Planet Together APS: Advanced Planning & Scheduling Excellence
Transform your manufacturing operations with intelligent scheduling and resource optimization that streamlines production and ensures exceptional customer satisfaction.
The Smart Choice for Manufacturing Excellence
Academic Foundations, Real-World Manufacturing Success
Planet Together APS is a comprehensive production scheduling software system designed to optimize manufacturing processes. As the onlyUS-based APS software company with Cornell University academic foundations, we deliver rapid implementation and powerful results for manufacturers with revenues between $25M-$1B.
This intuitive scheduling hub enables planners and schedulers to automate, optimize, and compare production plans that reflect actual resource capacity and material availability. By synchronizing across plants and work centers, Planet Together APS helps you accurately manage labor and inventory, meet delivery dates, and increase profitability—turning manual scheduling challenges into competitive advantages.
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Powerful Features for Smart Manufacturing
Comprehensive tools designed to optimize every aspect of your production planning
Constraint Management
Take control of your production environment with sophisticated constraint management capabilities that identify and resolve bottlenecks before they impact your operations.
Capacity Bottlenecks
Pinpoint critical resource limitations
Material Bottlenecks
Proactive inventory management
Buffer Management
Optimize production flow
Bottleneck Scheduling
Maximize throughput at constraint points
Resource Scheduling
Optimize all your manufacturing resources with comprehensive scheduling tools that ensure maximum efficiency:
Machine Scheduling
Maximize equipment utilization
Labor Scheduling
Ensure appropriate staffing levels
Tool Scheduling
Manage critical production equipment
Maintenance Scheduling
Minimize production disruption
Plan & Schedule Optimization
Achieve optimal production schedules through advanced optimization capabilities that balance multiple objectives
KPI Optimization
Align schedules with your business objectives and key performance indicators
Multi-Factor Optimization
Balance competing priorities like on-time delivery, efficiency, and cost
Multi-Plant Optimization
Optimize production across multiple facilities for enterprise-wide efficiency
CoPilot Optimization
Intelligent scheduling assistance that learns from your best practices
Cross-Plant Optimization
Leverage enterprise resources through intelligent work distribution
Financial Optimization
Maximize profitability through cost-aware scheduling decisions
Intuitive Scheduling Tools
Empower your planning team with powerful yet easy-to-use tools:
- Smart Drag-and-Drop for intuitive schedule adjustments
- Activity Grids for detailed operation management
- Expedite functionality for rush orders
- Split/AutoSplit for flexible job management
- Unlimited Undo/Redo for risk-free experimentation
Order Management Excellence
Take complete control of your production orders:
- Real-time Order Status tracking
- Order Prioritization based on business rules
- Order Filtering for focused planning
- Order Linking for dependent operations
- Custom Order Attributes for business-specific needs
Transform Your Manufacturing Performance
Achieve breakthrough results across all critical metrics
Operational Excellence
Transform Your Performance
Problem Solving
Address Critical Challenges
Competitive Advantage
Stay Ahead of Competition
Real Business Impact
Most customers achieve ROI within 3-6 months through improvements in on-time delivery, reduced inventory, increased throughput, and decreased expediting costs.
Planet Together APS transforms manual scheduling challenges into competitive advantages that drive profitability.
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Months ROI95%+
Success RateTechnical Specifications
Enterprise-ready architecture designed for manufacturing excellence
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Data Management
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Implementation Process
Go from decision to production in record time with our proven methodology
Initial Assessment
Our team evaluates your current scheduling processes, identifies pain points, and defines clear objectives.
Day 1Data Integration
We establish connections with your ERP and other systems to ensure seamless data flow.
Day 2-3System Configuration
Planet Together APS is configured to match your specific manufacturing environment.
Day 3-4User Training
Comprehensive training ensures your planning team can leverage all capabilities.
Week 2Go-Live Support
Our experts provide hands-on support during the transition for smooth implementation.
Week 2-3Continuous Improvement
Ongoing optimization services help you refine processes and adapt to changing needs.
OngoingLightning-Fast Implementation
Planet Together APS is renowned for its rapid deployment. Most customers can implement the core system within 2-4 days, with full integration typically completed within 2-4 weeks.
Powerful Reporting Tools
Drive informed decision-making with comprehensive analytics and real-time insights
Production Reports
Comprehensive view of production progress, bottlenecks, and planning metrics.
Capacity Analysis
Daily capacity usage analysis to identify constraints and optimize resources.
Financial Insights
Align production with revenue goals and track financial performance metrics.
Customer Analytics
Track customer job performance, fulfillment rates, and delivery metrics.
Operational Reports
Strategic Analytics
Transform Data Into Actionable Insights
Leverage advanced analytics to make data-driven decisions that optimize your manufacturing operations
Success Stories
Real manufacturers achieving real results with Planet Together APS
Automotive Parts Manufacturer
A leading automotive parts manufacturer implemented Planet Together APS to address scheduling challenges across multiple production lines.
35%
Reduced setup times
82%→97%
On-time delivery
28%
Decreased WIP
22%
Improved throughput
Food Processing Company
A mid-sized food processing company leveraged Planet Together APS to optimize their batch production scheduling.
40%
Reduced changeovers
25%
Better utilization
60%
Less expired inventory
100%
Customer satisfaction
Medical Device Manufacturer
A medical device manufacturer implemented Planet Together APS to manage their complex, regulated production environment.
99.5%
On-time delivery
90%
Planning time saved
45%
Lower expediting
100%
Compliance rate
Planet Together has been a game-changer for our operations. The ability to visualize our entire production schedule and make real-time adjustments has transformed how we manage our manufacturing floor.
Optimize Your Manufacturing Operations Today
Contact Samuk Ltd to discover how Planet Together APS can transform your production scheduling and drive measurable business results. Start your journey to manufacturing excellence with the fastest-deploying APS solution.
