Planning software built for Automotive Supply Chain.

CAPLAN works as one team with your ERP, adding advanced capabilities for customer demand, inventory, production planning and shop-floor execution - turning ERP data into clearer decisions and executable plans designed around the realities of automotive logistics.

Everyone has Data

ERP data, customer demand and spreadsheets are everywhere.

Everyone has data, few have clarity

Few have Clarity

CAPLAN brings them together into one clear planning picture.

Everyone has planners.
Few have a shared planning system.

Planners working alone in disconnected spreadsheets
Planners working alone in disconnected spreadsheets
Standardized planning with CAPLAN
Standardized planning with CAPLAN

CAPLAN standardizes planning across teams and plants through shared data, common planning logic and structured workflows - so if one planner is away, another can continue from the same point without disruption.

Many planning systems exists.
Few are easy to use.

Traditional planning system Powerful, but complex and difficult to use.
Traditional planning system
CAPLAN add-on for Excel Professional planning engine. Familiar Excel environment.
CAPLAN add-on for Excel

CAPLAN Combines the familiar Excel environment with the structure, automation and ERP integration of a professional planning solution.

Planners work in Excel, while CAPLAN manages planning logic, business rules and connected ERP data in the background.

One central CAPLAN platform.
Connected to every plant.

One central CAPLAN platform. Connected to every plant.
Multiple ERP systems

Works with SAP, Infor M3 and other ERP systems.

Centralized and scalable

One CAPLAN solution serves all plants worldwide.

Familiar client access

Planners work via Excel add-in or web client at each plant.

SOLUTIONS




Smarter Decisions

ForecastPro

Forecasting & Customer Demand Intelligence

Turn customer demand into a reliable forward-looking plan. ForecastPro combines customer orders, EDI evolution and vehicle production volumes to create a clearer view of future demand - helping you anticipate changes before they impact production.

  • Track Customer Order EvolutionSee how customer demand and EDI change over time.
  • Predict Customer Take-RatesUse vehicle production volumes and historical demand to anticipate future take-rates.
  • Generate Reliable Long-Term DemandExtend short-term customer orders into a realistic long-term planning horizon.
  • Compare Forecast, EDI & BudgetIdentify gaps early and react before they become production or supply problems.
Cockpit - Supply, Forecasting and Inventory Analytics
INVENTO - Inventory Forecasting and Stock Optimization
Digital Manufacturing

INVENTO

Inventory Forecasting & Stock Optimization

Turn inventory data into clear actions and optimized stock levels. INVENTO forecasts inventory evolution, automatically calculates target stock levels and highlights overstock and inventory exceptions - helping planners focus on what really needs attention.

  • Forecast Inventory Evolution See how inventory levels and stock value are expected to develop over the coming months.
  • Automatically Define Stock Targets Calculate min/max inventory targets based on demand, lead times, service levels and supply variability.
  • Detect Overstock & Inventory Risks Automatically identify items outside their target range and focus planners on exceptions.
  • Reduce Working Capital Keep inventory closer to the level actually required by demand and supply conditions.
Digital Manufacturing

ECRAN

Production Sequencing & Shop-Floor Operations

Connect production planning with real-time shop-floor execution. ECRAN digitalizes production sequencing through electronic Heijunka, electronic rail and Andon tools - keeping production orders and shop-floor information synchronized and visible.

  • Automatic Production Sequencing Keep production sequences continuously aligned with the latest production requirements.
  • Electronic Heijunka Replace manual sequencing boards with a digital and centrally managed production sequence.
  • Electronic Rail Deliver the current production sequence directly to the shop floor and keep operators synchronized.
  • Real-Time Shop-Floor Visibility Use Andon information to make production status and operational priorities visible where they matter.
ECRAN - Production Sequencing and Shop-Floor Operations
CoMPASS - Production, Capacity and Supply Planning
Advanced Planning

CoMPASS

Production, Capacity & Supply Planning

Turn demand into a realistic and executable production plan. CoMPASS combines production, capacity and logistics planning in one planning environment, helping planners evaluate constraints, balance resources and build reliable operational plans.

  • Production Planning Build production plans based on customer demand, forecasts and operational requirements.
  • Capacity Planning Identify capacity constraints early and evaluate whether available resources can support future demand.
  • Material & Supply Planning Translate production requirements into forward-looking material and supply needs.
  • Professional Planning Inside Excel Work with advanced planning functionality while keeping the familiar flexibility and usability of Excel.

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Autoliv Martur Magna EFI Automotive BWI Group
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