The primary objective is to maximize the net value generated—the difference between the value of the final product to the customer and the total cost incurred across all stages.
Links supply chain decisions to the balance sheet and income statement. The Drivers: Logistical: Facilities, Inventory, Transportation. Cross-Functional: Information, Sourcing, Pricing. Part II: Designing the Supply Chain Network Chapter 4: Distribution Networks & Omni-Channel Retailing supply chain management sunil chopra 7th edition ppt new top