Climax Paperboard Improves Production Scheduling with Epicor AVP APS

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Climax Paperboard Improves Production Scheduling with Epicor AVP APS

Case study shows how Climax Paperboard replaced manual scheduling with Epicor AVP to automate rescheduling and reduce delays from urgent orders and equipment issues.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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Climax Paperboard and Packaging, a manufacturer of folding cartons and recycled paperboard, implemented Epicor AVP Advanced Planning and Scheduling after finding that their Plex ERP provided only infinite scheduling. The APS module enables time-block scheduling and automatic rescheduling of downstream jobs when changes occur. This capability proved critical during peak seasons such as pre-Black Friday gift packaging production, allowing planners to maintain accurate completion dates and improve customer communication.

Key takeaways

Epicor AVP delivers finite, time-block scheduling integrated with ERP order data

Automated rescheduling adjusts all downstream jobs when a single job is inserted or removed

Manual intervention dropped sharply compared with prior JD Edwards and Plex scheduling processes

Planners gain real-time visibility into completion dates during compressed production windows

Customer promise dates improved because delays are detected and communicated immediately

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