Top Production Scheduling Tools That Integrate With Existing ERP Systems
The top production scheduling tools that integrate with an existing ERP are EDGEBIC (ERP-agnostic, one-time license, 5-day implementation), PlanetTogether and Siemens Opcenter APS (enterprise APS with packaged ERP connectors), and Epicor Advanced MES for Kinetic sites. For small manufacturers on cloud accounting-style ERPs, MRPeasy and Katana bundle a simpler scheduler with the ERP itself. This shortlist compares eight options for manufacturers in North America, the UK and Europe.
By User Solutions, Inc. Updated 28 August 2026. Reviewed against vendor documentation and our own scheduling implementation experience since 1991.
Most ERP systems (SAP, Epicor Kinetic, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Sage, Infor, JobBOSS, Fourth Shift, QuickBooks-based MRPs) plan with infinite capacity. They tell you when an order is due, not whether the shop can actually build it on time. A production scheduling tool that integrates with the ERP fills that gap: it reads open orders, routings, bills of material and work centres from the ERP, schedules them against finite capacity, and sends realistic promise dates back.
The tools below fall into three groups. Standalone, ERP-agnostic finite-capacity schedulers (EDGEBIC, Asprova) that connect through Excel, CSV, database or API exchange and work with almost any ERP. Enterprise APS platforms with packaged connectors (PlanetTogether, Siemens Opcenter APS). And schedulers native to one ERP family (Epicor Advanced MES, Netronic for Dynamics 365 Business Central, and the built-in planners inside MRPeasy and Katana).
We build EDGEBIC, so we are not a neutral party. We have tried to keep every competitor description conservative and to say plainly where another tool is the better fit.
How we built this shortlist
- Integrates with an ERP the manufacturer already runs, not a rip-and-replace
- Schedules against finite capacity (machines, labour, materials, shifts)
- Writes promise dates or schedule data back to the ERP, not import-only
- Vendor is available to manufacturers in the US, Canada, the UK and the EU
- Deployment and pricing model are stated publicly or on a first call
The shortlist
1. User Solutions, Inc. (USA)
EDGEBIC
ERP-agnostic finite-capacity scheduler and planner. Import and export masks for Excel, CSV and database exchange with JobBOSS, Epicor, Fourth Shift, SAP, Sage, Dynamics 365 Business Central, Katana, MRPeasy, Cetec and Genius ERP. Documented 5-day ERP integrations (Fourth Shift at Plastilite; Macola at INCON). Succeeds RMDB, in use at manufacturers since 1991.
- Best for
- 10 to 500+ employees; single site or multi-site
- Pricing
- One-time perpetual license, published: $25,000 APS edition, $35,000 Complete edition
2. PlanetTogether (USA)
PlanetTogether APS
Established mid-market and enterprise APS with packaged connectors for major ERPs and a strong visual planning board. Best when a manufacturer wants a vendor-managed integration project and is comfortable with subscription pricing.
- Best for
- Mid-market to enterprise; multi-plant
- Pricing
- Subscription; quote-based
3. Siemens Digital Industries Software (Germany / UK origin)
Siemens Opcenter APS (Preactor)
Formerly Preactor, developed in the UK and now part of the Siemens Opcenter suite. The natural choice for plants already on Siemens Opcenter, Teamcenter or SAP with a Siemens partner. Deep configurability; implementation projects typically run months.
- Best for
- Mid-market to enterprise
- Pricing
- Quote-based through Siemens and partners
4. Epicor Software (USA)
Epicor Advanced MES and Kinetic Scheduling
If the plant runs Epicor Kinetic, the native scheduling and Advanced MES modules avoid a separate integration entirely. Sites often still add a finite-capacity layer when Kinetic scheduling rules are not detailed enough for the floor.
- Best for
- Mid-market to enterprise Epicor customers
- Pricing
- Subscription modules; quote-based
5. MRPeasy (Estonia)
MRPeasy
Cloud MRP for small manufacturers with a built-in production scheduler. The scheduler is part of the ERP rather than an add-on, so "integration" is not a project. Capacity logic is simpler than a dedicated APS.
- Best for
- 10 to 200 employees
- Pricing
- Published per-user monthly subscription
6. Katana (Estonia)
Katana Cloud Inventory
Inventory-first cloud platform for small product companies, with a visual production planner. Strong e-commerce and accounting integrations; scheduling is priority-order based rather than true finite capacity.
- Best for
- 5 to 100 employees; D2C and light manufacturing
- Pricing
- Published tiered subscription
7. Asprova Corporation (Japan)
Asprova APS
High-speed finite-capacity APS engine widely used in Japanese and European discrete manufacturing. Very configurable, typically implemented by a certified partner. Strong fit for high-mix plants with complex constraints and an existing ERP.
