<P>Explains processes and scenarios (process chains) for planning with SAP characteristics.</P><P>Uses the latest releases of SAP R/3 and APO (Advanced Planning & Optimization software).</P><P>The levels scenario, process and function are explained from the business case down to the implementation level and the relations between these levels are consistently pointed out throughout the book</P><P>Many illustrations help to understand the interdependencies between scenario, process and function </P><P>Aims to help avoiding costly dead ends and securing a smooth implementation and management of supply chains</P><P> </P>