Infinite APS vs. APS planning

You can run the planning system in Infinite APS mode or APS mode. The difference between these modes of planning is in the resource capacity the system considers when generating a plan. Infinite APS assumes infinite resource capacity, while APS constrains the plan realistically based on availability of resources.

• APS mode considers whether the crew and machines are on-shift and not busy working on another demand. In APS, resources are capable of working on a limited number of tasks while on shift. In APS mode, the Get CTP button is available on various forms such as Customer Order Lines and Job Orders.
• Infinite APS mode uses the sum of the Move, Queue, Setup, Run, and Finish times defined for the operations and assumes the resources are capable of working on an unlimited number of tasks while on shift. In Infinite APS mode, the Get ATP button is available rather than the Get CTP button. APS mode also uses Move, Setup, Run and Finish times but not Queue time.