- Best for
- Mid-market to enterprise
- Pricing
- Quote-based license through partners
8. NETRONIC Software (Germany)
Netronic Visual Advanced Production Scheduler
Gantt-based finite-capacity scheduling built as an extension for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. The right answer when a manufacturer runs Business Central and wants scheduling inside the ERP rather than alongside it.
- Best for
- Small to mid-market Business Central customers
- Pricing
- Subscription; listed on Microsoft AppSource
Side-by-side comparison
Company-size fit, ERP integration, deployment, pricing model and region for every tool on the shortlist. Competitor details are kept general where vendors do not publish specifics.
| Tool | Fit for company size | ERP integration | Deployment | Pricing model | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDGEBICUser Solutions, Inc. (USA) | 10 to 500+ employees; single site or multi-site | Any ERP that exports Excel, CSV or a database table; bi-directional promise dates; no middleware required | Windows desktop on .NET 8; SQLite (single user) or SQL Server (multi-user); on-premise or customer-hosted cloud | One-time perpetual license, published: $25,000 APS edition, $35,000 Complete edition | North America, UK and Europe (Germany, Netherlands, Ireland); remote implementation |
| PlanetTogether APSPlanetTogether (USA) | Mid-market to enterprise; multi-plant | Packaged connectors for SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, Epicor and other major ERPs; API and file-based options | Cloud or on-premise | Subscription; quote-based | Global; direct and partner sales in North America and Europe |
| Siemens Opcenter APS (Preactor)Siemens Digital Industries Software (Germany / UK origin) | Mid-market to enterprise | Native to Siemens Opcenter; SAP and other ERPs through Siemens partners and standard interfaces | On-premise or cloud | Quote-based through Siemens and partners | Global; strong partner network in the UK and Germany |
| Epicor Advanced MES and Kinetic SchedulingEpicor Software (USA) | Mid-market to enterprise Epicor customers | Native to Epicor Kinetic only | Epicor cloud or on-premise | Subscription modules; quote-based | Global; Epicor has UK and European operations |
| MRPeasyMRPeasy (Estonia) | 10 to 200 employees | Scheduler is internal to MRPeasy; connects to QuickBooks, Xero, Shopify and similar via built-in integrations | Cloud SaaS | Published per-user monthly subscription | Global; EU-based vendor, pricing shown in multiple currencies |
| Katana Cloud InventoryKatana (Estonia) | 5 to 100 employees; D2C and light manufacturing | Built-in integrations with Shopify, WooCommerce, QuickBooks Online and Xero; open API | Cloud SaaS | Published tiered subscription | Global; EU-based vendor |
| Asprova APSAsprova Corporation (Japan) | Mid-market to enterprise | Standard interfaces to SAP and other ERPs; integration usually scoped by a partner | On-premise; hosted options through partners | Quote-based license through partners | Japan and Asia; distributors in Germany and wider Europe; limited direct presence in North America |
| Netronic Visual Advanced Production SchedulerNETRONIC Software (Germany) | Small to mid-market Business Central customers | Native extension for Dynamics 365 Business Central only | Business Central cloud (AppSource) | Subscription; listed on Microsoft AppSource | Global via AppSource; German vendor with strong EU and UK footprint |
User Solutions serves manufacturers in North America, the UK and Europe (including Germany, the Netherlands and Ireland). EDGEBIC is a one-time perpetual license with published USD pricing; UK and EU buyers can request GBP or EUR equivalents when quoting.
How to choose
Start from the ERP you already run
If you are on Epicor Kinetic or Dynamics 365 Business Central, look first at the native or extension options (Epicor Advanced MES, Netronic). If you are on SAP, Sage, Infor, JobBOSS, Fourth Shift or an older ERP, an ERP-agnostic scheduler such as EDGEBIC or an APS with a connector (PlanetTogether, Opcenter) avoids waiting on a vendor roadmap.
Ask how data comes back
Import-only tools leave the ERP with the wrong dates. Confirm the scheduler writes promise dates, sequence and material requirements back into the ERP, and ask to see it done with your own export file before you sign.
Size the integration project honestly
Packaged connectors still need mapping work. Ask each vendor for a reference site on your ERP and how many days the integration took. EDGEBIC publishes 5-day integration case studies; enterprise APS projects commonly run three to nine months.
Match the pricing model to your finance team
A one-time perpetual license (EDGEBIC) is capital expenditure with no per-seat growth. Subscriptions (PlanetTogether, MRPeasy, Katana, Netronic) are operating expense that scales with users. Neither is wrong; pick the one your CFO prefers and compare five-year totals.
Check regional support
UK and European buyers should confirm support hours, VAT and invoicing currency, and whether implementation is remote or on site. User Solutions supports UK and EU customers remotely from the US; Siemens, Netronic and Asprova have European partner networks.
Keep the ERP as the system of record
The scheduler should complement the ERP, not compete with it. Purchasing, accounting and order entry stay in the ERP; the scheduler owns sequence, capacity and dates. Tools that try to replace ERP modules add change-management cost.
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