SEO-Optimized Description
As part of Essential Software Solutions’ 50th Anniversary Webinar Series, this session provides an in-depth introduction to Infor CloudSuite Industrial (CSI) Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) and its role in modern manufacturing operations. Hosted by KH Kogu, Marketing Specialist at ESS, this webinar features Brandon Evans, Senior Manufacturing Consultant, who shares expert insights into material planning, production scheduling, and operational optimization.
With extensive experience in production planning, inventory management, and scheduling, Brandon explains the fundamentals of Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS), how it differs from traditional Material Requirements Planning (MRP), and when manufacturers should consider implementing APS. The session walks through key material planning methodologies, including engineer-to-order (ETO), reorder point replenishment, Kanban, MRP, and APS—highlighting the strengths and limitations of each approach.
Attendees gain a clear understanding of backward vs. forward planning, finite vs. infinite capacity planning, and how APS evaluates real-world constraints to generate accurate, achievable production schedules. The webinar also outlines the different planning and scheduling options available in Infor CloudSuite Industrial, including MRP, APS Infinite, APS Finite, and integration with the SyteLine Scheduler.
This educational session is ideal for manufacturers seeking to improve on-time delivery, capacity utilization, inventory accuracy, and customer promise dates through more advanced planning tools. Whether transitioning from MRP or evaluating APS for the first time, this webinar delivers practical guidance for selecting the right planning strategy within Infor CloudSuite.
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