Simplified Systematic Network Planning – step 4
STEP 4: CREATE SCENARIOS In Step 4, the planner develops scenarios to model various elements of the problem. Each scenario is generated […]
Author: Lawrence Loucka
Simplified Systematic Network Planning – step 3
STEP 3: ANALYZE SENSITIVITIES In Step 3, the planner runs the model using optimization software; identifies any infeasibilities, and then troubleshoots. Once […]
Simplified Systematic Network Planning – step 2
STEP 2: DEFINE THE VARIABLES In Step 2 of Simplified SNP, the planner adapts an existing model to the needs of the […]
Simplified Systematic Network Planning – step 1
STEP 1: ORIENT THE PROJECT Step 1 organizes the project and assures that it is well-defined, understood and realistically scheduled. SNP uses […]
Simplified Systematic Network Planning
THE NETWORK IN SIX STEPS CHANDRA NATARAJAN and LEE HALES describe a systematic six-step procedure for effective logistics network planning. Supply chain […]
Total Landed Cost Project Plan
Let’s see, DMADV should work … Define Form a small team and agree on the goals of the project in a written […]
Brown Paper Value Stream Mapping
Many engineers, and black belts too, will immediately jump on a computer and start picking icons and naming data elements perhaps out […]
How to calculate Total Landed Cost?
There’s the math, and then there’s the data collection effort. First the math: Purchase Price: Price paid to seller (which may include […]
Total Landed Cost, part 2
Aberdeen Group reported in their June 2006 report Global Supply Chain Benchmark Report … Global supply chain uncertainties ─ such as delayed […]
Total Landed Costs
In many companies the various costs associated with finding, buying, receiving, and preparing for sale are scattered around the general ledger. Buyers […]
Lean Sigma Tools for Supply Chain, part 2
Here are a few more lean and six sigma tools that can be applied in supply chain. Have any additions, comments, or […]
Supply Chain Optimization Benefits
Supply chain and logistic networks consist of locations – suppliers, plants, warehouses, and customers – and the product transportation between them. Network […]