Factors Influencing Network Design Decisions ▣ Customer Response Time and Local Presence Firms that target customers who value a short response time must locate close to them. If a firm is delivering its product to customers,use of a rapid means of transportation allows it to build fewer facilities and still provide a short response time. Logistics and Facility Costs Total Costs Facilities Inventory 设施数目 SCM by J.J.Gao SEIEE AU406 7SEIEE AU406 + - 7 SCM by J. J. Gao Factors Influencing Network Design Decisions  Customer Response Time and Local Presence  Firms that target customers who value a short response time must locate close to them.  If a firm is delivering its product to customers, use of a rapid means of transportation allows it to build fewer facilities and still provide a short response time.  Logistics and Facility Costs