{"id":175678,"date":"2026-02-05T11:02:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T10:02:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/p-hud4k6.project.space\/opcenter-aps\/faq\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T14:51:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T12:51:32","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/p-hud4k6.project.space\/en\/opcenter-aps\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row unlock_row_content=&#8221;yes&#8221; row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;7&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;7&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;7&#8243; back_color=&#8221;color-210407&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;75&#8243; overlay_color_blend=&#8221;multiply&#8221; overlay_animated=&#8221;yes&#8221; overlay_animated_size=&#8221;0.7&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; bottom_divider=&#8221;gradient&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;scroll-trigger&#8221; 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uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;561374&#8243;][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;What is the APS tool Opcenter and what is it used for?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;24a731b5-e185-31773751612906&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;258704&#8243;]APS stands for \u201cAdvanced Planning and Scheduling\u201d \u2013 the core functions of <strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> are detailed scheduling and capacity planning of all production resources. Opcenter APS generates a production plan within minutes that considers all rules and constraints and defines a start and end date for each operation within the planning horizon. Through manual adjustments and scenario analysis, the plan can be further optimized. This allows you, for example, to optimally control lead times, working capital, or setup times. As part of capacity planning, <strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> ensures at the resource level whether sufficient capacity is available. Unlike in the past, planning is no longer validated against anonymous capacity buckets, but specifically against individual machines. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Can my production technologies be mapped?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;51669b3a-8e8e-21773751612906&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;149973&#8243;]All production technologies can be mapped \u2013 from manual workstations to fully automated production lines. Opcenter APS enables:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>to take industry\u2011specific rules and constraints into account<\/li>\n<li>to perform manual or rule\u2011based splitting of production orders<\/li>\n<li>consideration of multiple alternative machines<\/li>\n<li>consideration of overlapping successive production steps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Does Opcenter APS assign individual operations to the appropriate machines? Can it handle alternative machines?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;ef5915c9-1af0-21773751612906&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;341311&#8243;]<strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> always considers which machine or machine group a product can be manufactured on. The following allocation rules, for example, are taken into account when creating the production plan:<\/p>\n<p>consideration of different machine characteristics<br \/>\ntechnical dimensions of the product<br \/>\nmachine approval\/qualification<br \/>\ntechnology<br \/>\nmaterial constraints<br \/>\n\u2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> can also take rule\u2011based preferences for a specific machine within a group of similar machines into account (e.g. different processing speeds, cost rates, priorities, etc.). In addition, <strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> is highly flexible and allows the consideration of a wide variety of secondary constraints, such as tools, transport equipment, space, conveyors\/piping, and electricity\/energy. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Can Opcenter APS optimize setup times (setup optimization)?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;0a882431-6c4b-01773751612906&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;207023&#8243;]Opcenter APS enables the consideration of setup matrices, for example in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>material changes \/ tool changes<\/li>\n<li>consideration of required preparations based on defined logic<\/li>\n<li>consideration of master data for setup processes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additionally, further rules can be considered for periodically occurring required stops (e.g. quality inspections), event\u2011based stops (e.g. operational disruptions), or rule\u2011based stops (e.g. tool adjustments).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Can external processing steps (\u201coutsourcing\u201d) be planned?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;0a882431-6c4b-031773751612906&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;165221&#8243;]The system can consider both internal and external production steps. This can either be defined within the ERP system or determined based on rules. In addition, Opcenter APS also takes preparatory production steps such as cleaning, drying, etc. into account. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Does Opcenter APS check material availability \u2013 which materials can be considered?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;0a882431-6c4b-0317737516129064&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;131931&#8243;]<strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> checks the material availability of all materials included in the bill of materials. This ensures that the availability of all materials required for each operation is secured in advance. <strong>Opcenter APS <\/strong>takes into account the current inventory availability, future planned availability, and additional parameters such as: replenishment lead times, quality control durations, transport times, etc.