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Opcenter APS (formerly Preactor)

Advanced planning and scheduling.

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Overview

Opcenter APS (formerly known as Preactor) is a suite of advanced planning and scheduling software from Siemens Digital Industries Software. It is designed to help manufacturers of all sizes to manage their production planning and scheduling. Opcenter APS can be used for long-term strategic planning, medium-term tactical planning, and detailed sequencing and scheduling. It is highly customizable and can be integrated with other enterprise systems like ERP and MES.

✨ Key Features

  • Finite capacity scheduling
  • Advanced constraint modeling
  • Interactive Gantt chart
  • What-if scenario analysis
  • Order-based multi-constraint scheduling
  • Bill-of-materials (BOM) level planning
  • Integration with ERP and MES
  • Schedule optimization

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Part of the Siemens Digital Industries Software portfolio, offering strong integration with other Siemens products
  • Highly configurable and customizable to specific industry needs
  • Scalable from small businesses to large enterprises

Unique Value: Provides a highly flexible and scalable APS solution that can be tailored to the specific needs of any manufacturing environment, backed by the expertise and ecosystem of Siemens.

🎯 Use Cases (3)

Detailed production scheduling for complex manufacturing Long-term and mid-term capacity planning Make-to-order and make-to-stock environments

✅ Best For

  • Food and beverage production scheduling
  • Automotive component manufacturing
  • Electronics assembly planning

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Businesses requiring a very simple, out-of-the-box scheduling tool with minimal configuration

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💻 Platforms

Desktop

✅ Offline Mode Available

🔌 Integrations

SAP Oracle Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Other ERP and MES systems via API

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Email Support
  • ✓ Phone Support
  • ✓ Dedicated Support (Varies by partner tier)

🔒 Compliance & Security

✓ GDPR ✓ SSO

💰 Pricing

Contact for pricing

✓ 14-day free trial

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