Production planning today faces a multitude of challenges: volatile markets, complex supply chains and the need to react quickly to changes. In this context, choosing the right production planning software (APS) is crucial. So why not go straight for a cloud native solution? Here are the key reasons why a cloud native APS is the key to the future of your production.
Cloud Native explained: What is behind the term?
Cloud native means that the software is built for the cloud from the outset - modular, flexible and scalable. The opposite of this are classic on-premise solutions, which are installed locally and are often complex to operate and maintain.
Technological advantages of a cloud native APS
From your perspective
1. put an end to hardware bottlenecks and IT maintenance
With on-premise systems, you need your own servers, IT staff and regular updates. With a cloud-native APS, everything runs in a highly available cloud environment. You don't have to worry about maintenance or capacity limits. You log in - and it runs.
Your advantage: You can concentrate on your production planning instead of your IT infrastructure.
2. scalability when you need it
Production peaks? New plants or locations? With Cloud Native APS, you can simply scale up as required - without months of IT projects. And you can shut down resources just as quickly when they are not needed.
Your advantage: You only pay for what you actually use - and remain flexible at all times.
3. always up-to-date - no more outdated systems
Updates for on-premise systems? Expensive, time-consuming and often associated with production downtime. A cloud-native APS is updated regularly and automatically - without interruption or effort for you.
Your advantage: You always use the latest features and security standards - without any risk or additional effort.
4. easy integration, quick start
A cloud-native APS can be easily integrated with your existing systems (ERP, MES, IoT platforms) via APIs. Commissioning is often completed in weeks rather than months.
Your advantage: faster time-to-value. You get concrete results sooner - and a faster ROI.
Commercial advantages: From CapEx to OpEx
Traditional production planning systems require high initial investments (CapEx) - for licenses, servers and personnel. And they also entail ongoing support costs. A cloud-native APS works as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) in a subscription model. You pay monthly or annually - depending on usage.
Your advantage: more predictability, less capital tied up, lower risk. You defer investments in ongoing operating costs (OpEx) and remain financially flexible.
What about security?
A common objection to cloud solutions: "What about my data?" The truth is: cloud providers invest in security at a level that individual companies can hardly afford. In addition, there are now clear compliance standards and encrypted data processing - even in the EU.
Your advantage: You get enterprise-level security - without your own security department.
Why fear of the cloud is unfounded today
Most reservations stem from a time when the cloud was new and immature. Today, it is standard - even in regulated industries. Your competitors have long been planning cloud-based. Now is the right time to take this step too.
Conclusion: If you are serious about production planning - go cloud native
Earlier reservations about the cloud date back to a time when this technology was still in its infancy. Today, cloud native is the standard - even in strictly regulated industries. Your competitors have been using it for a long time. When will you get on board?
- You save on hardware, maintenance and lengthy IT projects
- You remain flexible, scalable and innovative
- You reduce costs and risk
- You take your company to a new digital level
- You no longer slow yourself down with lengthy update cycles
PAILOT - Your cloud native solution for intelligent production planning
As an innovative AI start-up, PAILOT offers a cloud-native APS solution that has been specially developed for the needs of the manufacturing industry. With our software, you can optimize your production processes in real time, reduce costs and increase efficiency. Enter the future of production planning today - with PAILOT.
