Network Design:Key Issues Pick the optimal number,location,and size of warehouses and/or plants Determine optimal sourcing strategy Which plant/vendor should produce which product Determine best distribution channels Which warehouses should serve which customersNetwork Design: Key Issues „ Pick the optimal number, location, and size of warehouses and/or plants „ Determine optimal sourcing strategy „ Which plant/vendor should produce which product „ Determine best distribution channels „ Which warehouses should serve which customers