On Time Edge & PlanetTogether
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Visit Hall 15, Stand G66 to see how execution-driven production scheduling closes the gap between connected systems and actual results. Bring your toughest scheduling problem — we'll pressure-test it live.

April 20-24

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On Time Edge & PlanetTogether

Hannover Messe 2026 Hall 15 | Stand G66 

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The Plan Is Perfect. The Floor Is Not.

Why constraint management fails between planning and execution

Every advanced planning and scheduling (APS) system produces a mathematically optimal schedule. Every shop floor introduces variability the moment that schedule hits production. Material delays. Machine faults. Operator availability. Setup overruns. The result is a gap between what was planned and what actually happens. We call it the Execution Gap.

Most APS implementations stop at the planning layer. The schedule is published, the planner moves on, and the shop floor reverts to the same reactive firefighting it has always relied on. Supervisors make priority calls based on experience and gut instinct. Tribal knowledge replaces synchronized control. The constraint that was carefully managed in software becomes unmanaged on the floor.

"A constraint is only managed if it is managed through execution. The moment you publish a schedule and walk away, variability takes over. Priorities shift. The constraint moves. And the shop floor returns to managing by tribal knowledge instead of managing by synchronized data."

Michel Babineau, Managing Partner, On Time Edge

On Time Edge closes the Execution Gap by connecting PlanetTogether APS directly to MES-level execution and real-time data feedback. The schedule does not just inform the floor. It governs the floor. When conditions change, the system responds. Priorities stay aligned. The constraint stays managed.

Local Management vs. Synchronized Execution

Dimension Local / Tribal Management OTE Synchronized Execution
Priority decisions Supervisor judgment, shift-by-shift System-governed, constraint-aligned in real time
Constraint visibility Known to the planner, invisible on the floor Visible and enforced across planning and execution
Response to disruption Manual escalation, phone calls, whiteboard updates Automated re-sequencing via APS-to-MES feedback loop
Data flow One-way: schedule published, no return signal Closed loop: execution data feeds back into planning
Knowledge retention Resides in individuals; lost with turnover Encoded in system logic; retained across shifts
Schedule adherence Degrades within hours of publication Maintained through continuous synchronization
Audit and compliance Reconstructed after the fact from memory Recorded in real time with full traceability

Frequently Asked Questions: Constraint Execution in Manufacturing

What is the difference between a constraint and a bottleneck?

A constraint is a term from the Theory of Constraints (TOC). It describes a mathematical variable within a planning system that limits maximum throughput. It can be modeled, optimized, and scheduled around inside an APS system.

A bottleneck is the physical reality on the shop floor: a specific machine, resource, or process step that actually limits production output at any given moment.

The critical difference: a constraint is managed in planning software while a bottleneck must be managed through execution. Without connecting planning to the shop floor, constraint management remains incomplete.

Why does bottleneck management fail in execution?

Most APS implementations stop at the planning layer. The optimized schedule is published, but the shop floor has no connection to the logic behind it. Shift supervisors reprioritize based on experience rather than synchronized data. Setup sequences change. Jobs get pulled forward or pushed back. Schedule adherence degrades within hours of publication.

On Time Edge solves this by coupling planning directly to execution through APS-to-MES integration so the constraint is governed on the floor, not just identified in the system.

How does APS-to-MES integration work at On Time Edge?

PlanetTogether APS generates the detailed schedule and sends it to the MES. The MES monitors actual execution on the shop floor including machine status, order progress, quality data, and disruption alerts. That execution data flows back into PlanetTogether in real time, triggering automatic re-sequencing based on the current constraint situation.

On Time Edge integrates PlanetTogether with MES platforms including Siemens Opcenter, AVEVA, GE Vernova Proficy, Rockwell FactoryTalk, and Ignition by Inductive Automation.

How does On Time Edge maintain production rhythm when disruptions occur?

On Time Edge implements a closed-loop feedback cycle between PlanetTogether APS and the MES layer. The detailed schedule operates as a dynamic control signal, not a static directive.

When disruptions occur such as machine downtime, material delays, or quality deviations, the information flows back into the planning system in real time. Reprioritization happens automatically based on the current constraint situation. Production rhythm is maintained through system-driven synchronization, not manual intervention.

What is the Executive Diagnostic from On Time Edge?

A free 30-minute assessment that benchmarks your scheduling performance against anonymized industry patterns. It quantifies where 2 to 5 percent of revenue leaks between planning and execution, isolates the root cause, and determines whether there is a business case for advanced planning and scheduling.

Available virtually anytime or in person at Hannover Messe 2026, Stand G66 in Hall 15. Not a sales pitch. Limited on-site availability.

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