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend limiting which materials should be checked.<br \/>\nThis ensures that attention is focused on critical materials \u2013 checking the availability of C\u2011parts should not be the responsibility of the production planner.<\/p>\n<p>The reverse approach is also possible: <strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> can initially plan without considering material dates and generate \u201caction lists\u201d for procurement that must then be processed accordingly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> can provide rule\u2011based suggestions for which material to consume \u2013 possible variants include, for example: \u201calways consume the lot with the earliest expiration date\u201d, \u201cconsume according to the FIFO principle\u201d, or alternative rule\u2011based material selections. Additionally, reports on material coverage can be generated, serving as a basis for procurement. If minimum stock levels of auxiliary materials fall below defined thresholds, alerts can be issued as warnings. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;How user\u2011friendly is Opcenter APS? How long does it take for planners to become proficient with the new tool?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;0a882431-6c4b-03177375161290642&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;102192&#8243;]Planners are able to use <strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> within just a few days of training, with the full functionality of the APS tool available to them.<\/p>\n<p>In addition,<strong> Opcenter APS <\/strong>enables fast and easy menu\u2011 and field\u2011based adjustments of individual values, such as parameter changes for process and lead times, machine cycles, workforce capacities, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Opcenter APS <\/strong>automatically generates a production plan that fully complies with all defined rules and constraints. The plan remains transparent and easy for operators to understand, as the planning rules are collaboratively developed during the project. As a result, companies using <strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> achieve rapid user adoption and high acceptance across their teams.<\/p>\n<p>Der Planer hat die M\u00f6glichkeit, das Ergebnis manuell mittels Drag &amp; Drop zu \u00fcbersteuern. Zus\u00e4tzlich k\u00f6nnen auch automatisierte Warn-\/Sperrhinweise erstellt werden. <strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> kann einen beliebig w\u00e4hlbaren Zeitraum planen, der auch jederzeit angepasst werden kann. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;How is personnel planning carried out in Opcenter APS?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;0a882431-6c4b-031773751612906421&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;110681&#8243;]Opcenter APS enables the mapping of personnel availability using standard shift schedules. These can be customized individually and extended, for example, with breaks and other calendar events down to the minute. In addition, data from HR systems, workforce management (PEP) systems, or other upstream systems can be processed automatically.<\/p>\n<p>Personnel deployment planning can be carried out in 2 ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Variante 1: <strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> erstellt einen Produktionsplan und ber\u00fccksichtigt dabei die verf\u00fcgbare Anzahl der Mitarbeiter als Einschr\u00e4nkung<\/li>\n<li>Option 2: <strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> generates a production plan based on machine availability and provides the required personnel demand as an output.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These two approaches can also be used in parallel for each resource\/technology.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;How does Opcenter APS handle maintenance orders or other special orders?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;0a882431-6c4b-0317737516129064211&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;185802&#8243;]Opcenter APS enables the consideration of maintenance orders, provided they are defined in the ERP system or MES system. If no maintenance orders exist in other systems, they can also be created manually or rule-based within Opcenter APS.<br \/>\nWhen maintaining tools, the tool shop or maintenance department (including personnel) can also be taken into account. In addition, the system can schedule planned maintenance based on data from the MES system using predefined rules (e.g. every 25,000 shots). The system can also display information about a tool. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;How about reporting and visualization of the planning results?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;0a882431-6c4b-03177375161290642116&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;243849&#8243;]<strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> stores all data in an SQL database. Through an archiving concept, historical data states can be considered when creating reports.<br \/>\nVisualization is possible in the form of Gantt charts, bar charts, etc., and integrations with other systems (BI tools) as well as file exports (xls, csv, doc, etc.) are supported.<br \/>\nThanks to the open SQL database, Opcenter APS also allows you to create custom reports. These can be distributed automatically (time- or event-driven) via email to defined recipients. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;What options are available for optimizing the production plan?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;0a882431-6c4b-031773751612906421161&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;188455&#8243;]<strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> already provides standard planning rules out of the box. In addition, custom rules can be created \u2013 anything that can be logically defined can also be modeled.