WHY APLANNER

The planning platform built for how manufacturing actually works

Not another generic planning tool with a "manufacturing edition." APlanner is purpose-built for complex manufacturing from day one — with industry-specific AI, rapid time-to-value, and a complete solution that ensures your success.

Five reasons leading manufacturers choose APlanner

01

Industry-specific AI, not generic algorithms

Generic planning tools use generic algorithms that don't understand your industry. They might work for simple manufacturing — but they fail in complex environments like semiconductor, electronics, and automotive.

APlanner is different. Every AI model is trained on manufacturing-specific patterns:

Yield curves and bin distributions for NAND Flash
Technology transition dynamics for wafer fabrication
Setup optimization for high-mix electronics
JIT sequence requirements for automotive
5+ years to replicate our industry-specific AI capabilities
Industry-specific AI, not generic algorithms
02

Value in weeks, not months or years

Competitors talk about 12-18 month implementation timelines. That's a year and a half before you see any return on your investment. Most projects that long never deliver the promised value.

APlanner customers see measurable results in 4-8 weeks. How?

Pre-built industry models — not starting from scratch
Proven integration framework — connectors that work
Expert implementation team — we've done this before
Cloud-native architecture — deploy without infrastructure
4-8 week implementation vs. 6-18 months for competitors
Value in weeks, not months or years
03

Built for today, ready for tomorrow

Legacy planning tools were built 15-20 years ago. They're monolithic, slow to update, and impossible to integrate with modern systems. Every upgrade is a major project.

APlanner was built cloud-native from day one:

API-first design for easy integration
Microservices architecture for reliability and scale
Continuous updates without downtime
Modern UX that users actually want to use
API-first design with pre-built connectors for SAP, Oracle, and more
Built for today, ready for tomorrow
04

Software + services = guaranteed success

Software alone doesn't transform planning. People do. That's why APlanner includes expert consulting, proven implementation methodology, and dedicated customer success.

We don't just sell you a license and wish you luck:

Consulting services ensure you understand your opportunity
Implementation services handle the technical complexity
Customer success ensures ongoing value realization
Services fund product development — we're invested in your success
Integrated product + services approach that competitors can't match
Software + services = guaranteed success
05

Lower TCO, higher ROI

Enterprise planning tools come with enterprise price tags. Implementation costs alone can exceed $1-2M. Then there's the ongoing maintenance, upgrade projects, and consultant fees.

APlanner delivers the same (or better) capabilities at a fraction of the cost:

$500K-$2M 3-year TCO vs. $2-8M for competitors
Transparent pricing with no hidden costs
No expensive upgrade projects — continuous delivery included
ROI typically achieved within 2-4 months
60-70% lower 3-year TCO vs. legacy APS
Lower TCO, higher ROI
THE BUSINESS CASE

ROI that speaks for itself

Planning transformation isn't a cost center — it's a profit driver. APlanner customers typically see payback within months, with ongoing value that compounds year over year.

$300K-$750K
Typical Investment
Year 1 total (product + services)
$10-30M
Annual Value
Typical enterprise customer
20-50x
ROI
Annual value / investment
2-4 months
Payback Period
Time to recoup investment

Where the value comes from

Forecast accuracy improvement (+20-30%) -- Reduced inventory, fewer stockouts, better commitments
Planning cycle reduction (-80%) -- Labor efficiency, faster response to changes
Schedule optimization -- Higher utilization, reduced changeovers, better OTD
Scenario analysis speed -- Better decisions, faster response to disruptions
Data reconciliation elimination -- Less firefighting, more strategic analysis
SECURITY & COMPLIANCE

Enterprise-grade security built in

Your planning data is business-critical. APlanner is built with security and compliance at its core — not bolted on as an afterthought.

SOC 2 Type II

In Progress (2026)

GDPR Compliant

Active

ISO 27001

Planned (2027)

Data Encryption

Active

Data Protection

AES-256 encryption at rest
TLS 1.3 encryption in transit
Customer-managed encryption keys (Enterprise)
Regional data residency options

Access Control

Role-based access control (RBAC)
Single sign-on (SSO) with SAML 2.0
Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
Audit logging for all actions

Infrastructure

Hosted on AWS/Azure (customer choice)
Regular penetration testing
99.9% uptime SLA (99.95% Enterprise)
Disaster recovery with RPO < 1 hour
PARTNERSHIP

We're not a vendor. We're a partner.

The typical vendor relationship is transactional — sign the contract, deliver the software, move on to the next deal. That's not how we operate.

We succeed when you succeed

Our business model is built on customer success. Renewals and expansions depend on delivering value — not just selling software. Your ROI is our priority, because it's how we grow.

Building for years, not quarters

We're not building APlanner to flip it to the highest bidder. We're building a company that will be your partner for years to come. Our roadmap is driven by customer needs, not exit timelines.

No hidden agendas

We tell you what we can do, what we can't, and what we're working on. If something isn't working, you'll hear about it first from us. We'd rather have hard conversations than broken trust.

Ready to experience the APlanner difference?

See for yourself why leading manufacturers are choosing APlanner. Our team is ready to show you exactly how we're different — and what that difference means for your organization.

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