Industrial Engineering / Operations Consulting __
Scheduling
Overview
Current trends in manufacturing call for companies to reduce costs by lowering inventory levels while retaining the capability to satisfy customer demand despite compressed lead times. PMC’s expert consultants deploy Siemens Opcenter APS (Preactor) Advanced Scheduling the best-in-class solution for constraint-based production planning and shop floor scheduling.
Opcenter APS (Preactor) advantages
Siemens Opcenter APS (Preactor) improves the synchronization of both internal and external processes, and it provides greater visibility to increase utilization and on-time delivery while reducing inventory levels and waste. Its mathematical engine enables manufacturers and service providers to quickly analyze and calculate achievable production schedules while considering multiple constraints and business rules. Planners can generate and evaluate what-if scenarios to achieve the best results. Software features include:
- Assembly Process Visualization
- Multi-Constraint Scheduling
- Advanced Material Handling
- Advanced Schedule Optimization
- Schedule Comparison Tables
- Multiple Report Formats
Serving a range of markets
Opcenter APS (Preactor) enables manufacturers to shorten lead times while meeting customer demands in many industries:
- Automotive and Aerospace
- Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals
- Food and Beverages
- Health Insurance
- Medical Devices
- Metals and Metal Fabrication
- Paper, Publishing and Printing
- Rubber, Plastics and Textiles
- Training and Education
- And Many Others
Flexible integration
Opcenter APS (Preactor) becomes a powerful addition to the Production Controller’s toolkit as it integrates with:
- ERP Systems
- Manufacturing Execution Systems
- Data Collection Systems
- Demand Planning Systems
- OEE Applications
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