Asprova
Asprova is a Tokyo-based software company that develops production scheduling (APS) software using Finite Capacity Scheduling algorithms, serving discrete and process manufacturers across automotive, electronics, industrial machinery, materials, food, and chemicals sectors globally via direct sales and channel partners.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1994
- HeadquartersTokyo, Japan
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Asprova does
Asprova Corporation is a Japan-headquartered software company founded in 1994 that specializes exclusively in production scheduling software. It develops and sells the Asprova Production Scheduling System, an Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS) platform built on a C++ codebase of over one million lines of source code that uses a proprietary Finite Capacity Scheduling (FCS) algorithm to generate detailed production schedules at ultra-high speed across sales, manufacturing, inventory, and purchasing processes. The product is modular — comprising Asprova APS, MS, MS Light, MRP, MES, BOM, SED, NLS/DS, and SCM modules — and is extensible via a Microsoft COM-based plug-in framework, with native integration paths to major ERP systems including SAP, QAD, JD Edwards, and Microsoft Dynamics AX.
The company serves discrete and process manufacturers across six primary verticals: automotive/auto parts, high-tech electronics, industrial machinery, materials (metal/paper/textile/plastics), food/consumer goods, and chemicals. Asprova monetizes through perpetual and subscription software licenses, annual maintenance contracts, and implementation/professional services. Go-to-market is hybrid: direct sales through wholly-owned subsidiaries in the US, Germany, China, Korea, and Malaysia, combined with a channel network of over 30 distributors and resellers spanning 44 countries, supported by free weekly webinars, e-learning content, free prototype services, and event-driven demand generation.
Asprova reports a 52.4% share of the Japanese production scheduling software market (per Techno Systems Research 2011) and claims deployment at 3,300+ manufacturing sites worldwide. The overseas revenue ratio is approximately 30%, with a stated goal to exceed 50%. The company is privately held, debt-free since inception, with disclosed net assets of 630 million yen against 20 million yen of capital. Named customers include Yamaha, Panasonic Home Appliances, Mitsubishi Electric, Ricoh, Bridgestone Elastech, Hitachi Electronic Devices, and Shanghai Sieyuan Electric.
Asprova firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Asprova
- Legal name
- Asprova Corporation
- Website
- https://asprova.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1994
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Asprova is a Tokyo-based software company that develops production scheduling (APS) software using Finite Capacity Scheduling algorithms, serving discrete and process manufacturers across automotive, electronics, industrial machinery, materials, food, and chemicals sectors globally via direct sales and channel partners.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Asprova industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Production Scheduling Software
- NAICS
- Software Publishers (513210)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Supply Chain Planning (SCP) & Advanced Planning Systems (APS) (HDAEAEAL)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian) (IMAHAHAJ)
Keywords
Where Asprova is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tokyo
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices7 records
Markets served
Asprova business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Software Licenses: Production scheduling software licenses sold as perpetual or subscription licenses with different module tiers (Asprova APS, Asprova MS, MS Light, MRP, MES, BOM, SED, NLS/DS). Academic licenses available at reduced cost for educational institutions.
- Professional Services: Implementation consulting, training seminars, and technical support services. Hands-on training courses available for fee. Consultation services for system implementation and peripheral program development.
- Maintenance Contracts: Annual maintenance agreements providing software upgrades, technical support, and maintenance. Recommended for long-term use as products and equipment change over time.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Standard commercial licenses - pricing not publicly disclosed |
| Subscription | Annual | Academic License - special low-cost license for educational institutions |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels8 records
Asprova product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Asprova develops and sells modular production scheduling software for manufacturing enterprises. The core Asprova APS system performs integrated long, mid, and short-term scheduling across sales, manufacturing, and purchasing, while Asprova MS uses Finite Capacity Scheduling (FCS) to generate detailed production schedules at ultra-high speed. Companion modules (MRP, MES, BOM, SED, NLS/DS, SCM) extend the platform with material planning, shop-floor visualization, collaborative editing, and supply chain optimization capabilities.