<br \/>\nCustomers have the ability to select which KPIs should be optimized, apply weightings to planning parameters, and thereby create different scenarios.<br \/>\nPlanners can compare the results of multiple what-if scenarios in the KPI cockpit and select and release the optimal plan.<\/p>\n<p>Another form of scenario creation is the variation of a production plan into multiple versions (simulation). <strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> allows saving and loading different planning scenarios.<\/p>\n<p>If cost rates for machines, personnel, etc. are available, a cost-optimized production plan can be created. A clear overview of the utilization of all resources is displayed in the system.<\/p>\n<p>Production orders can be combined by manually or rule-based merging of production batches (lot size optimization).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;What do I need to do to ensure my detailed production schedule is reliable?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;0a882431-6c4b-0317737516129064211618&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;500837&#8243;]First, it is necessary in <strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> to consider all factors that may influence the critical path of a production order.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, there are a number of process-related measures which, depending on the industry and the company, help make production less susceptible to disruptions.<\/p>\n<p>This includes, among others:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Intelligent buffer management, especially in front of bottleneck resources, within planning<\/li>\n<li>Introduction of a frozen zone<\/li>\n<li>Use of machine learning to improve the quality of planning times<\/li>\n<li>Centralization of planning into a \u201csingle point of truth\u201d for all stakeholders<\/li>\n<li>Continuous recording of disruptions and their root causes in order to gradually improve them<\/li>\n<li>Release of material-available production orders in the short-term horizon<\/li>\n<li>Continuous process for validating and correcting data quality<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;How does Opcenter APS handle situations when the schedule is not adhered to?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;0a882431-6c4b-03177375161290642116187&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;803017&#8243;]Many different factors influence how long a production schedule remains valid in practice. Process times may fluctuate or be difficult to estimate from the outset, equipment and machines may fail unexpectedly, employees may be absent due to illness, materials may not arrive as planned or may have quality issues, and short-term, high-priority orders (\u201crush orders\u201d) may be introduced into production, among others.<\/p>\n<p>To quickly generate a new and optimized production plan in <strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong>, it is essential that all required data is always captured immediately in the designated systems (ERP, MES, PLS, etc.).<br \/>\nThis enables <strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> to transparently show the consequences within a very short time and adjust the production plan accordingly. In the best case, this results in no delays.<br \/>\nHowever, if delays do occur, it becomes immediately visible which orders are affected, when the delays arise, and where corrective actions can be taken. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;How are problems and errors identified?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;0a882431-6c4b-031773751612906421161879&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;203784&#8243;]<strong>Opcenter APS <\/strong>is designed to generate error-free plans. As long as all relevant factors are mapped in the system and the data is kept up to date, the user no longer needs to check the plan for planning errors after rescheduling.<br \/>\nOnly due date violations may occur, as <strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> typically plans against finite capacities. In such cases, various tools are available to help users evaluate actions to meet deadlines:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Change the prioritization of particularly important orders and reschedule. ATTENTION: This will very likely lead to due date violations for other orders.<\/li>\n<li>Display of the critical path of a specific order to evaluate at which point overtime could potentially lead to improvement.<\/li>\n<li>Rescheduling with a different weighting can lead to improvements in delivery reliability. However, this may come at the expense of other KPIs, such as setup efforts or work in progress (WIP).<\/li>\n<li>Display of orders and resources with the longest waiting times. This helps identify bottlenecks across the entire planning horizon. Based on this information, the currently planned shifts in the different production areas can also be reviewed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;What data is required for detailed scheduling and production planning?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;0a882431-6c4b-0317737516129064211618797&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;214344&#8243;]The required data partly varies depending on the industry and the company. The following list of objects aims to provide the most comprehensive overview possible; however, not all objects are relevant for every company.<\/p>\n<p>Master data:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Assets and asset groups (alternatives)<\/li>\n<li>Setup times and\/or cleaning times<\/li>\n<li>Production resources \/ tools<\/li>\n<li>Silos and tanks<\/li>\n<li>Pipelines and transport equipment<\/li>\n<li>Site groups<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Transaction data:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Production orders \/ manufacturing orders, including routing and bill of materials<\/li>\n<li>Planned orders \/ production proposals, including routing and bill of materials<\/li>\n<li>Inventory (in-house production and external procurement)<\/li>\n<li>Planned goods receipts<\/li>\n<li>Planned goods issues<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Who uses Opcenter APS?