Logistics plannning in a business environment
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1. A system for supply chain design, comprising:
- a supply chain network operable to;
identify nodes, links connecting the nodes, and replenishment strategies for moving materials along the links, in a supply chain;
determine whether the supply chain has inefficiencies based on a characteristic of the nodes, links, and replenishment strategies; and
reduce the inefficiencies by reducing an underutilization of core competencies of the nodes.
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Abstract
A method for supply chain design may include identifying nodes, links connecting the nodes, and replenishment strategies for moving materials along the links, in a supply chain. The method may also include determining a value indicative of the complexity of the supply chain based on a characteristic of the nodes, links, and replenishment strategies. The method may also include identifying whether core competencies of the nodes are underutilized. The method may also include reducing the complexity of the supply chain to increase utilization of the core competencies of the nodes.
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1. A system for supply chain design, comprising:
a supply chain network operable to; identify nodes, links connecting the nodes, and replenishment strategies for moving materials along the links, in a supply chain; determine whether the supply chain has inefficiencies based on a characteristic of the nodes, links, and replenishment strategies; and reduce the inefficiencies by reducing an underutilization of core competencies of the nodes. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A computer readable medium, including instructions for:
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identifying nodes, links connecting the nodes, and replenishment strategies for moving materials along the links, in a supply chain; identifying tasks performed at the nodes at a target level of performance; and modifying the supply chain to increase utilization of the identified tasks. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method for supply chain design, comprising:
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identifying nodes, links connecting the nodes, and replenishment strategies for moving materials along the links, in a supply chain; determining a value indicative of the complexity of the supply chain based on a characteristic of the nodes, links, and replenishment strategies; identifying whether core competencies of the nodes are underutilized; and increasing utilization of the core competencies of the nodes to reduce the complexity of the supply chain. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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