TRL3709
Assignment number: 03
Year: 2022
DOCUMENT PREVIEW:
Question 1
1.1. Distributions network design may affect supply chain costs and drivers.
How will the new distribution centre likely affect the supply chain costs by
specifically looking into;
a. Facilities
According to Chopra & Meindl (2015:56) Facilities are the actual physical
locations in the supply chain network where product is stored, assembled, or
fabricated. The two major types of facilities are production sites and storage
sites. Decisions regarding the role, location, capacity, and flexibility of facilities
have a significant impact on the supply chain’s performance
Assignment number: 03
Year: 2022
DOCUMENT PREVIEW:
Question 1
1.1. Distributions network design may affect supply chain costs and drivers.
How will the new distribution centre likely affect the supply chain costs by
specifically looking into;
a. Facilities
According to Chopra & Meindl (2015:56) Facilities are the actual physical
locations in the supply chain network where product is stored, assembled, or
fabricated. The two major types of facilities are production sites and storage
sites. Decisions regarding the role, location, capacity, and flexibility of facilities
have a significant impact on the supply chain’s performance
