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1. Introduction
2. Outline
3. Operational decisions example: global retailer
4. Optimization
5. Transportation problem example
6. Optimization model
7. Implementation
8. Feasible solution
9. Optimal solution
10. Flow optimization applications
11. Flow optimization tools
12. Industrial case study 1 - Dell
13. Dell's US desktop fulfillment network (2008)
14. North America supply chain
15. Legacy decision process
16. Transfer decision
17. Diversion decision
18. Problems with legacy process - Dell
19. New optimization-based process
20. Optimization model (2)
21. Expected shortages estimation
22. Optimization engine
23. Static input data
24. Model output example
25. Pilot and impact assessment
26. Impact assessment methodology
27. Example - flat panel inventory projections
28. Analyst decision - immediate transfer of 5000 units
29. Model outcome - same qty transfer for a lower cost
30. Financial impact assessment
31. Industrial case study 2 - Zara
32. Zara's continuous business cycle
33. Legacy distribution process (before 2007)
34. Problems with legacy process - Zara
35. Flow optimization
36. Optimization model (3)
37. Inventory-to-sales function
38. Optimization model (4)
39. A video - ZARA
40. Pilot test - objectives
41. Pilot test - matching procedure
42. Pilot test - experiment design
43. Pilot test - increase in sales
44. Conclusion
45. Follow-up references

Topics Covered

• Definition and motivation
• Optimization methodology overview
• Industrial case study 1: Inbound routing optimization at Dell
• Industrial case study 2: Distribution optimization at Zara
• Conclusion and follow-up references

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Series:

• Operations Strategy

Categories:

• Strategy
• Technology & Operations

Bite-size Case Studies:

• How Zara optimised distribution for a fast-changing fashion market
• How Dell reformed its supply chain technology to reduce risk

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Publication History

• Published on December 10, 2012