Advanced Planning & Scheduling with Opcenter APS

Payback from 2 months. ROI of 300% to 900%. Proven results across 100+ industrial projects in manufacturing scheduling and production planning.

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Manufacturing Planning Challenges Opcenter APS Solves

Most manufacturing companies lose millions every year due to outdated planning methods. Sound familiar?

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Spreadsheet-Based Scheduling

Spreadsheet-Based Scheduling

Manual scheduling in Excel consuming hundreds of hours per month from your team — like the 270h/month freed at Induscabos after digitalization.

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Unreliable
Lead Times

Unreliable Lead Times

Delivery dates are uncertain, commitments are missed, and urgency-driven replanning creates constant pressure on the production team.

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Hidden
Capacity Losses

Hidden Capacity Losses

No visibility into real production capacity. Poor sequencing, unnecessary changeovers, and idle time erode OEE and throughput.

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High Inventory, Frequent Stockouts

High Inventory, Frequent Stockouts

Capital tied up in excess stock while customers face shortages. The paradox of overproduction meeting unserved demand.

Siemens Opcenter APS (formerly Preactor): Advanced Planning & Scheduling Software for Manufacturing

Siemens Opcenter APS (formerly Preactor) is the global standard for advanced planning and scheduling. NEO Digital Industries is one of the global leading implementation companies, with 100+ projects and 20+ years of hands-on experience.

Productivity Increase

+14%
Productivity Increase

Salus (Groupe Avril) achieved a 14% productivity boost with Opcenter APS in animal nutrition manufacturing — with a 2-month payback.

Late Orders Reduction

-60%
Reduction in Late Orders

Salus reduced late orders by 60% after implementing Opcenter APS, transforming delivery reliability into a competitive advantage.

Avoided Investments

US$1.6M
Avoided Investments

Hering saved US$1.6M in avoided capacity investments over 3 years — a 60% productivity improvement eliminated the need for new workstations.

Proven ROI from 100+ APS Implementation Projects

The investment happens once. The gains compound year after year. Data from 30+ publicly documented industrial projects.

100+
Industrial projects implemented across plastics, food, metalwork, cosmetics, automotive and more
2–18
Months to full payback — Salus achieved it in just 2 months with a productivity-driven APS project
300-900%
Documented ROI range across planning and scheduling projects in our portfolio
US$630K
Additional revenue generated in a single period at Malwee through improved sales allocation and production planning

Real Results from Our APS Consulting Clients

“We achieved a 2-month payback with 14% productivity increase and 60% fewer late orders. Opcenter APS transformed how we schedule production.”

SALUS — Groupe Avril · Animal Nutrition

“The 60% productivity improvement in our sewing operation eliminated US$1.6M in planned capital investments over three years.”

HERING · Fashion & Apparel

“We freed 270 hours per month from our planning team and shifted our product mix toward higher-margin products. The impact compounds every year.”

INDUSCABOS · Electric Cables
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Free eBook: How to Make Money with a Supply Chain Planning Project

An executive guide with data from 30+ documented projects. Learn the three sources of ROI, how to build a credible business case, and a step-by-step payback formula you can apply today.

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