# Series production Serial Material # ERP for series production Success in series ## What our ERP APplus offers series production Are your machines working at full capacity? Is the required material always available in sufficient quantities at the right time? Can you remain flexible and still keep your storage costs low? As a series manufacturer, you face these questions and challenges every day. In your industry, smooth planning and consistent utilization of all resources is the decisive competitive advantage. **Complete material and resource planning** gives you advantages and ensures efficient production. In addition, **forward-looking production and sales planning** plays an important role in optimally utilizing all resources. With APplus, **you can shorten throughput times**, **increase your productivity** and **improve planning accuracy**. Our ERP solution supports you in ensuring material availability, efficiently utilizing machine capacity and reacting flexibly to changes. This allows you to remain competitive and make optimum use of your resources. [Request a personal demo](#demo) Five stars for your efficiency ## The highlights in APplus for series production [Detailed planning](#feinplanung) [Setup time optimization](#ruestzeitoptimierung) [Sales and production planning](#absatzplanung) [Warehouse optimization](#lageroptimierung) [Calculation](#kalkulation) ## Detailed planning **Efficiency and control at the highest level** With APplus detailed planning, you can optimize your series production and keep all processes under control. The integrated solution **plans your production fully automatically** and **controls processes** such as scheduling and order proposals – without any manual effort. The **graphical planning board** (Gantt chart) shows you the current status of all orders and work steps. Overdue actions and deadlines are highlighted so that you can intervene in good time. **Your advantages:** - Automated planning reduces manual effort and minimizes sources of error - Graphic planning board ensures maximum transparency in production - Faster throughput times and increased adherence to deadlines thanks to targeted control [![Functional area detailed planning ERP APplus](https://www.applus-erp.de/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/funktionsbereich-feinplanung-erp-applus.jpg)](https://www.applus-erp.de/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/funktionsbereich-feinplanung-erp-applus.jpg) ![Setup time optimization ERP system APplus](https://www.applus-erp.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/erp-applus-funktion-ruestzeitoptimierung.jpg) ## Setup time optimization **Increased efficiency thanks to shorter set-up times** In series production, short set-up times are crucial for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. APplus setup time optimization enables you to **change over** your machines and systems **to new production runs quickly and effectively**. Automatic planning and optimization of **set-up processes minimizes downtimes**. The software **analyzes** **your processes** and **creates precise setup plans** that can be seamlessly integrated into your processes. **Your advantages:** - Reduced downtimes thanks to automated setup planning - Seamless integration of optimized setup plans into production - Higher productivity and reduced production costs ## Sales and production planning **Future-proof planning for maximum efficiency** You need **precise sales and production planning** to ensure smooth processes and optimum utilization of your resources. With APplus, you can plan and control your production and sales forecasts precisely and adjust capacities accordingly. All **relevant data** is available **centrally** so that you can plan ahead and react quickly to changes. **Your advantages:** - Informed decisions thanks to transparent and up-to-date planning data - Timely material availability and optimum machine utilization - Flexible response to changes in quantities and deadlines in the event of fluctuating demand ![Sales and production planning ERP system APplus](https://www.applus-erp.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/erp-applus-funktion-absatz-und-produktionsplanung.jpg) ### More success stories [![Warehouse optimization ERP APplus functional area](https://www.applus-erp.de/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/funktionsbereich-lageroptimierung-erp-applus.jpg)](https://www.applus-erp.de/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/funktionsbereich-lageroptimierung-erp-applus.jpg) ## Warehouse optimization **Efficient inventory management for maximum productivity** Productivity and cost efficiency play a decisive role in series production. With APplus, you can optimize your stock levels and ensure that **the required material** is available **on time and in the right quantity**. **Your advantages:** - Reduced storage costs by avoiding excess stock - Ensuring material availability and avoiding production downtime - Traceability of products to support quality assurance ## Calculation **Precise cost control for sustainable success** APplus offers you comprehensive calculation functions. This allows you to plan and monitor your costs precisely and in real time. The ERP supports you in preliminary, post and ongoing costing. Detailed variance analyses give you an up-to-date overview of planned and actual costs at all times. This allows you to react to deviations at an early stage. The high level of transparency in the cost structures supports you in working economically despite price pressure. **Your advantages:** - Early detection of cost deviations through real-time analyses - Transparent cost structures for well-founded