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;0a882431-6c4b-03177375161290642116187971&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;933809&#8243;]<strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> is used worldwide \u2013 more than 5,000 companies, from small to large, use <strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> as a planning tool. These companies can be found in 70 countries around the globe.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to its flexibility, <strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> can be used by companies across almost any industry in manufacturing and logistics.<\/p>\n<p>As Opcenter APS has been developed since the mid-1980s, it offers a very extensive range of functionalities in both discrete manufacturing and process industries.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Opcenter APS or ERP \u2013 what happens to my existing software, and why do I need Opcenter APS?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;0a882431-6c4b-031773751612906421161879713&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;124867&#8243;]<strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> is designed to work alongside existing systems rather than replace them. It can be seamlessly integrated with ERP systems, spreadsheets, MES, and production data collection systems.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> erstellt eine Produktionsfeinplanung durch das Verteilen der Arbeitsschritte von Auftr\u00e4gen auf Ressourcen und ber\u00fccksichtigt dabei alle Regeln, die f\u00fcr die Erstellung eines realistischen Feinplans n\u00f6tig sind. <strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> stellt eine interaktive Drag and Drop-Umgebung zur Verf\u00fcgung, um effizient auf unerwartete \u00c4nderungen der Bedarfe und Kapazit\u00e4ten reagieren zu k\u00f6nnen. So k\u00f6nnen Sie auch in schwierigen Situationen die Ausbringungsmenge und die Termintreue optimieren. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;How quickly can Opcenter APS be implemented?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;0a882431-6c4b-0317737516129064211618797138&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;163182&#8243;]In general, <strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> is an \u201cout-of-the-box\u201d system that allows a basic configuration to be set up in a very short time.<\/p>\n<p>Implementation projects typically take between two and six months.<\/p>\n<p>The duration of implementation depends on several factors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Complexity and scope\n<ul>\n<li>Machine resources<\/li>\n<li>Personnel resources<\/li>\n<li>Tools<\/li>\n<li>Scheduling rules<\/li>\n<li>Production processes and dependencies<\/li>\n<li>Routing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>System architecture\n<ul>\n<li>single-stage<\/li>\n<li>multi-stage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Customer requirements for the system<\/li>\n<li>Quality and completeness of master data<\/li>\n<li>Availability of resources on the customer side<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To provide an accurate estimate of the project duration, we are happy to offer on-site analysis workshops in order to develop a well-founded proposal based on a detailed specification document.<br \/>\nAlternatively, we can discuss the key parameters of your project in a one-day session to provide an initial high-level assessment. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;How does a project for the implementation of Opcenter APS proceed?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;0a882431-6c4b-03177375161290642116187971382&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;108348&#8243;]Analysis and design: The objective of this project phase is for MCP to understand the company\u2019s requirements and current situation, and to jointly define the future planning process.<\/p>\n<p>Implementation: In the first step, integration with the existing customer systems takes place. MCP then focuses on gradually expanding the solution using an agile approach and training users on the system.<br \/>\nDuring this phase, the company focuses on ensuring the required data quality. At the same time, regular coordination meetings are held to review project status and refine specific requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Parallel phase: At the start of this phase, the integration and functional scope of <strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> are fully implemented and are now thoroughly tested in the company\u2019s day-to-day operations. Users gain in-depth experience with <strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong>, and any remaining issues are reported to MCP and resolved. The goal is to ensure that Opcenter APS runs reliably in daily operations so that the previous planning system can be decommissioned.<\/p>\n<p>Go-live: With this milestone, the old system is officially replaced and<strong> Opcenter APS<\/strong> goes into productive operation.<\/p>\n<p>After go-live: In most cases, MCP continues to act as a support partner to provide fast assistance with any issues or user questions even after go-live.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;How are my employees trained on Opcenter APS?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;0a882431-6c4b-03177375161290642116187971382&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;109818&#8243;]Employee training is conducted in several steps.<\/p>\n<p>During the project implementation, <strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> releases are delivered and installed in agreed time intervals. As part of these deliveries, employees are trained to become familiar with the solution and provide feedback. This ensures that future users are introduced to <strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> quickly and confidently.