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2、 Problem? (2/2)Many FTL/LTL/Milkrun/Intermodal Transportation scheme optionsEach has costs, lead Each has costs, lead times, capacities, etc.times, capacities, etc.Supply chain management & technologyLogistics Design Process: OldAnalysisOutputDone?YesNoExcelRequestInputStore SummaryNew Alternati

3、veOld: Completed in-house with limited tools, inconsistent process and subset of vehicle components(90%)(5%)(5%)Supply chain management & technologyIn-Plant Matl Flow ProcessManage LLPAnalyze OutputNew AlternativeProgram HistoryDone ?YESNoDock Locations, Inventory, Frequency, Mode RestrictionsIP

4、E(5%)(75%)(5%)(5%)RequestInputAnalysisOutput(5%)(5%)New: Sophisticated, integrated tools, standard process, all componentsLogistics Design Process: NewSupply chain management & technologySpecialistsInbound Planning Engine (IPE)Organize the inbound flow of material for lowest total delivered cost

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17、eand frequency for truck modes:direct, milkrun, LTL and ODCAll ModesTruck ModeTrailer Loading Plan STOWAGEDetailed loading configuration of containers inside a vehicle Supply chain management & technologySome Results Plan Performance Milkruns projected on map Container StowageSupply chain manage

18、ment & technologySupply chain management & technologySupply chain management & technologySynQuestSupply chain management & technologyCross-Dock Location Case StudyObjective: Determine the optimum number and location of cross-docks that support Ford North American inbound material ass

19、embly plant requirements at minimum total costSupply chain management & technologyProblem Definition21 Assembly Plants1500 Suppliers46,000 SKUsSupply chain management & technologyModel Description: Assumptions21 Assembly Plants294 Supplier Regions21 Products45 Potential C-DocksSupply chain m