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# Opcenter APS

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> Opcenter Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) is a production planning and scheduling software designed to support manufacturing processes. It is used by organizations across various industries to optimize production operations, reduce lead times, and align with customer demands. The software is suitable for businesses of different sizes, including small, medium, and large enterprises.

Opcenter APS provides tools for long-term strategic planning, medium-term tactical planning, and detailed sequencing and scheduling. It models manufacturing environments to identify bottlenecks, minimize setup times, improve machine utilization, and streamline material flow. The system helps predict production demand while maintaining efficient resource use and managing stock levels. It includes modules such as Opcenter Scheduling, Opcenter Scheduling SMT, and Opcenter Planning to address specific aspects of production planning.

Opcenter APS enables secure collaboration within organizations through specialized features. It supports operations managers in forecasting production needs, sales teams in managing customer requests, and finance departments in analyzing cost impacts and inventory efficiency. It is designed to enhance productivity, optimize inventory management, and improve delivery performance.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.0/5** by 2 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.0/5** | 2 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Siemens
- **Founded**: 1847

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**: Other (Free version available)
- **Pricing Details**: The cost of a Preactor system license will depend on the Preactor product you choose and the services required to customise it. 

Preactor Express is our new Free entry level version of the product family.

There is also the opportunity to purchase PreactorCover with the license. This annual maintenance fee will entitle you to free telephone/email/forum support and also free upgrade to new versions of Preactor as they are released.
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Germany, United States

## Features

- API
- Automated Scheduling
- Bills of Material
- Capacity Planning
- Demand Forecasting
- Distribution Management
- EDI
- Forecasting
- Gantt/Timeline View
- Inventory Management
- MES
- Material Requirements Planning
- Order Fulfillment
- Order Management
- Prioritisation
- Purchase Order Management
- Reporting/Analytics
- Sales & Operations Planning
- Scheduling
- Shipping Management

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support
- Chat

## Category

- [Production Scheduling Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/377/production-planning-scheduling-software/software)

## Related Categories

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3. [SAP S/4HANA Cloud](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/417244/sap-s-4hana-cloud) — 4.3/5 (355 reviews)
4. [Fishbowl](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/1700/fishbowl-inventory-scm) — 4.2/5 (1087 reviews)
5. [NetSuite](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/25483/netsuite-wholesale-distribution-edition) — 4.2/5 (2003 reviews)

## Reviews

### "use for CT scans every day" — 4.0/5

> **Robert** | *29 December 2018* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Easy to use and understand, use it every day
> 
> **Cons**: I've never had any problems with this software

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### "Planificador de producción de Siemens" — 4.0/5

> **Almudena** | *2 March 2023* | Insurance | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Planificador de producción muy completo en el que te permite crear múltiple escenarios productivos y escoger el que más te convenga en función de como lo parametrices.A diferencia de otros APS, Opcenter APS se debe personalizar casi por completo durante la fase de implementación, lo que permite suplir todas las necesidades y peculiaridades de la planta productiva donde se va a trabajar.La interfaz es sencilla e intuitiva pero muy completa\!
> 
> **Cons**: Que sea complemente personalizable hace crítica la fase de implementación, ya que hay que definir perfectamente como trabaja la planta productiva para que sea lo más preciso posible. Cualquier olvido o falta de concreción puede hacer que el periodo de implantación sea largo.
> 
> Que esté detrás una empresa tan solvente como Siemens siempre da seguridad sobre la idoneidad de un software como este.Se integra con múltiple ERP's y sistema de gestión de la producción ofreciendo una planificación optimizada en base a los parámetros que se escogen en función de cada escenario.

## Links

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