Five key aspects of going beyond costs in supply chain network optimization Author: Nathan Goldstein Companies consistently explore avenues to trim costs and improve operational efficiency in an era of constant change. One such avenue is network optimization. However, companies must go beyond conventional cost-cutting strategies and embrace a modern
Author: Nathan Goldstein Aligning supply chain strategy with corporate objectives is a critical determinant of success in modern business. Many have attempted to manipulate their traditional network design tools to achieve this alignment, yet few have succeeded. And the reasons are both vast and complex. While marketed as comprehensive solutions,
Manufacturing network design software focuses on optimizing plant locations, capacity, and product flow paths. It can span what-ifs on internal production optionality versus outsourced production. Since COVID-19, companies need more flexibility and agility in scenario analysis, so they can ensure their networks are resilient to continued disruption. Thus, planners are
