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Compare the Top APS Software as of October 2025

What is APS Software?

Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) software helps manufacturers and supply chain organizations optimize production plans, resource allocation, and scheduling to improve efficiency and reduce lead times. It uses algorithms and real-time data to balance demand, capacity, and material availability across production lines. APS systems integrate with ERP, MES, and supply chain software to create dynamic, data-driven schedules that adapt to changing conditions. These platforms enable planners to visualize bottlenecks, run simulations, and make smarter trade-offs between speed, cost, and resource use. By improving synchronization between planning and execution, APS software enhances agility, productivity, and on-time delivery performance. Compare and read user reviews of the best APS software currently available using the table below. This list is updated regularly.

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    Tactic

    Tactic

    Waterloo Manufacturing Software

    Works with and does not replace your MRP / ERP! TACTIC is highly customizable, advanced planning and manufacturing production scheduling software developed by Waterloo Manufacturing Software. Suitable for discrete and batch industry manufacturers, TACTIC reduces supply and inventory costs while improving customer service. Manufacturers use TACTIC to promise delivery, plan and schedule production, plan material and capacity, and deal with changes and problems. TACTIC s sophisticated scheduling algorithms and what-if features let management teams continuously balance what’s good for business with what’s good for customers. Waterloo Manufacturing Software’s technical consultants provide a number of pre-sale and post-sale services for TACTIC. These services help you both asses the technology and get ever-increasing value from its use in your operations.
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    GANTTPLAN APS

    GANTTPLAN APS

    DUALIS GmbH IT Solution

    The Advanced Planning and Scheduling System GANTTPLAN optimizes the planning process of manufacturing companies from rough to detailed planning. The software enables a smooth order flow, short delivery times and permanent cost optimization. The optimization-based planning of alternative production variants enables a fast and efficient response to unexpected occurrences. GANTTPLAN is available both as a desktop client and as a web application with all planning and optimization functionalities. It can be seamlessly integrated with existing ERP and MES systems, allowing manufacturing companies to save even more time and money in planning and operations. GANTTPLAN is prepared for the future: It allows energy costs to be taken into account when creating an efficient production plan. In addition, an AI algorithm based on historical data will be able to bring production planning even closer to reality in the future, thus ensuring competitive advantages for users.
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