Accevo APS vs SkyPlanner APS

Accevo APS is a web application for creating executable manufacturing schedules alongside ERP systems. It plans machines, qualified personnel, tools, materials and other production resources against real constraints. The planning engine can balance up to seven weighted criteria, including setup and production costs, throughput time, capacity use and delivery reliability. Integrated MRP provides lot-size optimization, pull-push strategies and Available-to-Promise checks. Planners adjust an interactive Gantt chart with real-time restriction checks, while scenario mode compares simulated plans using KPIs before commitment. REST APIs and dedicated connectors provide bidirectional synchronization with SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, Infor and Comarch. When connected to Accevo MES, confirmations, machine states and order progress update schedules in real time. No client installation is required. Accevo lists food and beverage, automotive and electronics, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, and discrete manufacturing. Typical implementation is 3–6 months, with ERP integration usually 4–6 weeks. License choices are perpetual, subscription or fully managed SaaS; pricing is on request.

SkyPlanner APS turns manufacturing orders, available materials, capacity and priorities into a finite-capacity production schedule. Its Arcturus AI engine calculates schedules in seconds and can revise them when production changes; planners retain control to set priorities and approve or override a plan. Scheduling tools include workstation calendars and shifts, routings, process dependencies, dynamic priorities and Gantt timelines. The core subscription also includes material-driven scheduling, material availability tracking and warehouse balances. Shop-floor teams can record work and follow progress through completion. SkyPlanner can be used on its own with manually entered or CSV-imported orders, or exchange data with ERP, MES and other systems through REST API access and supported webhooks. The cloud-based service runs in a browser and is available on desktop, tablet and phone. It supports Android, iOS, web and API access. A 30-day trial requires no credit card and allows up to 20 workstations.