Systems analysis seeks to quantify trade-offs between logistics functions
• Goal of system analysis is to create an integrated effort (i.e. a whole) which is greater than its individual parts
• Goal from a process perspective is balanced performance between functional areas both within the enterprise and across its supply chain
• Functional excellence is the contribution a function makes to the success of the overall system (or process)
• Focus of system analysis is on interactions (i.e. relationships) between components