Questions: SNP Optimizer - Pros/Cons/Pitfalls

Hello Everyone,
I have few general questions for the folks who have implemented SNP Optimizer. Please share your experience.
1. What are the pluses and minuses using SNP Optimizer?
2. What are some of the pitfalls using SNP Optimzer?
3. For successful SNP Optimizer implementation, what are things that the project team need to watch out for and focus on?
4. Any Tips on how to calculate relative Costs and penalties
5. What type of reporting can be done on SNP Optimizer?
Thanks,
Sanju

Hi
The following link may help you in comparing Optimizer with other Planning engines.
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_scm70/helpdata/EN/1c/186b398c15ef59e10000000a114084/frameset.htm
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