Supply chain. Network design relevant steps  Consolida

Supply
chain

Network design relevant steps
 Consolidate distribution centers
 Bring operations of different distribution
centers together.
 Increase transport channels
 Vessels of transport like cars and lorries
will need to be increased to cover a larger
area.
 Establish minor delivery points
 These can be pick points where retailers
pick their products from the company.

Other Factors
 Network optimization study would have
looked at other factors;
 Convenience
 Will the goods reach the customers on time?
 Logistics timing
 The time a product takes from the company
to the customer.
 Availability of other distributors
 Closing some distribution centers can
attract other distributors.

References
 Christopher, M. (2016). Logistics &
supply chain management. London:
Pearson UK.
 Hugos, M. H. (2018). Essentials of
supply chain management. New
York: John Wiley & Sons.