Network Design Features and Functions
Network design supports the creation of an optimized network. Service networks can be significantly more dynamic than traditional networks, since service objects are to synchronize with customer requirements as well as focus on repair of equipment in the field--sometimes fairly remote locations.
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- Input network requirements, products, and service levels by customer geographies
- Design depot network to determine optimal depot locations
- Create hierarchy of hubs by regional and forward locations
- Determine capacity/volume capabilities of the network with consideration to account service levels
- Determine capacity/volume capabilities of the network with consideration to responsiveness
- Fixed asset planning and analysis
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Planning Features and Functions
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