Advanced Planning and Optimization Software: Myths, Facts, and User Perceptions
Ashfaque Ahmed - July 6, 2004

Introduction

Advanced planning optimization (APO) systems have been in news lately for wrong reasons. Many publicized failed implementations added fuel to loud cries against it. It is also true that many vendors have developed somewhat convoluted, complex, and user-unfriendly APO systems, making it appear less than desirable...