For each of these layers, some of their associated attributes are listed as shown in Fig.3.
• Logistics Network Configuration – location, links, warehouse sizing, allocation, customer points
• Material Flow – inventory, scheduling, lot sizing,
warehousing, consolidating
• Information Flow – order processing, information sharing, IT systems integration, Internet and visibility
• Relationship Management – performance measures and contract design
For the discussion in the next few sections, some of the attributes will be discussed in detail as we move from layer to layer.
Fig.