As firms continue to search for new ways to lower costs and improve service to their customers, the issue of where to locate logistics and manufacturing facilities has never been more complex or more critical. In addition to enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of a supply chain operation, the redesign of a firms overall network can help to differentiate a firm in the marketplace, thus creating a new form of competitive advantage. Considering the increasingly dynamic aspects of todays business world, companies are continually seeking new and improved approaches to network design and operation.

Discuss the following:

The Strategic Importance of Supply Chain Network Design specifically related to the Corporate Organizational Changes or changes that could occur if the supply chain is not functioning properly.