Strategic cost reduction starts with smarter network design

If you need to reduce costs in your supply chain, you’ve probably already explored the conventional approaches: negotiating supplier rates, trimming excess inventory, or streamlining internal processes.

These tactics may offer short-term relief – but they often overlook big-picture inefficiencies. Take a step back to view your entire supply chain network, and you’ll likely find new opportunities for long-term savings and resilience.

Learn to redesign your supply chain from the ground up using strategic network planning, scenario-based modeling, and data-driven insights.

Created for supply chain and logistics managers, analysts, planners, and operations leaders, this guide outlines five proven practices to help you uncover cost-saving potential and elevate your supply chain strategy through network optimization. 

With this guide, you’ll learn to:

• Why supply chain network design is a powerful lever for long-term cost optimization
• Five actionable best practices: from establishing a data-driven foundation to optimizing site locations
• How to leverage scenario modeling and simulation tools for smarter decision-making
• A step-by-step framework for implementation, featuring a real-world case study to guide you to success