title: SAP APO Production Planning (SAP PPDS in SAP APO) (SAP PRESS)
author: Jochen Balla
description: Dr. Jochen Balla teaches applied mathematics and physics and the fundamentals of computer science at the Bochum University of Applied Sciences, Germany. From 1998 to 2004, he worked for SAP Deutschland GmbH &amp; Co. KG as a course instructor for customer and partner trainings in the areas of SAP PP, APO-PP/DS, and APO CIF.
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  About the Tutorial 
  SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (SAP APO) is one of the key modules in SAP 
  SCM, and controls Supply Network Planning, Spare Parts Planning, TP/VS and Demand 
  Planning in Supply Chain process. It helps the organization to manage their supply chain 
  process in a dynamic environment.  
  SAP APO is a complete software to cover key processes such as supply chain networking, 
  supply chain planning and coordination, and supply chain execution. 
   
  Audience 
  This tutorial is meant for Project leaders, project team members, SAP consultants, sales 
  consultant, and those related to the departments of Supply Chain and Material 
  Management. 
   
  Prerequisites 
  Before you proceed with this tutorial, we assume you have familiarity, prior experience, 
  and knowledge of the domain of supply chain management. However, it is sufficient if you 
  are aware of the basics of computer applications and SAP tools. 
   
  Copyright & Disclaimer 
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