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Best Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Software for Medium-Sized Businesses

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Researched and written by Nathan Calabrese

Products classified in the overall Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) category are similar in many regards and help companies of all sizes solve their business problems. However, medium-sized business features, pricing, setup, and installation differ from businesses of other sizes, which is why we match buyers to the right Medium-Sized Business Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) to fit their needs. Compare product ratings based on reviews from enterprise users or connect with one of G2's buying advisors to find the right solutions within the Medium-Sized Business Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) category.

In addition to qualifying for inclusion in the Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Software category, to qualify for inclusion in the Medium-Sized Business Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Software category, a product must have at least 10 reviews left by a reviewer from a medium-sized business.

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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Acumatica Cloud ERP offers best-in-class functionality for small and mid-sized businesses to thrive in the digital economy. Its workflows span the full suite of business management applications, and i

    Users
    • Controller
    • Chief Financial Officer
    Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    Market Segment
    • 60% Mid-Market
    • 34% Small-Business
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Acumatica Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    389
    Customizability
    186
    Customization
    183
    Flexibility
    135
    Customization Options
    116
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    119
    Limited Functionality
    113
    Missing Features
    108
    Complex Usability
    93
    Difficult Customization
    83
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Acumatica features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.7
    Manage Resources
    Average: 8.3
    7.9
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 7.7
    8.5
    Production Plans
    Average: 8.5
    8.5
    Identify Demand
    Average: 8.3
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  • Seller Details
    Seller
    Acumatica
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2008
    HQ Location
    Bellevue, WA
    Twitter
    @Acumatica
    28,427 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    653 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Acumatica Cloud ERP offers best-in-class functionality for small and mid-sized businesses to thrive in the digital economy. Its workflows span the full suite of business management applications, and i

Users
  • Controller
  • Chief Financial Officer
Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Market Segment
  • 60% Mid-Market
  • 34% Small-Business
Acumatica Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
389
Customizability
186
Customization
183
Flexibility
135
Customization Options
116
Cons
Learning Curve
119
Limited Functionality
113
Missing Features
108
Complex Usability
93
Difficult Customization
83
Acumatica features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Manage Resources
Average: 8.3
7.9
Ease of Admin
Average: 7.7
8.5
Production Plans
Average: 8.5
8.5
Identify Demand
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Seller
Acumatica
Company Website
Year Founded
2008
HQ Location
Bellevue, WA
Twitter
@Acumatica
28,427 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
653 employees on LinkedIn®
(810)4.5 out of 5
4th Easiest To Use in Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) software
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    SAP S/4HANA Cloud is a modular ERP designed for every business need, powered by AI and analytics. SAP S/4HANA Cloud enables users to run mission-critical operations in real time from anywhere, introdu

    Users
    • Consultant
    • Senior Consultant
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Accounting
    Market Segment
    • 49% Enterprise
    • 35% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • SAP S/4HANA Cloud is a cloud-based enterprise resource planning system that streamlines business processes such as financial consolidation, inventory checks, and customer order processing.
    • Reviewers frequently mention the system's speed and performance, its ability to integrate with other systems, and its user-friendly Fiori interface that simplifies task completion.
    • Reviewers mentioned the high cost for smaller businesses, the complexity of the licensing model, and the challenges in managing large amounts of data while integrating with other systems.
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  • SAP S/4HANA Cloud Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    67
    Functionality
    41
    Cloud-Based
    35
    Efficiency
    35
    Intuitive
    34
    Cons
    Complexity
    29
    Not User-Friendly
    29
    Expensive
    28
    Complex Usability
    26
    Learning Curve
    23
  • User Satisfaction
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  • SAP S/4HANA Cloud features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.9
    Manage Resources
    Average: 8.3
    8.3
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 7.7
    9.1
    Production Plans
    Average: 8.5
    8.9
    Identify Demand
    Average: 8.3
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  • Seller Details
    Seller
    SAP
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1972
    HQ Location
    Walldorf
    Twitter
    @SAP
    299,996 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    131,387 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

SAP S/4HANA Cloud is a modular ERP designed for every business need, powered by AI and analytics. SAP S/4HANA Cloud enables users to run mission-critical operations in real time from anywhere, introdu

