Seiki Advanced Planning and Scheduling vs SkyPlanner APS

Seiki Advanced Planning and Scheduling, also called Seiki Scheduler, builds manufacturing production plans around actual capacity to balance delivery dates and workload. It schedules operations against available resources and supports real-time adjustments. An interactive graphical planning board summarizes active order loading and operation details, while built-in sequencing rules provide a baseline that planners can refine. Users can model schedule changes and compare saved snapshots before choosing a plan; running scenarios and saving snapshots for evaluation requires the optional Simulation license. Seiki EAI connects the scheduler to ERP, MRP, PLM, and other databases, with one-way or bidirectional transfer. SQL views and CSV files are described as import methods. The Scheduler can also operate without ERP, using manually entered works orders and routing templates. It supports finite-capacity scheduling, machine and labor capacity planning, and material constraints. Seiki says it can handle tens of thousands of operations, though saving changes takes longer as the database grows. It is licensed per resource, with no stated cap on resource count. Seiki AIR runs in a browser and supports self-hosted web server or Microsoft IIS deployment; Windows is also listed. Pricing is available 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.