Key takeaways
- APS ROI comes from throughput, inventory, overtime and planner productivity.
- Build the case on your bottleneck — that is where gains compound.
- Measure a baseline before go-live.
The four value levers
- Throughput — fewer changeovers and better sequencing free capacity on the bottleneck.
- Inventory — shorter, reliable lead times reduce WIP and safety stock.
- Overtime and expediting — a feasible plan means fewer surprises.
- Planner time — hours of spreadsheet work become minutes of review.
Building the business case
Start with a baseline: current OTD, average changeover time on the bottleneck, WIP value, monthly overtime cost and weekly planner hours. Estimate conservative improvements for each and compare with subscription and implementation cost. Revisit the numbers 90 days after go-live using SteadyFloor reporting.
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