Implement Advanced Planning and Scheduling Software to Improve Logistics Performance

Published On:

September 17, 2018

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APQC

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Advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software can be a game changer among logistics systems. APS software plans for production over time by considering both the materials needed and production capacity. The use of APS software enables an organization to identify and eliminate bottlenecks, synchronize production with demand, and streamline material flow. This enabling technology can also help improve order fill rates and cycle times while reducing the difficulty of production planning. Read this performance driver from APQC’s Blueprint for Success: Logistics.

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Topics:

Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Analytics, Logistics Analytics, Logistics

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APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF)

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