Infor Production Scheduling
Advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software
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What is Infor Production Scheduling
Infor Production Scheduling is an advanced planning and scheduling (APS) application used to create and optimize finite-capacity production schedules for discrete and process manufacturing environments. It supports planners and production schedulers who need to sequence work orders, manage constraints (materials, labor, machines, tooling), and respond to changes such as rush orders or downtime. The product is typically deployed as part of an Infor manufacturing suite and is designed to integrate with Infor ERP and shop-floor execution systems for schedule release and feedback.
Finite-capacity scheduling focus
The product centers on finite-capacity scheduling, helping planners build feasible schedules based on resource constraints rather than infinite-capacity assumptions. It supports sequencing and constraint-based planning across work centers and operations. This aligns well with manufacturers that need detailed, near-term scheduling beyond what many ERP-native planning modules provide.
Infor suite integration options
Infor Production Scheduling is commonly implemented alongside Infor ERP and manufacturing execution capabilities, which can reduce integration effort compared with pairing APS to an unrelated ERP stack. Typical integrations include importing demand and work orders, publishing schedules, and receiving production progress updates. For organizations already standardized on Infor, this can simplify master data alignment and operational workflows.
Scenario and rescheduling support
APS use cases often require frequent replanning due to disruptions, and the product is designed to support iterative scheduling and what-if analysis. Planners can evaluate alternative sequences and capacity allocations before committing changes to the shop floor. This is useful for environments with high mix, variable changeovers, or frequent priority changes.
Best fit in Infor stack
While it can be integrated more broadly, the product is most straightforward when deployed with Infor’s ERP and manufacturing applications. Organizations running non-Infor ERPs may face additional integration work for orders, routings, calendars, inventory availability, and execution feedback. That can increase implementation time and ongoing maintenance compared with APS tools that provide more out-of-the-box connectors for heterogeneous environments.
Implementation and data readiness
Constraint-based scheduling depends on accurate routings, setup times, resource calendars, and shop-floor reporting. If these inputs are incomplete or inconsistent, schedule quality can degrade and user trust can be harder to establish. As with many APS deployments, achieving value typically requires process standardization and sustained data governance.
Licensing and module complexity
Infor manufacturing portfolios are often modular, and the exact capabilities available can depend on licensed components and the surrounding Infor products in use. This can make scoping and cost estimation more complex than simpler, single-product APS offerings. Buyers may need careful validation of which scheduling functions are included versus delivered through adjacent Infor modules or services.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Custom / Contact sales | Custom pricing (not publicly listed) | Enterprise-grade APS for process manufacturers (constraint-based scheduling, tank/vessel/line flow management). Pricing not published on product pages; Infor asks prospects to contact sales via form. |
Seller details
Infor
New York, NY, USA
2002
Subsidiary
https://www.infor.com/
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