Several types and aspects of manufacturing operations are supported by manufacturing planning and control software:
Assembly manufacturing is supported by manufacturing planning and control software to plan, optimize and validate assembly operations before production, and to control manufacturing processes. Manufacturing planning software manages tasks from planning and detailed engineering to shop floor execution. It helps to automate and streamline assembly manufacturing.
Geographic-based manufacturing information access is provided through manufacturing planning and control software for navigation, access, and visualization of up-to-date manufacturing information, using a digital twin of production facilities wherever they are located.
Manufacturing data and process management uses manufacturing planning and control software and a digital thread to connect people, systems, and machines, as well as to accumulate and manage manufacturing data and process knowledge. This intelligence enables manufacturers to engage in continuous process improvement.
Part manufacturing operations use manufacturing planning and control software to make higher quality parts faster by digitalizing production management. As part of manufacturing planning efforts, advanced software may be used to design tooling and fixtures and to drive CNC machine tools, robots, 3D printers, and inspection equipment.
Production systems engineering is supported by manufacturing planning and control software to engineer better production systems faster. Manufacturing planning and control software integrates engineering, automation, and controls to help create and operate more efficient factories.