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,Index
I. Content....................................................................... II
II. List of Figures........................................................... V
III. List of Tables..........................................................VI
IV. Abbreviations....................................................... VII
V. Case Study............................................................. 116
VI. Bibliography......................................................... 120
VII. Self Assessment Answers................................... 123
Chapter II.................................................................................................................................................... 17
Designing the Supply Chain Network....................................................................................................... 17
Aim............................................................................................................................................................... 17
Objectives..................................................................................................................................................... 17
Learning outcome......................................................................................................................................... 17
2.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................................. 18
2.2 Role of Distribution Network ................................................................................................................ 18
2.3 Factors Influencing Distribution Network Design.................................................................................. 19
2.4 Design Options for a Distribution Network . ......................................................................................... 20
2.5 E-business and its Impact ...................................................................................................................... 25
2.5.1 Advantages of E-business....................................................................................................... 27
2.5.2 Disadvantages of E-business.................................................................................................. 28
2.6 Distribution Networks in Practice . ........................................................................................................ 28
2.7 Distribution Network Design in the Supply Chain................................................................................. 28
2.8 Factors Affecting Network Design Decisions......................................................................................... 29
2.9 Supply Chain Model............................................................................................................................... 31
Summary...................................................................................................................................................... 33
References.................................................................................................................................................... 33
Recommended Reading.............................................................................................................................. 33
Self Assessment............................................................................................................................................ 34
Chapter III................................................................................................................................................... 36
Designing and Planning Transportation Networks.................................................................................. 36
Aim............................................................................................................................................................... 36
Objectives..................................................................................................................................................... 36
Learning outcome......................................................................................................................................... 36
3.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................................. 37
3.2 Transportation in Supply Chain.............................................................................................................. 37
3.3 Importance of Transportation . ............................................................................................................... 38
3.4 Role of Transport in Supply Chain......................................................................................................... 38
3.4.1 Transportation Modes in Supply Chain................................................................................. 39
3.5 Transportation Infrastructure and Policies ............................................................................................. 41
3.6 Design Options For Transportation Network ........................................................................................ 41
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