Production planning

Intelligente Produktionsplanung in der smarten Fabrik
Viele Fabriken stehen täglich vor der Herausforderung, Fertigungsaufträge mit den erforderlichen Prozessen, Ressourcen und Terminvorgaben intelligent in Einklang zu bringen. Ein APS (Advanced Planning and Scheduling)-System ist in der Lage, den gesamten Planungshorizont zu betrachten und ermöglicht es dem Planer, früh, schnell und präziser zu (re)agieren. Mit dem APS können Feinplanung und Kapazitätsplanung aller Produktionsressourcen innovativ durchgeführt werden. Das intelligente Planungstool bildet dabei gleichzeitig die Brücke zu MES sowie ERP und stellt somit ein Kernelement der Industrie 4.0 dar.
Ein APS ist für die fortgeschrittene Planung und Optimierung von Produktions- und Logistikprozessen zuständig. Es terminiert alle Aufträge in Abhängigkeit der tatsächlich vorhandenen Ressourcen und Kapazitäten und visualisiert die Ergebnisse transparent im grafischen Leitstand. Der Planer hat stets alle erforderlichen Informationen in Echtzeit zur Hand und ist er in der Lage, Materialflüsse und Fertigungskapazitäten simultan zu bewerten. Produktionsaufträge können exakt terminiert und damit wesentlich effizienter durchgeführt werden. Durch die erhöhte Transparenz, Auswertbarkeit und Planbarkeit entsteht eine Optimierung entlang der gesamten Supply Chain. In unseren Beiträgen zeigen wir auf, wie eine APS-Software Sie bei der Planung und Optimierung Ihrer Fabrik unterstützen kann.

How to turn your ERP into a production powerhouse: With APS as a productivity booster 22. October 2025 Why ERP alone is not enough for modern manufacturing In today’s manufacturing landscape, efficiency is more than just a buzzword – it’s a critical success factor. Companies face mounting pressure to produce faster, more flexibly, and more cost-effectively. At the same time, expectations around on-time delivery, product variety, and transparency are rising across the entire
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Production planning in steel bridge construction: SCHACHTBAU NORDHAUSEN aligns space allocation with production planning 15. September 2025 Considering spatial constraints as an additional bottleneck in production control Production planning in steel bridge construction involves the detailed coordination and organization of individual production processes for steel structures, with a focus on identifying and managing bottlenecks. In addition to sequencing production steps, allocating resources, and ensuring the timely availability of materials, spatial constraints are
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ATP & CTP checks in GANTTPLAN APS: Deliver with confidence! Strengthen your supply chain commitments. Plan with less stress! 17. July 2025 In today’s manufacturing landscape, the ability to make reliable delivery commitments is critical for customer satisfaction and maintaining a competitive edge. Two essential concepts that support this capability are ATP (Available-to-Promise) and CTP (Capable-to-Promise). These functions are core components of modern APS (Advanced Planning and Scheduling) systems, helping manufacturers determine realistic delivery dates based on material availability and production capacity.
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VHF Tools reduces planning effort from two days to two hours with APS from DUALIS 06. May 2025 VHF Tools GmbH has significantly reduced its planning effort with GANTTPLAN: With the APS system from DUALIS, production planning is now completed in just two hours instead of two days. This substantial efficiency improvement enables faster and more cost-effective manufacturing.
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AI in manufacturing: Separating fact from fiction – A look at modern optimization techniques 18. March 2025 From linear programming to heuristics, simulations, and machine learning: today's production planning and control hinge on efficient resource use and cost minimization. A variety of mathematical methods drive software-based optimization of production processes, offering powerful solutions for complex tasks in detailed scheduling. These tools complement each other, providing a comprehensive optimization strategy.
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Success Story: Digital transformation in SMEs – Rudolf von Scheven on the path to a smart factory with GANTTPLAN 16. December 2024 Rudolf von Scheven GmbH has revolutionized its production planning through the use of GANTTPLAN and is on the path to becoming a Smart Factory. By digitalizing its production planning, the company has not only increased efficiency but also significantly improved flexibility and delivery reliability. Discover how innovative software solutions are transforming the SME sector—and the concrete advantages that result from it.
