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ILOG LogicNet Plus XE  

Network Design and  Planning for End-to-End Supply Chain Optimization

ILOG LogicNet Plus XE is a packaged network design and planning solution that combines the advanced optimization technology of ILOG CPLEX with an easy-to-use graphical user interface to manage the world’s most complex supply chains. Training and baseline results can typically be completed within 90-days.

ILOG LogicNet Plus XE facilitates quick analysis of the tradeoffs between production, warehousing, transportation costs and service requirements; as well as the calculation of the optimal network configuration for different cost and service objectives. A model’s solutions can be viewed, compared and easily exported to tables and graphs for presentations and further analysis.

As-Is (Baseline)

As-is (baseline)
33% next-day service

Optimal for Cost

Optimal for cost
40% next day service
Logistics cost savings from baseline: $6MM

Optimal for Service

Optimal for service
80% next day service Logistics cost savings from baseline: $3MM



Rapid deployment and return on investment  (ROI)
Leverage network design and planning to identify potential savings:

  • End-to-end supply chain optimization:

    • Metrics linked to costs and customer value
    • Consolidations and plant rationalization

  • Transportation focus:

    • High energy costs, limited rail capacity
    • Reduce expediting costs and waste

  • Risk management:

    • Outsourcing, off-shoring and lean manufacturing

  • Green logistics:

    • Carbon emissions reduction
    • Go green and maintain lean practices

 

Our experience is your gain
ILOG LogicNet Plus XE for network design and planning capitalizes on ILOG's 20 years of in optimization expertise and leadership. Over 250 companies use the LogicTools Suite of Supply Chain Applications for network design, production sourcing, inventory optimization, transportation planning, and production planning and scheduling.

With the LogicTools Suite of Supply Chain Applications, ILOG provides solutions that complement enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and help companies make better decisions faster.

Next steps
Learn more about how ILOG LogicNet Plus XE facilitates end-to-end supply chain optimization:

Case Studies
Find out how other industry leaders use ILOG's LogicTools Suite of Supply Chain Applications to optimize their supply chain and inventory needs.

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Webinars
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SAP-certified solutions
Learn how the LogicTools Suite of Supply Chain Applications complements SAP's solutions

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