HEAVY INDUSTRY

APlanner for Heavy Industry

Optimize project-based planning with long-horizon simulation and resource optimization.

Heavy Industry Planning Dashboard
$12-30M
total annual value per large site
+10-15%
resource utilization improvement
-20-30%
project delay reduction

Heavy Industry Market

Heavy Industry Market
$750B+ globally
Segments
Industrial machinery, mining equipment, construction, energy equipment, shipbuilding
Trend
Infrastructure investment, energy transition, automation
Key Segments
Machinery
Mining
Construction
Energy
Shipbuilding

Heavy industry requires planning intelligence built for project-based complexity

Heavy industry manufacturing operates on timescales measured in months and years, not days and weeks. Each project is unique, resources are scarce and specialized, and the cost of delays is measured in millions. Planning tools designed for repetitive manufacturing simply do not work here.

Months or years from order to delivery
Large capital equipment takes 6-24 months to manufacture. Requirements change over that timeframe.
Configure-to-order and engineer-to-order
Each order may be unique. Standard products are the exception, not the rule.
Skilled labor and specialized equipment
Welders, machinists, and assembly specialists are scarce. Large equipment (cranes, machining centers) is limited.
Long lead time components and forgings
Some components have 6-12 month lead times. Must order before final design is complete.

How APlanner addresses heavy industry challenges

APlanner brings long-horizon planning intelligence to project-based manufacturing — optimizing resource allocation, integrating with project management, and enabling portfolio-level scenario analysis.

Long-horizon planning

Multi-year planning horizons with appropriate detail at each stage of the project lifecycle. See the full picture from order intake through delivery.

Resource optimization

Balance skilled labor, equipment, and materials across multiple projects simultaneously. APlanner finds the optimal allocation across your portfolio.

Project integration

Connect with project management systems to align production planning with project milestones. One integrated schedule from sales through delivery.

Portfolio scenario planning

Evaluate the impact of new orders, delays, and resource constraints on the entire portfolio. Make booking decisions with full visibility into capacity impact.

Quantified value for heavy industry manufacturers

Value DriverImpactAnnual Value (Large Site)
Resource Utilization+10-15%$5-15M
Project Delays-20-30%$3-10M
Inventory Optimization-15-20%$2-5M
Planning Efficiency-60% time$1-2M
$12-30M
Total Annual Value
+10-15%
Resource Utilization Gain
-20-30%
Project Delay Reduction

Ready to optimize project-based planning?

See how APlanner can deliver long-horizon planning intelligence, resource optimization, and portfolio scenario planning for your heavy industry operations.

Request your heavy industry consultation