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Unit 12: Network Integration

Unit 12: Network Integration Notes

CONTENTS
Objectives
Introduction

12.1 Enterprise Facility Network
12.1.1 Spectrum of Location Decisions
12.1.2 Local Presence: An Obsolete Paradigm

12.2 Warehouse Requirements
12.2.1 Procurement Drivers
12.2.2 Manufacturing Drivers
12.2.3 Market Distribution Drivers
12.2.4 Warehouse Justification

12.3 Total Cost Integration
12.3.1 Transportation Economics
12.3.2 Cost-based Warehouse Justification

12.3.3 Inventory Economics
12.3.4 Total Cost Network
12.4 Formulating Logistical Strategy
12.4.1 Cost Minimization
12.4.2 Threshold Service

12.4.3 Service Sensitivity Analysis
12.4.4 Finalizing Strategy
12.5 Summary

12.6 Keywords
12.7 Review Questions
12.8 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, you will be able to:

 Discuss the Concept of Enterprise Facility Network
 Explain the Various Warehouse Requirements
 Get an Overview of Total Cost Integration

 Provide Insight into the Formulation of Logistical Strategy

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