An important component of SAP SCM is the Advanced Planning and Optimiser (APO) application. APO is a suite of supply chain planner applications that increase overall knowledge of the supply chain and provide forecasting, planning and optimization.
The platform provides sellers with the power to manage catalogues, bids, purchases and invoices and it provides patrons with the power to look for suppliers, talk terms savings, procure merchandise and services and track pay. SAP purchased Ariba opposition.