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What is Siemens Opcenter APS?
Siemens Opcenter™ Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS) is a powerful production planning solution designed to help manufacturers create realistic, optimised production schedules based on real-world constraints.
Rather than relying on spreadsheets or static planning methods, Opcenter APS considers factors such as machine capacity, material availability, labour, tooling and production priorities to generate achievable schedules that support efficient manufacturing operations.
By providing greater visibility across production, manufacturers can respond more effectively to changing demand, reduce bottlenecks and improve on-time delivery performance.
How We Can Help?
As a trusted Siemens Digital Industries Software Partner, Kudos Solutions helps manufacturers successfully implement Siemens Opcenter APS to improve planning performance and achieve measurable operational improvements.
From discovery workshops and implementation to optimisation and ongoing support, Kudos Solutions works alongside your planning and operations teams to ensure the solution delivers long-term value.
We also help manufacturers connect Opcenter APS with their wider planning and operational environment, creating greater visibility across the production process. Our approach is focused on practical improvements, from better scheduling decisions to more responsive planning.
Key Benefits of Opcenter APS
Respond Faster to Change
- Quickly adjust production schedules when customer demand, engineering changes or supply chain disruption occur.
Improve On-Time Delivery
- Build confidence in your production plans and improve customer satisfaction through more reliable delivery performance.
Increase Operational Visibility
- Give planners greater visibility across production operations to support faster and better decision-making
Optimise Finite Capacity
- Maximise the utilisation of machines, labour and production resources while reducing unnecessary downtime.
Improve Planning Accuracy
- Create realistic schedules that reflect actual manufacturing constraints rather than theoretical capacity.
Designed for Complex Manufacturing
Siemens Opcenter APS is trusted by manufacturers operating in demanding industries where planning accuracy is critical. Typical industries include:
30+ Years delivering planning and scheduling solutions
Siemens Silver Smart Expert
– trusted by Siemens and UK manufacturers alike
Industry Expertise
– deep experience in FMCG, automotive, electronics, and more
Why Choose Kudos as Your Opcenter Partner?
30+ Years delivering planning and scheduling solutions
Siemens Silver Smart Expert
– trusted by Siemens and UK manufacturers alike
Industry Expertise
– deep experience in FMCG, automotive, electronics, and more
Hands-On Support
– from initial scoping to long-term optimisation
Hands-On Support
– from initial scoping to long-term optimisation
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'Order at a Time' scheduling with flexible routing
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Multi-constraint scheduling (resources, secondary constraints, materials)
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Sequence-dependent setup times and overlaps/slack times
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Integration via ADO .Net Data Source Import
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Workflow tool (PESP) with custom actions for external code
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Import/export capabilities and customizable fields
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15–20% productivity improvement
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40–50% reduction in raw materials inventory
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50–90% improvement in customer service
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Major time savings compared to spreadsheet-based planning
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Opcenter Scheduling
Professional
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Advanced planning rules with multi-pass workflows
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Custom material linking rules and material-level consumption
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Graphical Material Explorer for stock visualization
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Advanced operation and resource constraints
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Ability to exclude invalid resources based on attributes
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Proactively manage complex dependencies
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Minimize disruptions with smarter sequencing
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Maintain service levels with improved material insights
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Object API and Open Planning Board API access
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Full database schema and menu structure editing
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Create and deploy custom scheduling rules
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Tailor workflows and classifications to unique business needs
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Full flexibility to model any scheduling environment
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Reduced licensing costs for multi-site deployments
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Maximum control over scheduling logic and integrations
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Opcenter Scheduling
Ultimate
Advanced scheduling for growing complexity.
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Customizable tables, fields, and classifications
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Event-based programming for tailored processes
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Flexible planning periods and drag-and-drop adjustments
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MPS displayed in clear stock profile and usage graphs
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Supports forecast-driven and order-driven planning modes
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Accurate, achievable production plans
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Greater visibility of future demand and capacity
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Seamless alignment between planning and shop floor execution
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Find the Right Opcenter APS Solution for Your Business
Opcenter APS offers a range of editions to match different levels of manufacturing complexity. Whether you need a fast, out-of-the-box solution or a fully customized system, each edition gives you powerful tools to take control of your planning and scheduling processes—driving efficiency, visibility, and customer satisfaction.
