| What is Supply chain network planning? | Supply chain network planning refers to the strategic process of designing and optimizing the structure of a company's supply chain network. It involves determining (Bestämma) the optimal locations such as manufacturing plants, distribution centers, and warehouses, as well as the flows of materials, products, and information between them |
| What is the goal with Supply chain network planning? | The goal is to achieve a balance between costs, service levels, and efficiency by considering factors like demand, transportation costs, lead times, and market reach. Through supply chain network planning, companies can improve overall supply chain performance to meet customer demands effectively. |
| Specify which parts are included in Supply chain network planning? | Supply chaing network planning
• Supply Chain Network
– Often not ONE chain
• Events in one chain also affect another chain, or the network as a whole
– Network of Nodes and Links
• Supply Chain decisions consider not only one entity/node |
| What is Network analysis? | 1. Identify members in the supply chain
– Primary members (viktiga)
– Secondary members (inte lika vikitga)
– Map only the primary members
2. Structural dimension of the network
– Horizontal structure
– Vertical structure
– Positioning
• Position of the studied company, in the network |
| What is the Supply chain aspects? (Related attribute) | • Type of purchasing
• Type of production
• Type of distribution
• Type of sales
Structural attributes
• Topography of the Supply Chain
• Integration and coordination |
| What is the Supply chain aspects? (Focus on important parts of the supply chain) | – Important products
– Important objectives (mål)
• Interesting to understand
– Structural and functional limitations
– Alternative organizational solutions
– Potential improvements
– Necessary planning and control mechanisms |
