If" Scenarios
Automated Scheduling
Bottleneck Optimization
Capacity Planning
Constraint Scheduling
Job Scheduling
Material Planning
Priority-Based Scheduling
Quality Control

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