Eyelit Advanced Planning and Scheduling (Optessa)
2 Reviews 5/5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★A planning, scheduling, and sequencing software for large-scale manufacturers.
Product Overview
Eyelit APS (formerly Optessa) is an advanced planning, sequencing, and scheduling software used in manufacturing industries. It delivers intelligent planning capabilities and successful implementations among top-tier global manufacturers. The software stands out due to its AI-driven solutions that provide real-time optimization, handling complex sequencing and flow line challenges.
It integrates with leading ERP and MES systems, or can be deployed as part of the greater Eyelit MES Suite. With dynamic resource allocation, constraint handling, and advanced scenario analysis, manufacturers can quickly adjust to shifts in demand and supply.
Pros
- High quality scheduling and sequencing output
- Responsive customer support
- Leverages AI powered solutions suite
Cons
- Some users report long run times
- Navigation requires multiple clicks
Target Market
Large-scale manufacturers, especially in automotive, electronics, semiconductor, aerospace, defense, food and beverage, and medical device industries. Best for companies with over $25 million in revenue across multiple plants or global operations.Not Recommended For
Small manufacturing companies with revenue under $20 million.Features
Advanced Production Planning
- Master production scheduling for complex operations
- Capacity planning with real-time ability-to-promise (ATP)
- Multi-site and supply network planning to balance resources
Finite Scheduling & Sequencing
- Constraint-based finite scheduling across multiple lines and plants
- Batch scheduling, feeder-line sequencing, and dynamic re-sequencing
- Virtual Flow Line (VFL) technology to optimize sequencing across zones like paint, trim, and metal
Constraint & Attribute-Based Optimization
- Attribute-based planning (ABP) for tariffs, compliance, and customer requirements
- Alternate line scheduling with resource preferences and limits
- Intelligent buffer and changeover management to reduce downtime
Real-Time Execution & MES Integration
- Closed-loop APS & MES connection for end-to-end shop-floor scheduling
- Work in progress updates with real-time optimization
- Easy integration with ERP, MES platforms
Composable & Scalable Architecture
- Modular APS and MES applications on a shared data platform
- Low-code/no-code configuration for faster deployment
- Cloud-native platform designed for enterprise scalability
Industry Applications
- Automotive (paint campaigns, sequencing, option-heavy production)
- Aerospace and defense manufacturing (multi-stage routing, compliance scheduling, supplier coordination)
- Electronics, semiconductors, and renewable energy (high-mix production, rapid changeovers, yield-sensitive sequencing)
- Medical device and high-mix discrete manufacturing (component-heavy builds, variable demand, long lead times)
Deployment and Platform
The Eyelit APS system supports cloud-based, hybrid, and on-premise deployment, giving manufacturers options for flexible implementation. It is also designed to integrate easily with existing ERP and MES platforms.
For manufacturers seeking a unified solution, Eyelit APS is also part of Eyelit’s larger Manufacturing Execution System (MES) platform. This allows companies to combine advanced planning capabilities with modules for production management, quality, and inventory, creating an end-to-end manufacturing system built on a shared data model.
Pricing
Eyelit APS has a quote-based pricing model tailored to each manufacturer’s size, complexity, and deployment needs. Costs vary depending on whether the system is implemented as a standalone APS solution or as part of the broader Eyelit MES Suite. Pricing details are not published publicly, so companies should contact Eyelit directly for a customized proposal.
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Eyelit Advanced Planning and Scheduling (Optessa) Review
Excellent experience. The Optessa system is a dynamic system and it´s very easy to handle. It adds value to our planning and enables our production orders to be sequenced according to customer need.
Eyelit Advanced Planning and Scheduling (Optessa) Review
Throughout every step of the process, each Optessa contact has demonstrated the depth of knowledge and professionalism. Their focus has always been and continues to be their customer.
