One common reason shippers conduct network modeling and optimization studies is to understand their strategic footprint. These engineering-based studies answer questions about how many manufacturing or warehouse locations a supply chain needs and where those facilities should be located. But keeping this information current can quickly pay off during events that disrupt the supply chain.
From governmental regulations, port strikes, extreme weather events and more, network optimization models can provide:
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