Users
  • Consultant
  • Senior Consultant
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Accounting
Market Segment
  • 49% Enterprise
  • 35% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • SAP S/4HANA Cloud is a cloud-based enterprise resource planning system that streamlines business processes such as financial consolidation, inventory checks, and customer order processing.
  • Reviewers frequently mention the system's speed and performance, its ability to integrate with other systems, and its user-friendly Fiori interface that simplifies task completion.
  • Reviewers mentioned the high cost for smaller businesses, the complexity of the licensing model, and the challenges in managing large amounts of data while integrating with other systems.
SAP S/4HANA Cloud Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
67
Functionality
41
Cloud-Based
35
Efficiency
35
Intuitive
34
Cons
Complexity
29
Not User-Friendly
29
Expensive
28
Complex Usability
26
Learning Curve
23
SAP S/4HANA Cloud features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.9
Manage Resources
Average: 8.3
8.3
Ease of Admin
Average: 7.7
9.1
Production Plans
Average: 8.5
8.9
Identify Demand
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Seller
SAP
Company Website
Year Founded
1972
HQ Location
Walldorf
Twitter
@SAP
299,996 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
131,387 employees on LinkedIn®

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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Does not replace your MRP / ERP! TACTIC is highly customizable production scheduling and advanced planning and scheduling software. TACTIC helps manufacturers reduce supply and inventory costs while i

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 90% Mid-Market
    • 10% Enterprise
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  • TACTIC Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    5
    Real-Time Data
    2
    Financial Management
    1
    Integrations
    1
    Interface Design
    1
    Cons
    Slow Performance
    2
    Data Management
    1
    Integration Issues
    1
    Limited Functionality
    1
    Performance Issues
    1
  • User Satisfaction
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  • TACTIC features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.8
    Manage Resources
    Average: 8.3
    0.0
    No information available
    9.1
    Production Plans
    Average: 8.5
    9.4
    Identify Demand
    Average: 8.3
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    Year Founded
    1992
    HQ Location
    N/A
    Twitter
    @WaterlooMfgSftw
    11 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    3 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Does not replace your MRP / ERP! TACTIC is highly customizable production scheduling and advanced planning and scheduling software. TACTIC helps manufacturers reduce supply and inventory costs while i

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 90% Mid-Market
  • 10% Enterprise
TACTIC Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
5
Real-Time Data
2
Financial Management
1
Integrations
1
Interface Design
1
Cons
Slow Performance
2
Data Management
1
Integration Issues
1
Limited Functionality
1
Performance Issues
1
TACTIC features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.8
Manage Resources
Average: 8.3
0.0
No information available
9.1
Production Plans
Average: 8.5
9.4
Identify Demand
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Year Founded
1992
HQ Location
N/A
Twitter
@WaterlooMfgSftw
11 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
3 employees on LinkedIn®
(108)4.3 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
6th Easiest To Use in Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) software
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    L2L is the only Connected Workforce platform unifying team collaboration, maintenance, and OEE for data-driven decisions within your workflow. We help manufacturers drive action by connecting the righ

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Automotive
    Market Segment
    • 56% Mid-Market
    • 36% Enterprise
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  • L2L Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    25
    Data Management
    12
    User Interface
    11
    Efficiency
    8
    Efficiency Improvement
    8
    Cons
    Complex Usability
    10
    Limited Functionality
    7
    Difficult Learning
    5
    Missing Features
    5
    Feature Deficiency
    4
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  • L2L features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    7.9
    Manage Resources
    Average: 8.3
    8.4
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 7.7
    8.0
    Production Plans
    Average: 8.5
    8.2
    Identify Demand
    Average: 8.3
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    Seller
    L2L
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2010
    HQ Location
    Salt Lake City, US
    Twitter
    @Leading2Lean
    349 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    163 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

L2L is the only Connected Workforce platform unifying team collaboration, maintenance, and OEE for data-driven decisions within your workflow. We help manufacturers drive action by connecting the righ

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Automotive
Market Segment
  • 56% Mid-Market
  • 36% Enterprise
L2L Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
25
Data Management
12
User Interface
11
Efficiency
8
Efficiency Improvement
8
Cons
Complex Usability
10
Limited Functionality
7
Difficult Learning
5
Missing Features
5
Feature Deficiency
4
L2L features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.9
Manage Resources
Average: 8.3
8.4
Ease of Admin
Average: 7.7
8.0
Production Plans
Average: 8.5
8.2
Identify Demand
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Seller
L2L
Company Website
Year Founded
2010
HQ Location
Salt Lake City, US
Twitter
@Leading2Lean
349 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
163 employees on LinkedIn®
(72)3.9 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
5th Easiest To Use in Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) software
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Plex, by Rockwell Automation is a leader in cloud-delivered smart manufacturing solutions, empowering the world's manufacturers to make awesome products. The Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform include

