Contains all-in-one packaged network design and planning.

Complements and extends existing enterprise resource planning (ERP) and material resource planning (MRP) infrastructure.

Uses state-of-the-art ILOG CPLEX optimization technology.

Provides the ability to model the supply chain carbon footprint to meet government and corporate regulations.

Provides the ability to model and optimize both distribution and manufacturing networks.

Comes with flexible mapping and powerful reporting capabilities.

Uses an intuitive user interface.

Contains an easy link to Microsoft Excel and Access for data importing, exporting and manipulation.

Tightly integrated with ILOG Inventory Analyst for detailed inventory optimization.

Training and baseline results are typically  completed within 90-days.

Facilitates a five to 15 percent reduction in network costs.

Manage business growth
Evaluate the network and determine where and when new facilities are needed.

Reduce overall supply chain costs
Rationalize global distribution and manufacturing networks to help identify the most cost-efficient supply chain network.

Improve customer service
Optimize the balance between shipping and warehousing costs and service level requirements for improved product delivery times. The ability to respond to customer pressures and competitive threats is key to revenue growth.

Consolidate after mergers or acquisitions
Consolidate distribution and manufacturing networks following mergers or acquisition activities to more quickly realize your return on investment (ROI).

Perform contingency planning
Plan for unexpected events in the supply chain by showing the exact impact on costs, service levels, revenues and profits. Interactively develop and evaluate alternative plans to mitigate overall supply chain risk.

Perform what-if scenario analysis
Understand the impact of adding or removing plants and warehouses on the distribution and manufacturing network.

Optimize production sourcing decisions
Optimize the decision management process concerning where to produce or source products based on a total supply chain cost analysis. This facilitates objective cost-based decisions and monthly or quarterly changes, based on market demands.