Optimizing The Supply Chain Network And Reducing Distribution Costs - An Andersen Point Of View
Josée Dupuis and Brian Benjamin - December 2, 2001

Introduction

Each decision made at one level of the supply chain has an impact on another level. The goal of conducting a network analysis is to determine: "From how many facilities, which ones and how will which products service which customers?" By optimizing the network while factoring these variables (and more) into the equation, a company can save between percent and 15 percent of their supply chain costs...