The global advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software market is projected to reach US$ 2,941.27 million by 2028 from US$ 1,491.22 million in 2021; it is estimated to register a CAGR of 9.0% during 2021-2028.

Several industry players are deploying advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software to compete effectively with other industry players. The software has proven valuable and has helped businesses improve their profit margins through a diverse functionality range, including order scheduling, production scheduling, and purchase scheduling. Since the software provides real-time, updated information about the production process, its importance and need have significantly increased. Growing cloud deployment in a large number of SMEs due to low installation costs is contributing to the advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software market growth.

The advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software market is analyzed on the basis of deployment, organization size, industry, and geography. The advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software market, based on deployment, is segmented into cloud-based and on-premises. Based on organization size, the advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software market is bifurcated into small and medium-sized enterprises and large enterprises. Based on industry, the advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software market is segmented into manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, retail and consumer goods, food & beverages, chemicals, and others. Geographically, the advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software market is segmented into five major regions-North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), the Middle East and Africa (MEA), and South America (SAM). APAC is projected to register the highest CAGR in the advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software market from 2021 to 2028 due to the flourishing retail and consumer goods sectors.

The advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software market players worldwide are witnessing a downfall due to the outbreak of COVID-19. It has disrupted the logistics, supply chain, retail, and manufacturing industries in several countries worldwide. The consistent increase in COVID-19 confirmed cases across different regions weakened the manufacturing sector, which resulted in delivery delays.

The overall advanced planning and scheduling (APS) Software market size has been derived using both primary and secondary sources. To begin the research process, exhaustive secondary research has been conducted using internal and external sources to obtain qualitative and quantitative information related to the advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software market. The process also serves the purpose of obtaining an overview and forecast for the advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software market with respect to all the segments. Also, primary interviews were conducted with industry participants and commentators to validate data and gain more analytical insights into the topic. The participants typically involved in this process include industry experts such as VPs, business development managers, market intelligence managers, and national sales managers-along with external consultants such as valuation experts, research analysts, and key opinion leaders-specializing in the advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software market.

A few major players operating in the global advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software market are ACUMATICA, INC; ASPROVA CORPORATION; Cybertec; Dassault Systemes SE; DELFOI OY; GLOBAL SHOP SOLUTIONS; INFORM SOFTWARE; PLEX SYSTEMS; Siemens AG; THE ACCESS GROUP; SAP SE; and PlanetTogether.