PlanetTogether
Advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software
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What is PlanetTogether
PlanetTogether is an advanced planning and scheduling (APS) application used to create finite-capacity production schedules for discrete and process manufacturing environments. It supports planners and schedulers with constraint-based scheduling, what-if analysis, and sequencing to improve on-time delivery and resource utilization. The product is commonly deployed alongside an ERP system via integrations and is used for short- to mid-term production planning across machines, labor, and materials.
Finite-capacity scheduling focus
PlanetTogether centers on constraint-based, finite-capacity scheduling rather than broad ERP functionality. This makes it suitable for detailed shop-floor sequencing where machine, labor, and tooling constraints drive feasible schedules. It is typically used to complement an existing ERP by providing more granular scheduling logic than many ERP-native modules.
Scenario planning and rescheduling
The product supports what-if analysis and rapid replanning when demand, material availability, or capacity changes. This helps planners evaluate trade-offs such as overtime, alternate routings, and priority changes before committing to a schedule. Frequent rescheduling is a common requirement in mixed-model and high-variability manufacturing, and APS tools like this are designed for that workflow.
ERP and data integration options
PlanetTogether is positioned to integrate with ERP and related manufacturing systems to ingest orders, BOM/routings, inventory, and capacity data. This reduces manual data entry and enables schedules to reflect current operational data. Integration capability is important in APS deployments because the schedule quality depends on timely, accurate master and transactional data.
Depends on data quality
As with most APS implementations, schedule feasibility and usefulness depend heavily on accurate routings, setup times, calendars, and inventory status. Organizations with incomplete master data often need a data-cleanup effort before results stabilize. Without disciplined ongoing maintenance, schedules can drift from shop-floor reality and lose planner trust.
Implementation and change management
Deploying APS typically requires configuration of constraints, sequencing rules, and exception workflows that match how the plant actually runs. This can introduce a longer implementation cycle than simpler planning tools, especially when multiple plants or complex product families are involved. User adoption can also be challenging if planners and supervisors must change established dispatching practices.
Not a full suite platform
PlanetTogether is primarily an APS product and generally relies on other systems for ERP, MES, quality, and maintenance capabilities. Buyers looking for an end-to-end suite may need additional products and integrations to cover adjacent functions. This can increase total solution complexity compared with platforms that bundle planning with broader operational modules.
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PlanetTogether Inc.
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https://www.planettogether.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/planettogether/
