SAP APO

SAP APO stands for Advanced Planning and Optimization. It is a software

solution developed by SAP that helps businesses with supply chain planning,
optimization, and execution. SAP APO provides tools for forecasting, demand
planning, production planning, and scheduling, inventory optimization, and
transportation planning.

SAP APO consists of several modules, including:

1. Demand Planning: This module is used for forecasting and creating

demand plans based on historical data, market trends, and other factors.
2. Supply Network Planning: This module is used for optimizing the supply
chain network, including production, distribution, and transportation
planning.
3. Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling: This module is used for
scheduling production orders and creating detailed production plans
based on available resources and capacities.
4. Global Available-to-Promise (Global ATP): This module is used for
determining the availability of products to customers based on real-time
inventory and production data.
5. Transportation Planning and Vehicle Scheduling (TP/VS): This module is
used for optimizing transportation plans and schedules based on
constraints such as capacity, time, and costs.

SAP APO is a comprehensive solution that can help businesses improve their
supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer service levels.
However, it requires significant implementation effort and expertise to configure
and use effectively.