Set Objectives for Optimization Tools

Complex supply chain have made it harder for organizations to effectively track their supply chain performance and make determinations about how best to streamline operations. To get the most out of supply chain optimization, organizations are going to have to think beyond cost savings. This article presents what organizations should consider when implementing optimization tools like network planning and optimization tools and distribution requirements planning (DRP) software. This article first appeared in the November/December 2016 issue of Supply Chain Management Review.