Logistics Network Configuration in Supply Chain Management

The following is a discussion agenda on the topic of Logistics Network Configuration in Supply Chain Management:

1. What is a logistics network?
2. Strategic decisions on network configuration
• determine the number of warehouses
• determine the location of warehosues
• determine the sizes of warehouses
• determine which products customers will receive from which warehouse
3. Data collection and data aggregation considerations in a network configuration problem
4. Transportation rates, mileage estimation, warehouse costs, warehouse capacities, potential warehosue locations, service level requirements, future demand considerations in a network configuration problem
5. Model and data validation
6. Solution techniques
7. Characteristics of a network configuration Decision Support System (DSS)

Reference
Semchi-Levi, D., Kaminsky, P. and Simchi-Levi, E. (2003) Designing & Managing the Supply Chain, McGraw-Hill [Chapter 2: Logistics Network Configuration]