<\/p>\n<p>During the parallel phase, which takes place as the final project stage before go-live, users are not only trained on the system but also learn how to identify a \u201cgood\u201d production plan and actively intervene in the system to achieve the best possible results.<br \/>\nThis also includes how to handle unplanned events, create and compare scenarios, and determine which settings in the planning rules best support the company\u2019s objectives. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Which Opcenter APS versions are available, and which one is the right choice for me?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;0a882431-6c4b-031773751612906421161879713826&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;103239&#8243;]You can choose the<strong> Opcenter APS<\/strong> version based on your individual needs and available budget.<br \/>\nSince all versions share a unified code base, switching from one version to another is simple.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Which production processes \/ manufacturing technologies are supported by Opcenter APS?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;0a882431-6c4b-0317737516129064211618797138265&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;245721&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> is highly flexible.\n<ul>\n<li>All production technologies can be mapped \u2013 from manual workstations to fully automated production lines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> enables:\n<ul>\n<li>Consideration of industry-specific rules and constraints<\/li>\n<li>Carry out manual or rule-based splitting of production orders<\/li>\n<li>Consideration of multiple alternative machines<\/li>\n<li>Consideration of overlaps between consecutive production steps<\/li>\n<li>Consideration of parallel production steps within a production order<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Which production resources are considered by Opcenter APS?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;0a882431-6c4b-03177375161290642116187971382650&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;187972&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> is highly flexible and enables the consideration of production resources and other potential constraints of various kinds:\n<ul>\n<li>Tools<\/li>\n<li>Transport equipment<\/li>\n<li>Space<\/li>\n<li>Conveying systems \/ pipelines<\/li>\n<li>Electricity \/ energy<\/li>\n<li>\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;How does Opcenter APS handle setup times or cleaning times (material changes, tool changes, color changes, cleaning, etc.)?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;0a882431-6c4b-031773751612906421161879713826505&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;914208&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> enables the consideration of setup matrices, for example in:\n<ul>\n<li>material changes \/ tool changes<\/li>\n<li>consideration of required preparations based on defined logic<\/li>\n<li>consideration of master data for setup processes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Opcenter APS can also consider additional rules when planning setup and production:\n<ul>\n<li>Periodic stops (e.g. quality inspections)<\/li>\n<li>Event-based stops (e.g. operational disruptions)<\/li>\n<li>Rule-based stops (e.g. tool adjustment)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][\/vc_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row unlock_row_content=&#8221;yes&#8221; 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tab_id=&#8221;24a731b5-e185-3801773751613086&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;186341&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> is highly flexible.\n<ul>\n<li>All production technologies can be mapped \u2013 from manual workstations to fully automated production lines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> enables:\n<ul>\n<li>Consideration of industry-specific rules and constraints<\/li>\n<li>Carry out manual or rule-based splitting of production orders<\/li>\n<li>Consideration of multiple alternative machines<\/li>\n<li>Consideration of overlaps between consecutive production steps<\/li>\n<li>Consideration of parallel production steps within a production order<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Which production resources are considered by Opcenter APS?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;51669b3a-8e8e-2611773751613086&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;653561&#8243;]<strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> is highly flexible and enables the consideration of production resources and other potential constraints of various kinds:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tools<\/li>\n<li>Transport equipment<\/li>\n<li>Space<\/li>\n<li>Conveying systems \/ pipelines<\/li>\n<li>Electricity \/ energy<\/li>\n<li>\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; 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tab_id=&#8221;0a882431-6c4b-0371773751613086&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;568562&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The system can take both internal and external production steps into account.<\/li>\n<li>These can either be defined in the ERP system or determined based on rules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;How does Opcenter APS handle preparatory steps?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;0a882431-6c4b-03821773751613086&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;176461&#8243;]<strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> also takes preparatory production steps (cleaning, drying, etc.) into account.