Solving Scheduling in Complex Industrial Machine Production
Industrial machine manufacturers build to order, handle long cycle times, and face shifting supply chain needs. PlanetTogether APS provides production scheduling software that helps manage these complex manufacturing processes. Our APS system brings order to custom configurations, shared resources, and fluctuating demand.
The Realities of Industrial Machine Scheduling
With finite scheduling, every resource, material, and hour matters. Delays in the supply chain, last-minute design changes, or unexpected order shifts can disrupt your manufacturing schedule. PlanetTogether APS gives you tools to manage constraints, allocate resources, and deliver finished equipment on time.
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Sequencing multi-stage builds with unique routings and components
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Coordinating shared tools, skilled teams, and bottleneck equipment
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Handling variable lead times in the supply chain
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Managing production capacity for custom or high-mix orders
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Tracking project milestones and customer deadlines
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Balancing production loads to keep manufacturing processes efficient
Smarter Scheduling for Precision Manufacturing
PlanetTogether APS allows you to optimize resources and fine-tune your manufacturing schedule. With real-time data, you can quickly respond to late materials, changes in demand, or urgent custom jobs. APS lets you adjust the shop floor, minimize idle time, and keep production flowing.
Handle Custom Orders Easily
Flexible scheduling tools support the unique needs of custom-built equipment, complex routings, and one-off customer requests.
Improve Multi-Stage Sequencing
PlanetTogether APS automates the sequencing of jobs across multiple production stages, ensuring smooth transitions and fewer delays.
Optimize Resource Allocation
Advanced planning matches skilled labor, machines, and tools to each job, reducing bottlenecks and improving productivity.
Adapt to Schedules Quickly
Flexible planning tools let you adjust production in response to sudden market shifts, new orders, or supply chain issues.
Increase Production Capacity
Efficient production scheduling helps maximize the use of your available production lines and floor space, enabling higher output.
Respond Fast to Changes
Real-time visibility and automated alerts make it easy to adjust the schedule when there are supply chain issues, late materials, or engineering changes.
Shorten Lead Times
Streamlined scheduling reduces downtime and idle resources, getting finished products to customers faster.
Support On-Time Delivery
Improved schedule adherence and coordination help ensure every project meets deadlines, strengthening customer trust and satisfaction.
Industrial Machine Resources to Help You Schedule Smarter
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APS Features for Industrial Machine Scheduling
PlanetTogether APS includes capabilities designed for complex, project-driven manufacturing environments.

Finite scheduling and constraint-based planning

Automated sequencing for multi-stage and custom projects

Real-time production scheduling software for every shop

Resource allocation tools for shared equipment and teams

Dashboards to track project status, resource use, and shop performance

Analytics for production capacity, lead times, and on-time completion