Product overview
Asprova is a production scheduling software company offering a modular platform architecture. The core products include Asprova APS (Advanced Planning & Scheduling) for integrated sales-manufacturing-purchasing planning, and Asprova MS (Manufacturing Scheduling) for detailed Finite Capacity Scheduling. Asprova MS Light provides entry-level scheduling for smaller operations. Related modules include Asprova MRP for long-term material requirements planning, Asprova SED for collaborative schedule editing, Asprova BOM for bill of materials management, Asprova MES for shop floor visualization, and Asprova NLS/DS for network data sharing. Asprova SCM extends capabilities to supply chain optimization. Optional modules cover Sales, Purchase, KPI, Resource Lock, Time Constraint Max, Event, Group Assign, and Optimization features. The platform supports COM-based plug-in development via SDK and integrates with major ERP systems (SAP, QAD, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics AX). Training resources include e-Learning courses and Academic License for educational institutions.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Asprova APS: Advanced Planning & Scheduling system for long, mid, and short term scheduling across sales, manufacturing and purchasing
- Asprova MS
- Asprova MS Light
- Asprova MRP
- Asprova MES
- Asprova BOM
- Asprova SED
- Asprova NLS / Asprova DS
- Asprova SCM
Products and services
- Asprova APS Advanced Planning & Scheduling system that performs long, mid, and short term scheduling across sales, manufacturing and purchasing in a single module. Creates production schedules at high speed for multiple items and multiple processes, fully integrating sales, manufacturing, inventory and purchase plans. Targeted at manufacturing enterprises needing integrated planning.
- Asprova MS Manufacturing Scheduling module that creates detailed schedules using Finite Capacity Scheduling (FCS). Best-selling module for scheduling many processes, intended for manufacturing production planners.
- Asprova MS Light Entry-level Finite Capacity Scheduling product fulfilling the scheduling requirements of over 1,200 factories. Designed for smaller operations needing straightforward production scheduling.
- Asprova MRP Simulation tool for preparing annual business plans or production based on 3-month customer forecast. Executes high-precision long-term scheduling and calculates material requirements at ultra-high speed.
- Asprova SED (Schedule Editor) Schedule editor specifically designed to help multiple production planners modify the production schedule simultaneously, making it faster to create whole production schedules in consideration of schedules made by individual planners.
- Asprova BOM Module for inputting and editing manufacturing bill of materials (BOM) data used by the Asprova scheduling system.
- Asprova MES Shop floor execution module that displays Gantt charts on the shop floor or other locations and allows operators to enter results data.
- Asprova NLS / Asprova DS Network modules for production data sharing. NLS (Network License Server) and DS (Data Server) connect multiple schedules across sites or facilities.
- Asprova SCM Supply Chain Management module that supports visibility and optimization of the overall supply chain beyond the four walls of the factory.
- Asprova Academic License Special low-cost license for schools, universities and academic institutions for studying production scheduling. Includes Asprova APS version with all options, introductory manuals, help file, sample data (over 30 types), plug-in development toolkit, and COM SDK.
- Asprova My Schedule Mobile add-on providing access to production schedules.
- Asprova ID Customer portal providing access to download trial versions, e-Learning materials, online help, and support website. Valid for one year from registration.
- Asprova e-Learning Video-based training courses covering Introduction (8 min), Beginners (20 modules), Intermediate courses, and Hands-on Training. Includes modules on ERP interface, scheduling logic, user interface, and implementation steps.
- COM SDK Plug-in development toolkit including COM SDK documentation and sample source code. Allows creation of Asprova extensions (menus, dialogs, data viewing/editing, scheduling logic) using Visual Basic or C++.
Quantifiable outcome
- Scheduling time reduced from 1-5 days to 30-60 minutes
- +7 more outcomes
Companies that use Asprova
Customer profileNamed customers13 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Asprova technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration8 records
AI capability2 records
Feature8 records
Asprova partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- Data Collection Systems (Japan) Co., Ltd.coreJoint venture partner for establishment of Asprova Asia Sdn Bhd in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Data Collection Systems and Asprova jointly incorporated the subsidiary to provide comprehensive services and support in South East Asia.
- ISI-Dentus Shanghai (ISI-DENTSU SHENZHEN)coreChinese distributor and implementation partner. Co-exhibited at the 7th China International Automobile Exhibition in Guangzhou. Supports Asprova SCM introduction and new features in Chinese market.
- CANON INFORMATION SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) INC.majorAuthorized distributor supporting Shanghai region. Provides sales and implementation support for manufacturing customers in Shanghai area.
- KEN SYSTEM INTERNATIONAL CORP.majorTaiwan distributor and partner. Co-exhibited at COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2011. Supports market expansion and customer acquisition in Taiwan.
- Panasonic Factory Solutions Asia PacificmajorPanasonic group company providing manufacturing solutions. Distributes Asprova in Singapore and Thailand regions.
- Astra (Philippines), Inc.majorPhilippines distributor and implementation partner. Co-organized joint seminars in Thailand and Philippines. Supported Asprova expansion in South East Asia.
- Tokai NTT Data Communications Systems CorporationmajorCertified distributor and implementation partner. Conducted demonstrations using actual customer data. Key partner for Mitsubishi Electric implementation.
- ABeam Consulting (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.majorMajor consulting firm providing Asprova implementation services in Shenzhen region.
- aimtecminorSales and implementation partner for Czech Republic and Slovakia region.