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Automotive
    • Food & Beverages
    Market Segment
    • 65% Mid-Market
    • 24% Enterprise
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  • Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    6
    Features
    6
    Functionality
    5
    Efficiency Improvement
    4
    Centralization Management
    3
    Cons
    Training Challenges
    4
    Usability Issues
    4
    Difficult Learning
    3
    Learning Curve
    3
    Software Bugs
    3
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  • Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.8
    Manage Resources
    Average: 8.3
    7.2
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 7.7
    9.0
    Production Plans
    Average: 8.5
    9.0
    Identify Demand
    Average: 8.3
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    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1903
    HQ Location
    Milwaukee, WI
    Twitter
    @ROKAutomation
    43,943 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    21,027 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Plex, by Rockwell Automation is a leader in cloud-delivered smart manufacturing solutions, empowering the world's manufacturers to make awesome products. The Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform include

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Automotive
  • Food & Beverages
Market Segment
  • 65% Mid-Market
  • 24% Enterprise
Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
6
Features
6
Functionality
5
Efficiency Improvement
4
Centralization Management
3
Cons
Training Challenges
4
Usability Issues
4
Difficult Learning
3
Learning Curve
3
Software Bugs
3
Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Manage Resources
Average: 8.3
7.2
Ease of Admin
Average: 7.7
9.0
Production Plans
Average: 8.5
9.0
Identify Demand
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
1903
HQ Location
Milwaukee, WI
Twitter
@ROKAutomation
43,943 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
21,027 employees on LinkedIn®
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    GPS is made up of APS (Advanced Planning System) & SCM (Supply Chain Management) and is used for planning of materials and resources with finite capacity, production scheduling & collaboration

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 48% Small-Business
    • 37% Mid-Market
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  • GPS features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    7.9
    Manage Resources
    Average: 8.3
    5.0
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 7.7
    7.7
    Production Plans
    Average: 8.5
    8.3
    Identify Demand
    Average: 8.3
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    Seller
    MBM
    Year Founded
    1980
    HQ Location
    Padova, PD
    Twitter
    @MBMItalia
    34 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    20 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

GPS is made up of APS (Advanced Planning System) & SCM (Supply Chain Management) and is used for planning of materials and resources with finite capacity, production scheduling & collaboration

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 48% Small-Business
  • 37% Mid-Market
GPS features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.9
Manage Resources
Average: 8.3
5.0
Ease of Admin
Average: 7.7
7.7
Production Plans
Average: 8.5
8.3
Identify Demand
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Seller
MBM
Year Founded
1980
HQ Location
Padova, PD
Twitter
@MBMItalia
34 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
20 employees on LinkedIn®
(256)4.2 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
7th Easiest To Use in Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) software
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Epsilon3 is the first AI-powered procedure and resource management tool designed for teams that engineer, build, test, and operate advanced products and systems. ✔ Standardize & Optimize Proc

    Users
    • Customer Service Representative
    Industries
    • Aviation & Aerospace
    • Financial Services
    Market Segment
    • 44% Mid-Market
    • 41% Enterprise
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  • Epsilon3 Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    117
    Procedure Management
    52
    Features
    49
    Efficiency
    41
    Intuitive
    37
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    43
    Complexity
    38
    Confusing Procedures
    33
    Learning Difficulty
    33
    Complex Procedures
    32
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  • Epsilon3 features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    6.5
    Manage Resources
    Average: 8.3
    8.7
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 7.7
    6.3
    Production Plans
    Average: 8.5
    6.3
    Identify Demand
    Average: 8.3
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    Seller
    Epsilon3
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2021
    HQ Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Twitter
    @Epsilon3Inc
    949 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    30 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Epsilon3 is the first AI-powered procedure and resource management tool designed for teams that engineer, build, test, and operate advanced products and systems. ✔ Standardize & Optimize Proc

Users
  • Customer Service Representative
Industries
  • Aviation & Aerospace
  • Financial Services
Market Segment
  • 44% Mid-Market
  • 41% Enterprise
Epsilon3 Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
117
Procedure Management
52
Features
49
Efficiency
41
Intuitive
37
Cons
Learning Curve
43
Complexity
38
Confusing Procedures
33
Learning Difficulty
33
Complex Procedures
32
Epsilon3 features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
6.5
Manage Resources
Average: 8.3
8.7
Ease of Admin
Average: 7.7
6.3
Production Plans
Average: 8.5
6.3
Identify Demand
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Seller
Epsilon3
Company Website
Year Founded
2021
HQ Location
Los Angeles, California
Twitter
@Epsilon3Inc
949 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
30 employees on LinkedIn®