Praise for Supply Chain Network Design

“Due to the significant impact that supply chain design has on the cost and service provided by a company, it is critical that managers be knowledgeable about how to optimize the flow of products and goods within their supply chain. This book takes a very technical subject and makes it possible for managers and students alike to understand all aspects of network design. The practical approach used in discussing topics throughout the book provides a clear and excellent framework for those seeking to learn more about the topic. The book is a needed and welcome contribution to the profession.”

—Dr. Mary C. Holcomb, Associate Professor of Logistics, Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management, College of Business Administration, University of Tennessee

“Supply chain management (SCM) is a rapidly growing area of study—and network design is one of the fastest growing areas within SCM. This book would make a great classroom textbook. It is easy to follow with clear examples and useful exercises. It is laid out in progressive layers, with one’s understanding of the subject matter building as you go. You can stop midway and be comfortable with the fundamentals, or you can go as deep as desired into Supply Chain Network Design.

“I have been a long-time practitioner of network modeling, as a manager in business and as a consultant, and I have covered the topic in university lectures; I still learned a great deal about a subject I thought I knew thoroughly!”

—Bill Nickle, Principal, Nickle Consulting

“This is a wonderful book that offers students and practitioners the opportunity to learn how to use quantitative techniques to design a supply chain from experts in the field. Along with covering how to model various issues in supply chain design (multiple echelons, service levels, and so on), the authors draw on their extensive expertise as practitioners to provide valuable insights into how to successfully execute a network design study.”

—Dr. Mike Hewitt, Assistant Professor, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Kate Gleason College of Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology

“Supply Chain Network Design will help students, academics, and practitioners alike understand the importance of successfully designing and optimizing a global supply chain network, while also explaining in easy to understand steps how to make it happen.”

—John A. Caltagirone, Lecturer and Executive Instructor of Global Supply Chain Management, Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University

“This is the first book I have seen that starts with the basics of facility location, and then takes a step-by-step approach to adding real-life complexities to the modeling effort. It appropriately emphasizes the complexities and nuances of designing a supply chain network without getting bogged down in too much math.”

—Dr. Keely L. Croxton, Associate Professor of Logistics, Department of Marketing and Logistics, Fisher College of Business, Ohio State University

“The book is well-positioned to answer many of the ‘what happens in the real world’ questions my students often ask. The material bridges the gap between classroom models and data or implementation realities. The exercises provided in the book challenge students to analyze their modeling assumptions and consider the implications of these assumptions. The case studies provide a great level of practical relevance for students. This book is a valuable guide for both engineers and supply chain practitioners.”

—Karen Smilowitz, Associate Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences, Northwestern University