The manufacturing sector contributes nearly one-fifth of Estonia’s GDP. In recent years, significant progress has been made in automation and robotics, yet companies still face one of their biggest challenges – how to plan production accurately and efficiently.
Although many companies enthusiastically talk about Industry 4.0, in reality, complex production processes are still often planned using Excel spreadsheets. This makes planning time-consuming and reduces flexibility.
Why choose Siemens Opcenter APS?
More accurate and faster planning
Opcenter APS reduces time spent on filling in spreadsheets and allows planners to focus on analysis and optimization. Centralized planning improves resource utilization and reduces workload.
Better customer service
The software makes it easy to determine expected order completion dates and assess early on how production plan changes affect delivery times. This reduces the risk of contract breaches and extra logistics costs.
Higher productivity
By grouping similar operations, the time needed for equipment setup and cleaning is reduced. Planning based on actual capacity enables companies to forecast the need for additional resources or subcontractors.
Realistic and achievable schedules
With the help of advanced calculations, Opcenter APS generates realistic production schedules that take into account constraints and rules.
A longer-term view
The solution enables analysis of long-term impacts such as equipment breakdowns or maintenance, as well as resource utilization.
What does Siemens Opcenter APS enable?
- Strategic planning (Opcenter Planning) – long- and mid-term forecasting, production requirements modeling, and material and resource planning.
- Precise scheduling (Opcenter Scheduling) – production schedules that take into account actual availability of equipment, staff, and raw materials as well as process constraints.
- Capacity modeling – plan production operations based on available resources (machines, operators, tools) and raw materials.
- Interactive planning – planners can test different production scenarios and adjust order sequences before final approval.
- Deadline management – early alerts about potential delays.
- Process synchronization – better coordination of production processes, with enhanced monitoring and control options.
- Integration into a wider MOM ecosystem – Opcenter APS is part of the Siemens Opcenter MOM platform, which combines planning, monitoring, and optimization into a single system.
Interested in more precise production planning?
If you’d like to learn how Siemens Opcenter APS can support your company’s production accuracy and efficiency, get in touch with our top specialists. Together, we’ll find the solution that fits your needs best.
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