Analytic Tools for Strategic Planning

Abstract

In this article the focus is upon analytic tools for strategic logistics planning. We discuss a broad set of tools roughly divided into two areas. One area is that of traditional tools such as functional cost analysis and the various modelling approaches and these are briefly reviewed. Principally, however, the discussion centres on newer tools which have not been as widely used and which can be highly effective for strategic planning and especially for strategic logistics planning. In addition, we will present a framework which outlines the various aspects or approaches for strategic logistics planning and identifies the analytic tools that are available and appropriate for each particular aspect of planning.

Citation

Copacino, W. and Rosenfield, D.B. (1985), "Analytic Tools for Strategic Planning", International Journal of Physical Distribution & Materials Management, Vol. 15 No. 3, pp. 47-61. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb014610