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][\/vc_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row unlock_row_content=&#8221;yes&#8221; row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; 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z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; zoom_width=&#8221;0&#8243; zoom_height=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;790384&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_space=&#8221;fontspace-781688&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;636440&#8243;]Production optimization[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_accordion typography=&#8221;advanced&#8221; sign=&#8221;plus&#8221; content_border=&#8221;yes&#8221; title_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_simple=&#8221;1&#8243; no_h_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; titles_size=&#8221;h5&#8243; titles_weight=&#8221;500&#8243; active_tab=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;561374&#8243;][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Can production orders be combined in Opcenter APS? (e.g. lot size optimization)&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;24a731b5-e185-381773751613326&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;135794&#8243;]Depending on the selected planning rules and weighting, <strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> generates the best possible schedule based on the given production batches.<br \/>\nFor example, if the objective is to reduce setup and cleaning efforts, Opcenter APS will schedule production batches consecutively where these efforts can be minimized or eliminated. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Can Opcenter APS also dynamically generate production orders? Can the optimal lot size be calculated?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;51669b3a-8e8e-261773751613326&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;142947&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Option 1: <strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> internal MRP run to generate quantities for production orders.<\/li>\n<li>Option 2: Continue running MRP in the ERP system and split the generated production orders (FAUF) within <strong>Opcenter APS.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Am effizientesten: Ausgangsdaten zur Planung werden im ERP erstellt und <strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> dient zur Planungsoptimierung<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Can multiple variants of a production plan be created?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;ef5915c9-1af0-221773751613326&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;182415&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> allows saving and loading different planning scenarios.<\/li>\n<li>These can be compared both visually and based on KPIs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][\/vc_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row unlock_row_content=&#8221;yes&#8221; 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tab_id=&#8221;24a731b5-e185-3811773751613596&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;187238&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> enables the mapping of personnel availability using standard shift schedules.<\/li>\n<li>These can be customized individually and extended, for example, with breaks and other periods of unavailability down to the minute.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> can also automatically process data from HR systems or other upstream systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;How is personnel deployment planning carried out with Opcenter APS?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;51669b3a-8e8e-2681773751613596&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;101407&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Option 1: <strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> generates a production plan while considering the available number of employees as a constraint.<\/li>\n<li>Option 2: <strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> generates a production plan based on machine availability and provides the required personnel demand as an output.<\/li>\n<li>These two approaches can also be used in parallel for each resource\/technology (e.g. do not schedule because only 4 machine operators are available (Option 1), 15 auxiliary workers are required for the morning shift (Option 2)).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; 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z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; zoom_width=&#8221;0&#8243; zoom_height=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;790384&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_space=&#8221;fontspace-781688&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;141742&#8243;]Machines and tools[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_accordion typography=&#8221;advanced&#8221; sign=&#8221;plus&#8221; content_border=&#8221;yes&#8221; title_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_simple=&#8221;1&#8243; no_h_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; titles_size=&#8221;h5&#8243; titles_weight=&#8221;500&#8243; active_tab=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;561374&#8243;][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;How does Opcenter APS handle machine groups? Are there machine allocation rules?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;24a731b5-e185-38101773751613856&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;154566&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Opcenter APS always considers on which machine or machine group a product can be manufactured.<\/li>\n<li>The following allocation rules are considered, for example, when creating the production plan:\n<ul>\n<li>Consideration of different machine characteristics<\/li>\n<li>Product-specific technical dimensions<\/li>\n<li>Machine approval \/ qualification<\/li>\n<li>Technology<\/li>\n<li>Material constraints<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> can also consider rule-based preferences for a specific machine within a homogeneous machine group (e.g. different operating speeds).