- LeanEst OÜminorSales and implementation partner for Estonia and Latvia. Field of expertise includes MES and APS solutions.
- IT-TELESIS ConsultingminorSales and implementation partner for Greece. Expertise in Production Planning, Advanced Planning and Optimizing, and SCM.
- EQ System Scandinavia OyminorSales and implementation partner for Finland, Sweden, and Norway.
- ZUCCHETTI SOFTWARE SPAIN, S.L.U.minorSales and implementation partner for Spain. ERP, APS solutions, and software solutions for production.
- Canon IT SolutionsminorSponsored Asprova seminar on environmental and production activities in Hangzhou, China. Joint marketing event for manufacturing sector.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Asprova competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Siemens Opcenter APS (formerly Preactor): Preactor, now part of Siemens Opcenter, is the most direct global competitor to Asprova in finite capacity and advanced production scheduling for discrete and process manufacturers. Both target mid-market and enterprise factories with similar scheduling, capacity planning, and ERP integration capabilities.
- Dassault Systèmes DELMIA Quintiq: Dassault's DELMIA Quintiq offers advanced planning, optimization, and scheduling for manufacturing and supply chain, competing head-to-head with Asprova APS in the same vertical segments and Fortune 500 accounts.
- Kinaxis (now part of SAP): Kinaxis Maestro is a concurrent supply chain planning and APS platform serving global manufacturers, with overlapping capabilities to Asprova in production scheduling, capacity planning, and what-if scenarios for industrial customers.
- PlanetTogether: PlanetTogether specializes in advanced planning and scheduling for manufacturers and is a direct mid-market competitor to Asprova MS/APS, particularly for discrete and process manufacturers in North America and Europe.
- Aspen Technology (AspenTech): AspenTech provides process manufacturing optimization and scheduling software (aspenONE) for industries like chemicals, energy, and pharmaceuticals — directly comparable to Asprova's process manufacturing and chemical industry scheduling use cases.
Emerging players
- AIMMS (Optimization & Supply Chain): AIMMS provides supply chain optimization and advanced planning software used by manufacturers for production scheduling — overlapping with Asprova's APS offering but often positioned more as an analytics/optimization layer.
- o9 Solutions: o9 Solutions provides AI-powered integrated planning and APS as a cloud-native platform for manufacturers and retailers, overlapping with Asprova's scheduling and S&OP use cases.
Broad incumbents
- SAP (PP/DS and IBP): SAP's Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) embed APS capabilities inside the broader SAP ERP suite, competing with Asprova for the production scheduling budget at large manufacturers.
- Blue Yonder (formerly JDA): Blue Yonder offers supply chain planning and APS as part of a broader SaaS suite for manufacturing and retail, comparable in scope to Asprova SCM for cross-enterprise planning use cases.
- Rockwell Automation (Fiix/FactoryTalk): Rockwell's FactoryTalk and Plex (formerly Fiix) MES platforms compete with Asprova MES and Asprova APS at the shop floor scheduling and execution layer for discrete manufacturers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Asprova social profiles
Digital presenceAsprova compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Asprova financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Asprova leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Asprova subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries4 records
Asprova funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Asprova M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Asprova
What does Asprova do?
Asprova develops and sells modular production scheduling software for manufacturing enterprises. The core Asprova APS system performs integrated long, mid, and short-term scheduling across sales, manufacturing, and purchasing, while Asprova MS uses Finite Capacity Scheduling (FCS) to generate detailed production schedules at ultra-high speed. Companion modules (MRP, MES, BOM, SED, NLS/DS, SCM) extend the platform with material planning, shop-floor visualization, collaborative editing, and supply chain optimization capabilities.
Is Asprova a public or private company?
Asprova is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Asprova founded?
Asprova was founded in 1994. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Asprova based?
Asprova is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does Asprova make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Software Licenses are the primary driver. The others are professional Services and maintenance Contracts.
Who are Asprova's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Siemens Opcenter APS (formerly Preactor), Dassault Systèmes DELMIA Quintiq, Kinaxis (now part of SAP), PlanetTogether and Aspen Technology (AspenTech). Emerging players are AIMMS (Optimization & Supply Chain) and o9 Solutions. Broad incumbents are SAP (PP/DS and IBP), Blue Yonder (formerly JDA) and Rockwell Automation (Fiix/FactoryTalk).
Does Asprova have an API?
No public API is recorded for Asprova.
What industry is Asprova in?
Asprova's product category is Production Scheduling Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAEAEAL, Supply Chain Planning (SCP) & Advanced Planning Systems (APS), with a secondary code of IMAHAHAJ, Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian). Its NAICS code is 513210 and its SIC code is 7371.