P-S Cycles System for Windows

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Developer’s Description

By Production-Scheduling

Get a planning and scheduling system that links to your ERP or accounting package.

A free Excel based Integrated Planning and Scheduling System with the following features: Inventory replenishment and distribution planning across multiple depots; Make-to-order and make-to-stock; MRP1 with a multi-level BOM; Multi-stage routings; Rough-cut Capacity as well as Finite Scheduling; Set-up reduction algorithm; Three pass capacity smoothing within Finite Scheduling; Synchronization of material purchasing activity with the production schedule; The dynamic data flows from a host ERP system - no data capture into Excel; Fully integrated - runs from one mouse click . The system has been developed with our Fast Excel Development Methodology: No VBA programming - just simple recorded macros; Mainly formulas and PivotTables; No hidden code; Easy to modify and adapt to your company; eLearning available in English, Spanish and Chinese. Watch a 30 minute Flash presentation of the system at: http://www.production-scheduling.com/P-S_Cycles_Flash/viewer.swf. To illustrate the functionality, the system has been populated with data from a fictitious bicycle manufacturing company.

P-S Cycles System for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: February 14, 2010

Latest update: February 14, 2010

Version: 1.0

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows Server
Windows NT
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows 2000
Windows 98
Windows 95
Windows ME
Windows 2003
Windows XP
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: Excel 2003 or Excel 2007

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5/5

2 User Votes

Best Planning and Scheduling system I have even seen.
yechenatjcitMarch 3, 2010
Pros
It includes everything a manufacturing facility will need for planning and scheduling tasks. It contains functions that package ERP software has, it also contains features ERP software does NOT have, especially the finite scheduling part.
Cons
It includes comprehensive planning logic some of which may over spec to my needs.
Summary
It is not only a demo, it actually works with someone's own data set if data structure are the same. It also provides a data structure template. A lot of the planning and scheduling features are presented in the system. It does not seem to contain to much of the computer program but more local excel techniques which allows the planning and supply chain professionals to complete the system themselves without too much support required from IT guys.
Powerful demo of Advanced Planning & Scheduling
kienleongFebruary 15, 2010
Pros
Complete functionality with no hidden content. This is shareware at it's very best. This is a comprehensive demonstration of how advanced planning and scheduling logic can be realised in Excel with near enterprise-grade functionality
Cons
Understanding complexity requires a time commitment. You can see the power of the system from a quick browse, understanding it will take some time. However, it is fully functional and can easily be customised to a different product.
Summary
MRP systems are based upon a 50 year-old logic and all of the compromise and heuristics that were necessary with the very first computer systems. The PS cycles system elegantly demonstrates the finite logic that is lacking in MRP, even today. It is now clearly proven that finite capacity planning and production scheduling is not limited to those companies, few and far between, that can afford APS (and actually get it to work). The PS Cycles product shows that this capability is available to all and provides it free of charge with no restrictions based on an attempt to extract money. Time spent playing with this system will be richly rewarded.