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noirsz · 25 January 10, 21:28

Hi,

Is there somebody who works as Network Design & Optimization position?

Regards,

Sz.

Rob O'Byrne · 26 January 10, 09:53

Hi,

I have been involved in network design for many years. Did you have a question?

noirsz · 26 January 10, 10:07

Hi,

What strengths should have a Network Design and Optimization manager? In additional experience in Logistics.
You have experience in this so I am sure you will know the answer.

Sz.

Rob O'Byrne · 26 January 10, 11:51

This is usually what I advise to my customers who might be wanting to hire someone to do network optimisation. I assume it wil also involve using a specialist modelling tool

Many companies adopt the approach of selecting a network designer based on their IT abilities. Whilst this is important, it is only one aspect. It should be remembered that the modelling software is merely a tool, and it is the skills of the software ‘driver’ that really provide the quality of the outcome. With this in mind, the software user would generally require the following skills/experience:

Highly competent PC skills. Advanced + user of MS Exel, MS Access and SQL Server.
Sound financial analysis ability. Might be a qualified accountant or similar.
Sound general business understanding. So as to appreciate the impacts of modelled scenarios.
Excellent Supply Chain management understanding, particularly the cost/service trade offs, transport rate structures, DC cost structures and product handling characteristics.
A good communicator and team player, so as to gain the confidence and input of key stakeholders in the company.
Beneficial to have had some supply chain network design experience.

It is often the case that the trained and experienced user either leaves the company, or moves to another role. It is important therefore to maintain more than one competent user.

Does this help?

noirsz · 26 January 10, 12:27

Sure, this helps lots. Thank you.

Do you have any experience on LogicNet tool?

Actually I want to apply a new position as NDO Mgr, but first I want to be sure this position is really good for me.

Rob O'Byrne · 27 January 10, 00:08

Sorry, no direct experience on that one. Though most network optimisation tools that I have seen (rather like route scheduling tools), tend to be very similar in the way they operate. So if you have experience of one tool, it is usually not too hard to learn/convert to, another.

noirsz · 27 January 10, 09:10

Actually it's just a tool, can't be smarter than me, but can save more money than me.

25 January 10, 21:28	#1 (permalink)
noirsz Regular Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Budapest Posts: 10	Network Design & Optimization Hi, Is there somebody who works as Network Design & Optimization position? Regards, Sz.

26 January 10, 09:53	#2 (permalink)
Rob O'Byrne Member Plus Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sydney & Bangkok Posts: 143	Re: Network Design & Optimization Hi, I have been involved in network design for many years. Did you have a question? __________________ Rob O'Byrne Supply Chain Consulting Cost To Serve Distribution Network Design Logistics Training

26 January 10, 10:07	#3 (permalink)
noirsz Regular Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Budapest Posts: 10	Re: Network Design & Optimization Hi, What strengths should have a Network Design and Optimization manager? In additional experience in Logistics. You have experience in this so I am sure you will know the answer. Sz.

26 January 10, 11:51	#4 (permalink)
Rob O'Byrne Member Plus Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sydney & Bangkok Posts: 143	Re: Network Design & Optimization This is usually what I advise to my customers who might be wanting to hire someone to do network optimisation. I assume it wil also involve using a specialist modelling tool Many companies adopt the approach of selecting a network designer based on their IT abilities. Whilst this is important, it is only one aspect. It should be remembered that the modelling software is merely a tool, and it is the skills of the software ‘driver’ that really provide the quality of the outcome. With this in mind, the software user would generally require the following skills/experience: Highly competent PC skills. Advanced + user of MS Exel, MS Access and SQL Server. Sound financial analysis ability. Might be a qualified accountant or similar. Sound general business understanding. So as to appreciate the impacts of modelled scenarios. Excellent Supply Chain management understanding, particularly the cost/service trade offs, transport rate structures, DC cost structures and product handling characteristics. A good communicator and team player, so as to gain the confidence and input of key stakeholders in the company. Beneficial to have had some supply chain network design experience. It is often the case that the trained and experienced user either leaves the company, or moves to another role. It is important therefore to maintain more than one competent user. Does this help? __________________ Rob O'Byrne Supply Chain Consulting Cost To Serve Distribution Network Design Logistics Training

26 January 10, 12:27	#5 (permalink)
noirsz Regular Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Budapest Posts: 10	Re: Network Design & Optimization Sure, this helps lots. Thank you. Do you have any experience on LogicNet tool? Actually I want to apply a new position as NDO Mgr, but first I want to be sure this position is really good for me.

27 January 10, 00:08	#6 (permalink)
Rob O'Byrne Member Plus Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sydney & Bangkok Posts: 143	Re: Network Design & Optimization Sorry, no direct experience on that one. Though most network optimisation tools that I have seen (rather like route scheduling tools), tend to be very similar in the way they operate. So if you have experience of one tool, it is usually not too hard to learn/convert to, another. __________________ Rob O'Byrne Supply Chain Consulting Cost To Serve Distribution Network Design Logistics Training

27 January 10, 09:10	#7 (permalink)
noirsz Regular Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Budapest Posts: 10	Re: Network Design & Optimization Actually it's just a tool, can't be smarter than me, but can save more money than me.

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