Now’s The Time To Stop Relying On Spreadsheets For Planning In FMCG

Now’s The Time To Stop Relying On Spreadsheets For Planning In FMCG

Excel is great: there’s a good reason why neither Google nor Apple have been able to topple Microsoft’s dominance in 37 years. However, while it’s a powerful tool, it’s not the only, or best, software for everything. A prime example of this is where an Excel spreadsheet is used instead of Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) software, which is still very common. In some respects, this is surprising given the limitations of Excel. In others, however, it’s entirely understandable as companies have grown with the software so it’s viewed as an integral tool.  

Spreadsheets vs. advanced planning and scheduling software for production planning  

Here is a short breakdown of what each option does, or doesn’t, provide.  

Life as a planner is difficult and APS software can relieve some of the pressure. Get in touch to talk about how we can do that for you.