Siemens Opcenter APS
Advanced Planning and Scheduling.
Overview
Siemens Opcenter APS (formerly Preactor) is a family of production planning and scheduling software products that are designed to help manufacturers improve the synchronization of their manufacturing processes. It provides a range of tools for creating optimized schedules that account for capacity constraints, material availability, and other operational factors. Opcenter APS can be used as a standalone scheduling tool or integrated with an existing ERP system to enhance its planning and scheduling capabilities. The software is part of the broader Siemens Opcenter portfolio of manufacturing operations management (MOM) solutions.
✨ Key Features
- Finite Capacity Scheduling
- Advanced Planning
- Interactive Gantt Chart
- What-If Scenario Analysis
- Order Promising
- Multi-Plant Scheduling
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Powerful and highly configurable scheduling engine
- Part of the comprehensive Siemens digital manufacturing portfolio
- Large global partner network for implementation and support
Unique Value: Siemens Opcenter APS provides a powerful and flexible advanced planning and scheduling solution that enables manufacturers to create highly optimized and realistic production schedules, leading to significant improvements in efficiency and on-time delivery.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Aerospace and defense manufacturing
- Automotive production
- Food and beverage processing
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Simple, non-constrained production environments
- Small businesses with limited scheduling needs
🏆 Alternatives
Compared to ERP scheduling modules, Opcenter APS offers more advanced, constraint-based scheduling and optimization capabilities. Versus manual scheduling, it provides a dynamic, data-driven, and optimized approach to production planning.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Varies tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: NA
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