Streamline Your Production Planning with Asprova APS
Introduction
Asprova is a high-speed Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS) system that produces finite-capacity production plans in seconds, fully synchronising sales, manufacturing, inventory and purchasing across thousands of SKUs and multi-stage processes. Born in Japan’s exacting manufacturing ecosystem, Asprova today commands 52.4 % domestic market share and powers 1,000 + plants in 18 countries—proof of its robustness across discrete, batch and process industries.
By transforming static, spreadsheet-driven scheduling into a digital twin of your shop floor, Asprova gives planners the clarity and agility to promise due dates confidently, absorb last-minute changes without firefighting and free up working capital trapped in excess WIP.
Key Solutions
| Solution | What it does | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Finite-Capacity Scheduling | Generates constraint-aware production sequences that respect routings, change-over rules, labour and machine calendars | Eliminates overloading and late deliveries |
| Drag-and-Drop Visual Management | Intuitive Gantt, load and dispatch boards | Lets planners spot bottlenecks and “see the whole flow” instantly |
| Rapid “What-If” Rescheduling | Re-optimises entire plans in seconds when demand swings or a machine breaks down | Maintains OTIF while slashing planner effort |
| Inventory & Lead-Time Compression | Balances cycle time, WIP and finished-goods buffers | Improves cash flow and customer responsiveness |
| Seamless System Integration | Open I/O mapping to SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, MES or even Excel | Accelerates go-live and keeps data maintenance simple |
Modules at a Glance
| Level | Module | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Plant | Asprova APS / MS / MS Light | Finite-capacity scheduling & sequencing |
| Materials | Asprova MRP | Net-requirements & procurement alignment |
| Execution | Asprova MES / SED | Real-time shop-floor feedback & dispatching |
| Enterprise | Asprova SCM | End-to-end supply-chain synchronisation |
| Options | Sales, Purchase, KPI, Resource-Lock, Optimisation & more | Tailor the toolkit to your specific constraints |
Asprova Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS)
- Tangible Business Benefits
- 20–50 % inventory reduction through WIP visibility and buffer right-sizing
- 30–70 % planning lead-time compression via automated, constraint-aware scheduling
- Up to 15 % throughput uplift from balanced work-centre loading and quicker change-over decisions
- > 95 % OTIF in high-mix, variable-demand environments
Why Partner with SSA Techknowlogies
Our Lean, TOC and analytics pedigree ensures Asprova is not just installed but woven into your Daily Management System:
- 1. Process Mapping & Digital-Twin Build – we model your exact routings, BOMs and shift calendars.
- 2. Data-Driven Parameter Tuning – inventory, lead-time and cost KPIs are dialled in before go-live.
- 3. Capability Transfer & Governance – planners own, sustain and continuously improve the schedule.
Ready to Transform Your Planning?
Speak to SSA Techknowlogies for a live demo and a personalised ROI simulation. Let Asprova turn your production plan into a competitive weapon.
