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What our ERP APplus offers project planners
As a project manager, you are faced with the task of planning and implementing several projects at the same time every day – while always making the best possible use of resources. This is exactly where APplus comes into play. With our ERP solution, you have everything you need to manage your projects easily and efficiently. The central dashboard allows you to immediately see the status and progress of your projects.
The ERP system integrates seamlessly into your processes – from scheduling to production. External partners are also integrated so that your planning remains transparent and consistent. The flexibility and variety of functions of APplus adapt perfectly to your changing requirements, whether it’s proof-of-concept, costing or precise resource planning.
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The highlights in APplus for project planners
Multi-project planning
Calculation
Project controlling
Resource planning
Extended workbench
CRM
Multi-project planning
All projects firmly under control
With multi-project planning in APplus, you can efficiently manage projects running in parallel and ensure optimum resource utilization. Thanks to the clear presentation, you can maintain an overview even in complex project landscapes and react to bottlenecks at an early stage.
Your advantages:
- Central overview of all ongoing projects
- Early detection of resource bottlenecks and targeted countermeasures
- Efficient management even with high project complexity
Calculation
Costs at a glance at all times
Manage your projects economically – from initial planning to completion. With APplus, you can use precise pre- and post-project calculations and keep an eye on your expenditure at all times. Detailed variance analyses help you to react to cost changes in good time.
Your advantages:
- Transparent project costing across all phases
- Informed decisions through up-to-date variance analyses
- Early intervention in the event of cost deviations to ensure profitability
Project controlling
Your success monitored in detail
With APplus, you not only manage projects efficiently – you also know exactly where you stand. A central overview shows you how costs and progress are developing. This allows you to recognize at an early stage if something is getting out of hand and take immediate countermeasures. This ensures security and stability throughout the entire project.
Your advantages:
- Clear overview of costs and progress in real time
- Early identification of risks or deviations
- More control and predictability for your project landscape
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Resource planning
Efficient use of your capacities
Smart resource planning is the key to smooth projects. With APplus, you can see at a glance which capacities are free – whether employees, machines or materials. This allows you to avoid bottlenecks and make optimum use of existing resources. Double bookings? A thing of the past. Your projects run more smoothly and reliably.
Your advantages:
- Better capacity utilization through targeted planning of personnel and materials
- Avoiding bottlenecks and unnecessary idle time
- Smoother processes thanks to coordinated resource allocation
Extended workbench
Optimal control of external processes
Whether external production or outsourced assembly – processes outside your company also need to be right. With APplus , you can integrate external partners directly into your processes. You can see what’s going on, where things are stuck and when deliveries will be made. This allows you to maintain an overview even beyond your own production halls and reliably ensure quality and deadlines.
Your advantages:
- Smooth cooperation with external manufacturing partners
- Real-time transparency on progress, deadlines and quality
- High process reliability even with outsourced production steps
CRM
Maintaining customer relationships in a targeted manner
Good relationships don’t happen by themselves – they need attention and the right tools. With APplus, you can manage all customer data in one place and control your sales activities in a structured and efficient manner. The integrated 360-degree view shows you everything important at a glance: from the last e-mail to the open offer.
Your advantages:
- Central management of all customer-relevant information
- Transparent communication through complete histories
- Stronger customer loyalty thanks to targeted and personal support
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FAQs on ERP for project planners
What does an ERP system have to achieve in project-oriented business?
An ERP system must be able to do more than just manage orders. It should map projects holistically, from planning to invoicing, and provide an overview of time, costs and resources at all times. APplus offers integrated project management that links all relevant areas and controls them on a project-related basis.
How does an ERP system support collaboration between departments in the project business?
In the project business, many specialist departments work in parallel – coordination is crucial. An ERP links information centrally and ensures that everyone involved is working with up-to-date data. APplus facilitates collaboration through transparent workflows and clear responsibilities.
What exactly does APplus mean by project-oriented order processing?
With APplus, the focus is on the project, not the individual order. Purchasing, production, service and controlling are directly linked to the project. This creates an end-to-end process that can be flexibly adapted to different project types.
What advantages does APplus offer companies with one-off and special production?
APplus maps complex order structures and offers maximum flexibility in planning and control. Variants, individual requirements or customer-specific solutions can be integrated directly into the project. This makes work easier – from quotation to final acceptance.
How does APplus help with the timely implementation of complex projects?
APplus shows which tasks need to be completed when and where there could be bottlenecks. Resources and deadlines can be managed in real time and adjusted quickly if necessary. This allows you to keep an eye on the schedule and actively manage it. Even if there are unexpected changes.
How are project costs monitored in APplus?
All costs flow directly into the project – whether material, external services or internal working hours. APplus compares the planned and actual expenditure and highlights deviations at an early stage. This creates transparency and helps with reliable budget control.
How flexible is APplus in the event of changes to an ongoing project?
Adjustments are part and parcel of the project business. APplus allows ongoing projects to be updated at any time, whether in terms of the schedule, resources or scope of services. The changes remain traceable and have a direct impact on planning.
How can project management with APplus be integrated into day-to-day business?
Project management is not an extra module, but part of the overall system. Tasks and status messages are directly linked to purchasing, production and service. This saves coordination effort and makes project progress visible on a day-to-day basis.
Is a connection to CAD or PDM systems possible?
Yes, APplus can be seamlessly connected to common CAD and PDM systems. Technical data, parts lists or changes flow automatically into the ERP. This eliminates duplicate maintenance and the project basis remains consistent.
How does APplus support audit-proof project documentation?
Documents, drawings and e-mails are saved and versioned directly in the project. Nothing is lost, everything remains traceable. In this way, APplus ensures complete documentation that can also be viewed in full at a later date.
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