Network Design in the Supply Chain
5 important questions on Network Design in the Supply Chain
What is a free trade zone?
What is meant with positive externalities between firms?
Give the 4 phases made in global network design decisions
- Define a supply chain strategy
- Define the regional facility configuration
- Select a set of desirable potential sites
- Location choices
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What is the difference between Hard and Soft infrastructure requirements?
Soft infrastructure requirements are for example availability of a skilled workforce, workforce turnover and community receptivity to business and industry.
Give 4 the 4 issues you have to take into mind when making network design decisions for a supply chain
- Do not underestimate the life span of facilities
- Do not gloss over cultural implications
- Do not ignore quality-of-life issues
- Focus on tariffs and tax incentives when locating facilities
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