Network Optimization:
The goal of a network/capacity planning analysis is to establish the least cost and most efficient supply chain possible.

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Key benefits include the ability to:

• Increase productivity and profitability
• Reduce capital requirements
• Reduce fixed and variable costs
• Increase capital utilization
• Improve carrier utilization and performance
• Optimize management of operations

Questions answered:

• Which suppliers should supply materials?
• Where should manufacturing be located?
• Where should goods be made (at what facilities and on which production lines)?
• Can processes be uncoupled (packaging and VAS)?
• Where should inventory be stored?
• How should facilities be missioned?
• How should products be distributed?
• What transportation modes should be employed?
• How should returns be handled?
• How do customer service levels impact the supply chain?