Tactical Planner

Optimize the performance of your existing assets and resources

While supply chain design projects focus on the long-term strategic direction of your business, defining the assets and infrastructure needed for success, tactical planner zeroes in on the more immediate future. It deals with finer details and a much more precise allocation of resources across multiple time periods.

Our Tactical Planning solution builds on the robust analytical capabilities of our Supply Chain Network Design solution by enabling multi-period scenario modeling, allowing you to model and optimize your operations in both the short and medium term.

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Key Planning Topics Addressed

Our solution provides a suite of robust features tailored to enhance every element of your tactical planner:

Identify Optimal Product Sourcing Locations

Determine the best locations to source products based on cost, lead time, and reliability.

Factor Supplier Contractual Obligations in Plans

Incorporate supplier contracts and commitments into your planning to ensure compliance and cost-effectiveness.

Incorporate Tariffs and Duties in Optimal Plans

Account for tariffs, duties, and other trade-related costs to optimize your sourcing and distribution strategies.

Allocate Capacity and Labor by Production Line, Period Plat

Distribute production capacity and labor across plants and production lines to meet demand efficiently.

Factor Seasonality in Production and Inventory Decisions

Adjust production schedules and inventory levels to account for seasonal fluctuations in demand.

Optimize Seasonal Inventory Decisions

Manage seasonal inventory levels to ensure availability while minimizing carrying costs.

Factor Fleet Sizing and Other Limitations in Optimal Plans

Consider fleet size and other logistical constraints when optimizing transportation plans.

Identify Optimal Inbound/ Outbound Modes, Related Costs

Distribute production capacity and labor across plants and production lines to meet demand efficiently.

Quantify the Trade-Offs Between Inventory, Service, and Cost

Manage seasonal inventory levels to ensure availability while minimizing carrying costs.

Derive Total Cost to Serve Estimates by Market and Product

Calculate the total cost of serving each market and product to inform pricing and sales strategies.

Identify the Optimal Flow for Each Market, Channel, and Product Combination

Determine the best distribution channels for each product to maximize market reach and profitability.

Generate Profitability Data by Customer, Product, and Customer+Product

Gain detailed insights into the profitability of each customer and product and identify the most profitable customer-product combinations.

Why Choose Factible Tools - Tactical Planner?

Our Tactical Planner solution is designed to tackle a variety of critical planning challenges, providing you with the insights needed to optimize every aspect of your supply chain. Here are some of the main topics our solution will help you address.

Multi-Period Modeling:

Our solution extends the power of our Supply Chain Network Design tool by adding the ability to model scenarios over multiple periods, providing a dynamic and more detailed view of your supply chain´s performance overtime.

Granular Analysis:

Dive deeper into the specifics of your operations, from sourcing and production to inventory and distribution, with highly granular data and insights.

Proven Technology:

Built on the same proven technology as SupplyChain Designer solution, Tactical Planner tool ensures reliability, accuracy, and performance at scale.

Ease of Use:

With an intuitive interface and straightforward workflows, our solution makes it easy to build, run, and compare multi-period scenarios, empowering you to make informed decisions without unnecessary complexity.

Comprehensive Support:

Our team of experts is available to guide you through implementation, optimization, and ongoing analysis, ensuring you get the most out of your tactical planning efforts.