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Focus on Network Planning and Optimization Software
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A variety of supply chain pressures are causing a strong interest in supply chain network planning and optimization software.

On this page, we provide a variety of resources to help you understand and select the supply chain network planning and optimization software that is right for you.


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Supply Chain Network Planning and Optimization Related Resources

Here you will find a variety of free resources available to subscribers of Supply Chain Digest or The Supply Chain Digest Letter.

Downloadable version of the SCDigest Letter on Network Planning software
Video from The Supply Chain Television Channel providing an Introduction to Supply Chain Network Planning and Optimization Software.

Network Planning Case Studies

Network Planning White Papers

Some of the "best of Supply Chain Digest" - articles and columns on Network Planning and Optimization

Our Guide to Choosing the Right Consultant for your Supply Chain Network Redesign Project
Featured columns from experts on this topic
Collateral from Solution Providers
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Featured Articles on Network Planning and Optimization from SCDigest:

LogicTools Ties Network Design and Inventory Optimization Software Together

 

Manufacturing News: Hershey Will Significantly Revamped it Supply Chain, Cut Manufacturing Costs

 

Building a Flexible Supply Chain Network

 
Supply Chain Network Design in an Era of Dynamic Costs  
Supply Chain Simulation Can Improve Decision-Making
Using Network Optimization on a Continuous Basis

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Expert Insight

The SCDigest Letter Guidelines for Selecting a Consultant for Supply Chain Network Optimization

You will almost certainly use a consultant for Supply Chain Network Optimization projects; here's our guide to picking the right one for your needs

by Dan Gilmore
Editor
Supply Chain Digest

Virtually 100% of companies using Network Planning and Optimization tools for the first time, and even a high percentage of more experienced users, use outside consultants from the software vendor themselves, third party firms, or both, to help them on the project.

In fact, a growing trend among companies that use Network Planning for decision support on a continual basis will established a relationship with a consultancy in which one or more outside consultants will regularly be engaged on an outsourced basis to supplement internal team resources, especially during periods of heavy demand for network analysis...

Access our complete guidelines and check list now



Expert Insight

White Paper: A Holistic Approach to Supply Chain Transformations

 

Featured Video
Introduction to Supply Chain Network Planning and Optimization



Watch SCDigest Editor Dan Gilmore's Video Tutorial on Supply Chain Network Planning and Optimization

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Featured Network Planning and Optimization Resources
 
 

Case Study: Regional Grocer Shaw's Supermarket gets Distribution Network Right


 

Case Study: Cooper Tire Rationalizes its Supply Chain Network


 
 

Solution Overview: LogicTools Complements SAP SCM Solutions


 
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Featured Network Planning and Optimization Solutions


i2's Supply Chain Strategist can help organizations to model, understand, and manage a more effective and profitable supply chain. i2 Supply Chain Strategist can support intelligent decision making at every stage of the supply chain.



LogicTools’ integrated suite of supply chain planning solutions includes network design and planning, inventory planning, production sourcing and asset planning.

Network Planning Thought Leadership


The Rapidly Evolving Role of Supply Chain Network Planning Solutions


Supply Chain Digest’s Dan Gilmore recently spoke with i2 consultant Ken Justin on the rapidly evolving use of Network Planning tools.


Read the full article here


How Network Planning and Optimization Tools Deliver Value

Network planning is typically a two step process: optimize the structure, then optimize inventory placement

by
David Simchi-Levi
CEO
LogicTools

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