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WAGO enhances production planning & scheduling with GANTTPLAN from DUALIS 06. November 2024 WAGO is elevating its production planning with the advanced GANTTPLAN APS from DUALIS! This innovative solution allows WAGO to fully automate order scheduling across multiple production sites, effortlessly managing the complexities of detailed capacity planning & scheduling. By integrating GANTTPLAN into their existing system, WAGO can now perform multiple daily scheduling sessions and dynamic optimizations, leading to more efficient processes and significant, sustainable reductions in production costs.
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Success Story: Precise planning for plastics production – HakaGerodur relies on GANTTPLAN 07. October 2024 From pipe manufacturing to advanced plastic solutions, HakaGerodur is a key player in the plastics industry. To ensure top-tier product quality and production efficiency, the company relies on the intelligent APS solution GANTTPLAN from DUALIS. Discover how HakaGerodur leverages GANTTPLAN to streamline production planning, schedule over 500 orders in seconds, and maintain seamless information flow on the shop floor.
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How to bridge the gap between digital and smart production planning 26. June 2024 Today's customers are fickle! Ever-changing demands require lightning-fast reactions on the production floor. To achieve this agility, manufacturers need ubiquitous access to real-time production data. This is where service-oriented architecture (SOA) for Production Planning Software comes in. By centralising critical information, SOA enables informed decision-making, regardless of location or device. Dive deeper into the power of SOA and discover how the GANTTPLAN Web App can propel your journey to smart production planning.
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Success Story: GANTTPLAN revolutionizes toolmaking at Johannes Lübbering GmbH 08. May 2024 Johannes Lübbering GmbH is a leading supplier in the tool manufacturing industry, producing high-precision screwdriving and drilling tools for renowned manufacturers in the automotive and aerospace sectors. To ensure maximum efficiency and transparency in production, the company relies on GANTTPLAN, the smart APS tool from DUALIS. Discover how Lübbering optimizes production planning, efficiently schedules over 10,000 orders per week, and ensures a smooth flow of information in production by using GANTTPLAN.
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Nine must-have capabilities for effective scheduling 30. April 2024 Production scheduling software is no longer optional for companies. It unlocks efficient resource allocation, sharpens scheduling accuracy, and directly contributes to increased productivity. Automation and integrated functionalities optimize production processes, keeping businesses competitive. However, selecting the right software solution requires a thorough examination of a company's specific needs and requirements to maximize the benefits.
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Success Story: Efficient production planning in injection moulding and toolmaking at Starlim 03. March 2024 From small batches to hundreds of millions of units annually, Starlim is the world's largest silicone processor for technical molded parts. In mass production, ensuring full functionality and defect-free products while maintaining process efficiency is paramount. To achieve this, starlim relies on the smart planning & scheduling tool GANTTPLAN from DUALIS. Discover how Starlim schedules over 1,000 orders in just 40 seconds, ensuring transparency and a seamless flow of information in production.
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Success Story: Precise production planning for precise medical technology at EPflex 21. November 2023 The introduction of GANTTPLAN at EPflex Feinwerktechnik GmbH has sustainably optimized production planning. This solution has enabled a 20 percent improvement in on-time delivery and significantly increased flexibility through more frequent planning adjustments. Additionally, resource utilization and throughput times have benefited considerably from seamless integration into existing systems. Discover how GANTTPLAN is successfully used in the field of medical technology!
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Success Story: Transparency in production – Galfa plans with insight and flexibility 14. August 2023 From surface coatings to thread locking, Galfa GmbH & Co. KG stands out as a top specialist in functional coatings. To achieve peak efficiency and transparency in production, Galfa leverages the powerful planning tool GANTTPLAN from DUALIS. Discover how Galfa optimizes production planning across three locations, manages over 5,000 orders monthly, and seamlessly integrates with existing systems using GANTTPLAN.
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Employee Scheduling Software: Managing staff fluctuations in production 05. June 2023 Efficient employee scheduling is essential for maintaining smooth production processes, especially when dealing with staff fluctuations and unexpected absences. Integrated scheduling modules helps align personnel needs with available resources, optimize production plans, and reduce economic risks.
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