decisions - Optimized use of resources and sustainable reduction in production costs [![Functional area Calculation ERP APplus](https://www.applus-erp.de/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/funktionsbereich-kalkulation-erp-applus.jpg)](https://www.applus-erp.de/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/funktionsbereich-kalkulation-erp-applus.jpg) ## Webinar APplus - THE ERP system for series production Find out how APplus makes your series production processes more transparent, faster and more successful. [Be there live](https://app.livestorm.co/asseco-solutions/erp-software-applus) [Watch recording](https://app.livestorm.co/asseco-solutions/webinar-on-demand-applus-das-erp-system-fuer-die-serienfertigung) ![Woman with sunglasses holding popcorn, symbolizing the entertaining access to the ERP solution APplus from Asseco Solutions.](https://www.applus-erp.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ERP-APplus-Webinar-CTA-Popcorn-red.png) #### No questions remain unanswered here ## FAQs on ERP in series production ### What requirements should an ERP system fulfill in series production? An ERP system must keep an eye on material flows and plan them reliably. This includes functions such as automatic scheduling, feedback from production and end-to-end detailed planning. APplus offers exactly that – including integrated PDA, variant management and just-in-time control for high cycle rates. ### How does APplus deal with repetitive manufacturing processes? Recurring processes can be stored in APplus in a structured manner. Work plans, parts lists and processes are managed centrally and can be reused as often as required. This saves time, reduces sources of error and creates standardization. ### What role does the integration of production data acquisition (PDA) play? BDE provides up-to-date information directly from production. This means that progress, capacity utilization or faults are immediately visible. The PDA is seamlessly integrated into APplus. Feedback flows automatically into planning and evaluation. ### Can APplus also handle high production volumes? Yes, APplus is made for large quantities. The system remains performant even with high cycle times and many orders. Thanks to intelligent planning and automated processes, series production is stable and efficient. ### Is just-in-time or just-in-sequence production possible with APplus? With APplus, production and logistics can be precisely coordinated. Deliveries and production steps are planned so that everything is ready on time. Even complex processes such as just-in-sequence scenarios can be realized. ### What advantages does APplus offer for material requirements planning? APplus not only takes into account current stock levels, but also planned orders and delivery times. This creates a realistic requirement that is constantly updated. Over- or understocking can be identified and avoided at an early stage. ### How does APplus support automated production planning in series production? APplus automatically plans production orders based on material availability, machine capacities and delivery dates. Bottlenecks, overloads or delays are recognized and taken into account at an early stage. Even series with fixed cycle times can be reliably scheduled. The system creates suggestions for an optimal sequence and thus ensures stable, forward-looking processes ### How does APplus ensure transparency for parts lists and work schedules in series production? Parts lists and work plans are stored centrally in the system and can be viewed at any time. Changes can be tracked and versioned. This means that it is always clear which version is being manufactured, even for variants. ### Why is the integration of warehouse and logistics into ERP so important in series production? In series production, the availability of the right material at the right time determines the production flow. APplus ensures that warehouse and logistics are closely interlinked with production. The system controls material movements automatically and takes current order data and stocks into account. This speeds up processes and prevents bottlenecks at an early stage. ### How does APplus support traceability in series production? 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[#### Merchandise management](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/solutions/erp-features/merchandise-management/) [#### CRM](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/solutions/erp-features/crm/) [#### Production planning and control](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/solutions/erp-features/pps/) [### EDI (Electronic Data Interface)](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/solutions/erp-features/edi-in-applus/) [#### Controlling](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/solutions/erp-features/controlling/) [#### Finance and accounting](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/solutions/erp-features/finance-and-accounting/) [#### Project management](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/solutions/erp-features/project-management/) [#### Service management](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/solutions/erp-features/service-management/) [### Production data acquisition](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/solutions/erp-features/plant-data-collection/) [### Detailed planning](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/solutions/erp-features/detailed-planning/) [#### E-Business](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/solutions/erp-features/e-business/) [### Knowledge management](https://www.applus-erp.de/en/solutions/erp-features/knowledge-management/)