techniques that deal with analysis and planning of logistics and manufacturing during short, intermediate, and long-term time periods. Aps describes any computer program that uses advanced mathematica l algorithms or logic to perform optimization or simulation on finite capacity scheduling, sourcing, capital planning, resource planning, forecasting, demand management, and others.These techniques si multaneously consider a range of constraints and business rules to provide real-time planning and scheduling, decision support, available- to-promise, and capable-to-promise capabilities. Aps often ge...