Advanced Planning and Scheduling Software Global Market Report 2024

The advanced planning and scheduling software market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.07 billion in 2023 to $1.19 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%. The expansion observed during the historical period can be attributed to several factors that aided manufacturing firms. These include enhancements in productivity, the growing complexity within manufacturing processes, the adoption of lean manufacturing principles, and the surge in e-commerce activities.

The advanced planning and scheduling software market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.82 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period is expected to stem from several factors including the increasing demand for advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software, the adoption of automated solutions, the need to alleviate burdens on IT departments, the rising number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and ongoing infrastructure development efforts. Major trends projected for this period include the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies, continuous technological advancements, the implementation of demand sensing techniques, the utilization of edge computing for edge analytics, and the adoption of dynamic supply chain network design strategies.

The increasing emphasis on cloud technology is anticipated to drive the growth of the advanced planning and scheduling software market in the coming years. Cloud technology, which provides computing resources over the Internet, including storage, processing power, and applications, offers businesses on-demand access, flexibility, and scalability. The growing focus on cloud technology stems from its ability to deliver cost-effective, scalable, reliable, and secure IT infrastructure, enabling businesses to innovate, collaborate, and compete more effectively in the digital economy. Cloud-based advanced planning and scheduling software surpasses traditional on-premises solutions by offering greater accessibility and flexibility, enabling users to access the software from any location with an internet connection, facilitating remote collaboration and decision-making. As evidenced by reports from AAG IT Services, a UK-based IT services company, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) public cloud service revenue experienced significant growth from $343 billion in 2021 to $415 billion in 2022, highlighting the pivotal role of cloud technology in driving the expansion of the advanced planning and scheduling software market.

Key players in the advanced planning and scheduling software market are committed to developing innovative capabilities to enhance visibility into manufacturing and supply chain processes. Deeper visibility entails gaining a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies within a business's manufacturing and supply chain operations. For example, in March 2022, Logility Inc., a US-based digital supply chain platform, introduced enhancements to its software aimed at enhancing planning capabilities throughout the product lifecycle. Leveraging advanced analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML), this platform empowers businesses to achieve end-to-end visibility, drive sustainability initiatives, improve operational performance, and foster stronger relationships with suppliers and customers. It automatically maps the geographical locations of providers, illustrating relationships among various provider types, including agents, vendors, factories, contractors, and suppliers.

In November 2022, McKinsey & Company, a US-based management consulting firm, completed the acquisition of SCM Connections for an undisclosed sum. This strategic move bolsters McKinsey's ability to deliver high-impact solutions for supply chain challenges by harnessing advanced planning capabilities and digital innovation to build resilient and agile supply chains. SCM Connections, a US-based business management consulting company, specializes in providing services such as supply planning, inventory optimization, response planning, and demand planning, among others. This acquisition further strengthens McKinsey's position as a leading provider of comprehensive solutions for optimizing supply chain operations.

Major companies operating in the advanced planning and scheduling software market are Microsoft Corporation, Siemens AG, Oracle Corporation, Oracle NetSuite, SAP SE, 3PL Central LLC, Workday Inc., The Sage Group plc, PTC Inc., Infor Global Solutions, Epicor Software Corporation, IFS AB, E2open LLC, Anaplan Inc., Kinaxis Inc., QAD Inc., Logility Inc., GAINSystems Inc., Blue Ridge Solutions Inc., Plex Systems Inc., Blue Yonder, Syspro Limited, Dassault Systèmes DELMIA Corp., Demand Management Inc., ToolsGroup Srl, Ab Ovo B.V., Vanguard Software Corporation, Ultra Consultants Inc., Aptean, Saviom Software Pty Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the advanced planning and scheduling software market in 2023. The regions covered in the advanced planning and scheduling software market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the advanced planning and scheduling software market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) software serves as a digital tool tailored for businesses, aimed at boosting production planning and scheduling efficiency within manufacturing operations. This software optimizes operational workflows, curtails lead times, mitigates costs, and bolsters customer satisfaction by streamlining production planning and scheduling processes.

The primary categories within the advanced planning and scheduling software market are cloud-based and web-based solutions. Cloud-based platforms utilize a computing model wherein resources and services are delivered and accessed via the Internet, offering flexibility, scalability, and on-demand accessibility. These applications cater to a diverse range of industries including manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, retail and consumer goods, food and beverage, chemicals, automotive, aerospace and defense, electronics, and various other sectors. The target clientele spans from large enterprises to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

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The advanced planning and scheduling software market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as implementation and integration, customization, consulting services, upgrades, and maintenance. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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