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PRODUCTION PLANNING SOFTWARE
Simplify planning, optimise capacity, and gain transparent control
Leverage APS software within a centralised platform to align production decisions with supply and demand metrics.
PROVEN IMPACT ON AVAILABILITY, INVENTORY & SERVICE LEVELS FOR +1,500 CUSTOMERS
The trusted partner in production planning & scheduling excellence
BE PRECISE WITH PRODUCTION
Why Slimstock?
Slim4’s embedded Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) solution integrates crucial capacity knowledge into ultimate production decisions.
- Take control of production scheduling: swap Excel for quick, clear, data-driven insight and operability.
- Replan with ease: the interactive Gantt chart automatically updates replan steps.
- Pivot in an instant: calculate optimal production schedules based on real-time information.
OPTIMISING PRODUCTION WITH AN ADVANCED PLANNING TOOL
Eliminate bottlenecks and optimise workflow with planning
Bring all systems together under one roof
With Slim4’s APS tool, there’s no need for a separate APS system, meaning less maintenance, and more connected data sources.
Quickly visualise new schedules
The APS module’s interactive Gantt chart quickly visualises your production schedule, saving time, and reducing the possibility of errors.
Drag and drop for holistic insights
Any changes to the schedule can be flagged through a drag and drop action, with the impacts of that change immediately applied to the rest of the production outlook.
Feed off data from the work floor
Real-time interfacing allows for continuous updates from production hubs and factory floors, ensuring complete clarity over workflows, and adaptable decisions where necessary.
Handle all tasks optimally
With the latest information on tasks applied to the schedule, you can handle all future tasks optimally. Knowing of any disruptions, shutdowns or labour shortages ahead of time ensures agility in the next phase.
Solve problems automatically
Slim4’s APS module contains an automatic solver, meaning that any disruptions will yield suggestions as well as just insight. No matter what the real-time capability is, you’re guaranteed to be making the best decision possible.
KEY FEATURES OF SLIM4 PRODUCTION PLANNING & SCHEDULING SOFTWARE
An AI-powered approach to solving production challenges
Schedule with certainty thanks to the interactive Gantt chart
The APS modules’ interactive Gantt chart with drag and drop functionality allows you to quickly visualise your initial production schedule, while remaining agile to any changes in demand, capacity, or priority.
Recalculate production planning in an instant
Automated recalculations ensure that any changes to the schedule are processed instantly, and then reflected through a redetermined schedule. Real-time interfacing integrates orders from the ERP system, as well as updates on tasks from the work floor in real-time.
Optimise each and every production schedule
Slim4’s APS module ensures that any schedule at any time is optimised. The in-built automatic solver processes the full-time picture continuously to always present the best plan of action for your production activities.
Solutions aligned to your production planning responsibilities
React quickly and plan accordingly
The APS module in Slim4 allows you to investigate numerous potential scenarios in a moment, combining those possibilities with a very clear, real-time picture of what’s needed and what’s possible. The ultimate upshot is constant agility, and no wasted time for your business.
- Investigate multiple scenarios to make optimal decisions.
- Gain flexibility through real-time capability data.
- Sidestep disruptions by pivoting quickly.
Choose agility over rigidness
Slim4’s interactive Gantt chart is a gamechanger for adaptability and agility. Replacing rigid Excel processes with a configurable, real-time, holistic solution enables your operations to flourish. Changes based on current data are quick, with the consequences of every decision also clearly visible through the platform.
- Setup and adapt schedules seamlessly.
- Replan without manual delays.
- Know the consequences of decisions at all times.
Align production with the wider supply chain
As an inventory management solution, Slim4 is already equipped to connect different functions across the supply chain for complete, end-to-end visibility. The APS module accounts for production planning and scheduling, ensuring those decisions are in tune with your procurement strategy.
- Understand the implications of every decision.
- Align teams for complete cross-functional transparency.
- Alter production according to procurement decisions.
Streamline your digital infrastructure
Having an APS module already embedded in Slim4 removes the need for a separate APS tool in your IT architecture. Less tools means less maintenance, and more seamless, streamlined integration of data – especially when the platform can also integrate with any existing ERP system.
- Remove the need for a separate APS tool.
- Reduce maintenance and integration burdens.
- Integrate seamlessly with existing ERP systems.
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3.4%
Excess stock reduction
99%
Product availability
Forecast review time significantly decreased
“For us, the Slim4 platform has been a game-changer. And we are only scratching the surface of what is possible."
Emma Morgan
Lead Merchandiser
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Frequently asked questions
What is production planning software?
Production planning software helps schedule and manage production tasks in a clear and structured way. Instead of relying on tools like Excel, it provides a user-friendly environment where plans can be created, adjusted and visualised with ease.
Why use production planning software in manufacturing?
Many manufacturers still plan in spreadsheets, which are hard to maintain and require many manual steps to update. Production planning software offers a clearer overview, quicker replanning and better visibility of the impact of changes, making it easier to handle disruptions on the shop floor.
What are the advantages of production planning?
Advantages os production planning include:
- A clearer view of the production schedule.
- Faster replanning when something changes.
- Fewer manual steps and less chance of errors.
- More flexibility to react to issues on the production floor.
- Improved communication about how schedule changes affect inventory.
Why choose Slimstock production planning and scheduling software?
Slim4 offers an APS module built directly into the platform, meaning no separate tool is needed. It includes an interactive Gantt chart, drag-and-drop planning, automatic recalculations, real-time updates from the shop floor and a solver to help create a solid schedule.
How does Slimstock use AI within its production planning processes to improve production forecasts and optimise workflows?
The APS module automatically recalculates the schedule whenever changes are made and uses a solver to help planners build a good and feasible plan. It works with live information from the ERP and the shop floor so that decisions are based on the latest data.
How does Slimstock integrate production planning with ERP and other enterprise systems?
Slim4 connects directly with the ERP system in real time. Orders and updates flow automatically between the shop floor and the APS module, ensuring Slim4 is always working with the latest production information. This also reduces the need for extra tools and lowers IT maintenance.