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Siemens Opcenter Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS)

Optimize Production Efficiency, Maximize Resource Utilization, and Adapt with Agility

Advanced Planning and Scheduling for Modern Manufacturing Challenges

Real-time visibility, scenario planning, and dynamic scheduling for smarter manufacturing operations. Siemens Opcenter APS delivers unparalleled precision in production planning and scheduling, enabling manufacturers to dynamically adjust to changes, minimize resource waste, and drive operational efficiency.

The Challenge: Complexity in Modern Manufacturing

Today’s manufacturers face mounting pressure to reduce lead times, optimize resource allocation, and meet fluctuating customer demands. Disconnected systems and static planning tools often fail to adapt to real-time production changes, resulting in delays, inefficiencies, and increased costs.
78% of manufacturing delays are caused by raw material constraints.
45% improvement in workforce efficiency with optimized scheduling​.
99.9% production tracking accuracy achieved with real-time scheduling tools​.

The Solution: Siemens Opcenter APS

Siemens Opcenter APS bridges the gap between ERP, MES, and PLM systems, enabling manufacturers to dynamically optimize their production schedules​.
Real-Time Scheduling
Adapt to live production data for on-the-fly adjustments​.
Streamlined Change Management
Test multiple production scenarios to identify optimal strategies​.
Centralized Data Repository
Address material, labor, and machine constraints proactively​.

Unlock the Full Potential of Your Operations

Real-Time Adaptability: Adjust production plans on-the-fly to respond to changes in demand or resource availability, achieving up to 25% improved operational efficiency​.
Enhanced Resource Utilization: Reduce bottlenecks, increase throughput, and optimize resource allocation across all production stages​.
Inventory Optimization: Minimize excess inventory and reduce holding costs with precision scheduling​.

Who Benefits from Siemens Opcenter Advanced Planning and Scheduling

Siemens OpCenter APS provides powerful tools for many individuals in the organization. This suite of solutions helps company's adapt quickly and on-the-fly to situations.
Production Planners
Optimize daily schedules and respond quickly to disruptions​.
Operations Manager
Gain real-time visibility into production processes for better decision-making​.
IT Leaders
Seamlessly integrate APS with ERP, MES, and PLM systems​.
Executives
Monitor KPIs and assess ROI from scheduling improvements​.

Proven Results Across Industries

Siemens Opcenter APS has proven itself time and again across all industries.
Electronics Manufacturing
Achieve up to 35% reduction in manufacturing time for complex assemblies​.
Semiconductors
Optimize high-mix, low-volume production for a 45% increase in throughput​.
Life Sciences
Maintain compliance and precision scheduling in regulated environments​.
Our advanced platform transforms your production data into actionable insights, driving smarter manufacturing practices through:
Scalable: Suitable for SMBs to Fortune 500 enterprises.
Flexible: Easily configurable workspaces and data structures.
Integrated: Native connections to Siemens and third-party systems​.
Fast ROI: Demonstrated return on investment in less than 6 months​.

Implementation Process Made Simple

Gain continuous visibility and control with our MES Dashboard, an indispensable tool for any manufacturing environment. It offers:
​A "single pane of glass" view of your MES DataStore's status
​​Streamlined configuration and monitoring
​Detailed activity records, ensuring data integrity and operational excellence
Our solutions ensure seamless integration of automation tools, facilitating efficient communication across all machinery, driving streamlined, error-free production environments.

Why Siemens OpCenter APS?

​Shop Floor Displays & Management Reports: Achieve operational transparency and efficiency
​​eDHR & Role-Based Dashboards: For in-depth tracking and analysis
​Data Analytics/Data Warehouse: Powered by SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) for deep operational insights

Benefits of Seabrook 
Manufacturing Intelligence

​Enhanced Operational Visibility: Keep a comprehensive view on your manufacturing processes
​​Real-Time Performance Feedback: Access immediate insights for continuous improvement
​​Reduced Recovery Times: Quickly identify and resolve issues with improved analytical capabilities
​Boosted Operator Efficiency & Yield: Drive performance and outcomes through data insights

How It Works: Driving a Closed-Loop Manufacturing Process

Our Digital Manufacturing Cloud Solution is powered by Siemens Opcenter Execution, a platform renowned for its robustness and ability to secure, streamline, and scale manufacturing operations. Key highlights include:
Easy Configuration and Deployment
Get up and running quickly with minimal disruption to existing processes.
Continual Improvements
Our solution evolves with your business, incorporating the latest features and enhancements to keep you at the forefront of manufacturing technology.

Success Stories
from Our Clients

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“Seabrook was a great help in doing the analysis and creating a report that allowed us to execute our software selection and implement our MES through a private cloud-based network.”
Cepheid
“We would never have been able to do this on our own without Seabrook.”
MiraVista Diagnostics
“The template Seabrook generated to plan for our upgrade activity was very effective and comprehensive, which helped us to systematically work the issues.”
Zeiss Meditec
“Seabrook was a great help in doing the analysis and creating a report that allowed us to execute our software selection and implement our MES through a private cloud-based network.”
Cepheid
“We would never have been able to do this on our own without Seabrook.”
MiraVista Diagnostics
“The template Seabrook generated to plan for our upgrade activity was very effective and comprehensive, which helped us to systematically work the issues.”
Zeiss Meditec
“Seabrook was a great help in doing the analysis and creating a report that allowed us to execute our software selection and implement our MES through a private cloud-based network.”
Cepheid
“We would never have been able to do this on our own without Seabrook.”
MiraVista Diagnostics
“The template Seabrook generated to plan for our upgrade activity was very effective and comprehensive, which helped us to systematically work the issues.”
Zeiss Meditec
Integration and Compatibility

A Solution that Fits Your Ecosystem

Siemens Opcenter APS is designed to integrate seamlessly with a wide range of manufacturing systems and software, ensuring a cohesive and connected manufacturing environment.
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Ready to Elevate Your Manufacturing Operations?

Take the first step towards optimizing your manufacturing processes with Siemens Opcenter. Contact us today to discuss your needs or request a demo.