Opcenter APS

Additional features

Optimizing Production Planning and Scheduling

Ensures efficient production, minimizes downtime, and improves customer service.

Long-Term Strategic Planning

Can be used for planning horizons of months and years.

Medium-Term Tactical Planning

Can be used for planning over periods of weeks.

Detailed Sequencing and Scheduling

Provides granular control over the production order.

Detect Bottlenecks

Identifies areas in the production process that slow down the entire system.

Reduce Setup Time

Minimizes the time required to prepare machines and tools for new tasks.

Increase Machines and Tools Utilization

Maximizes the effective use of production resources.

Reduce Work in Progress

Lowers the amount of partially finished goods in the production line.

Reduce Waste

Minimizes unnecessary materials or scrap in the manufacturing process.

Easily Identify Shortages

Quickly highlights when materials or resources are insufficient.

Optimize Material Flow

Ensures raw materials and components move efficiently through the production process.

Production Synchronization

Coordinates different stages of production for a harmonious workflow.

Increase Availability and Efficiency

Improves the operational time and effectiveness of resources.

Reduce Lead Time

Shortens the time between order placement and customer delivery.

Improve Adherence to Projections

Increases the reliability of meeting forecast targets and deadlines.

Accurate Predictions

Helps operations managers meet production demand while maintaining low stock and high utilization.

Flexibility to Alter Plans

Allows quick changes to the schedule to fulfill last-minute requests.

Quickly Answer Customer Requests

Enables sales teams to provide fast responses to client inquiries.

Balance and Prioritize Production Capacity and Constraints

Helps sales understand how to manage orders effectively.

Keep Control of Costs

Enables the finance team to monitor expenditures.

Understand Planning Changes Impact

Helps finance assess how schedule alterations affect efficiency and inventory.

Understand New Assets and Resources Influence

Allows finance to project the effect of new investments on production figures.

Customizable Product Planning and Scheduling

Tailors the planning and scheduling to unique product requirements.

Increases Resource Use

Enhances the effectiveness of available resources.

Increases On-Time Delivery

Improves the rate at which orders are completed by the promised deadline.

Reducing Inventory

Lowers the level of stock held.

Reducing Waste

Minimizes material and process inefficiency.

Create and Optimize Production Schedules

Aids decision-making by building the best possible manufacturing timetable.

Accurate Model of the Manufacturing Environment

Uses a precise digital representation of the shop floor for scheduling.

Delivers Efficient Schedules

Specifically, for surface-mount technology (SMT) manufacturing.

Supports Decision-Making for Resource Allocation

Helps determine the best use of equipment and personnel.

Supports Decision-Making for Order Prioritization

Helps select which jobs should be completed first.

Supports Decision-Making for Production Batches

Helps define optimal grouping of orders for manufacturing.

Supports Decision-Making for Due Date Negotiation

Assists in setting realistic delivery timelines with customers.

Supports Decision-Making for Order Processing

Aids in managing the flow of customer orders.

Aids in Long and Mid-Term Planning

Supports strategic decision-making over extended timeframes.

Considers Forecast and Long-Term Orders

Incorporates projected demand and standing orders into the plan.

Supports Feasibility Decision Making

Helps determine if proposed production goals are achievable.

Affects the General Direction of Production

Influences the high-level strategy for manufacturing output.

Instantly, Securely, and Easily Collaborate

Facilitates next-generation collaboration using the cloud-based Teamcenter Share.