In traditional concepts, multi-functional systems such as SCP (Supply Chain Management) and SOP (Sales/Operations Management) were more suited to large enterprises and group companies. However, due to the increasingly complex and diverse manufacturing processes of smart factories, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are now showing a growing demand for multi-functional module systems. For instance, a factory with a relatively small production scale may have sales regions across the country, requiring it to aggregate nationwide orders and formulate sales plans. Other factories set up warehouses nationwide to get closer to customers, necessitating the integration of these warehouse resources. In the context of smart factories, multi-functional APS systems equipped with modules such as SCP and SOP can better assist SMEs in overcoming these challenges.

The APS planning and scheduling system developed by Alps System Integration (Dalian) Co., Ltd. is a comprehensive system that integrates SOP, SCP, and PDS (Production Scheduling) into a trinity. Leveraging internationally advanced optimization algorithms, it accurately delivers advanced production planning and scheduling solutions for smart factories, helping SMEs build their smart factory capabilities.