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][\/vc_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row unlock_row_content=&#8221;yes&#8221; row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; zoom_width=&#8221;0&#8243; zoom_height=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_separator sep_color=&#8221;,Default&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row unlock_row_content=&#8221;yes&#8221; row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;5&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;4&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;4&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;100&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; style=&#8221;inherited&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;140419&#8243;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; zoom_width=&#8221;0&#8243; zoom_height=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;790384&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_space=&#8221;fontspace-781688&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;159345&#8243;]Data interface[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_accordion typography=&#8221;advanced&#8221; sign=&#8221;plus&#8221; content_border=&#8221;yes&#8221; title_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_simple=&#8221;1&#8243; no_h_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; titles_size=&#8221;h5&#8243; titles_weight=&#8221;500&#8243; active_tab=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;561374&#8243;][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;How is Opcenter integrated with other systems?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;24a731b5-e185-381091773751614140&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;579318&#8243;]Opcenter APS is open and flexible when it comes to the specific design of interfaces (technology, processes, trigger events, etc.). The most commonly used integration, however, is via web services (REST, SOAP). [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Which ERP systems is Opcenter APS compatible with?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;24a731b5-e185-3810951773751614140&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;190185&#8243;]All ERP systems are supported, and numerous projects have already been implemented with the most common ERP systems. These include SAP R\/3, SAP S\/4HANA, proALPHA, Microsoft Dynamics, and Infor. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][\/vc_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row unlock_row_content=&#8221;yes&#8221; row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; zoom_width=&#8221;0&#8243; zoom_height=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_separator sep_color=&#8221;,Default&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row unlock_row_content=&#8221;yes&#8221; row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;5&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;4&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;4&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;100&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; style=&#8221;inherited&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;144198&#8243;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; zoom_width=&#8221;0&#8243; zoom_height=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;790384&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_space=&#8221;fontspace-781688&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;482957&#8243;]Material[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_accordion typography=&#8221;advanced&#8221; sign=&#8221;plus&#8221; content_border=&#8221;yes&#8221; title_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_simple=&#8221;1&#8243; no_h_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; titles_size=&#8221;h5&#8243; titles_weight=&#8221;500&#8243; active_tab=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;561374&#8243;][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;How does Opcenter APS consider material availability?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;24a731b5-e185-3810917737516141407&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;134206&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> checks the availability of all materials required for an operation based on the defined bills of materials. The following variants are possible, for example:\n<ul>\n<li>Verification of all materials in the bill of materials<\/li>\n<li>Verification of all materials with a specific status<\/li>\n<li>Consideration of lead times<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The reverse approach is also possible: <strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> can initially plan without considering material availability dates and generate corresponding \u201caction lists\u201d for procurement, which can then be processed by the purchasing department.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;How does Opcenter APS handle materials in stock, planned inventory, and items that are already in production?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;24a731b5-e185-38109517737516141408&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;883369&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> creates a valid production plan and always considers:\n<ul>\n<li>current availability of the material in stock<\/li>\n<li>future planned availability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>other parameters that can also be considered:\n<ul>\n<li>Replenishment lead times<\/li>\n<li>Quality inspection times<\/li>\n<li>Transport times<\/li>\n<li>\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The parameters can be selected either for all materials or only for specific ones (e.g. only critical materials).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; 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tab_id=&#8221;24a731b5-e185-38109177375161414076&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;102268&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Opcenter APS<\/strong> checks the availability of all materials required for an operation based on the defined bills of materials. 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