Supply Chain Design and Planning is a business process that provides the framework to determine optimal flows, resources, and capabilities within an organization’s network of suppliers, vendors, manufactures, transportation providers, retail outlets, and customers. It is also used to identify potential areas for cost savings and improvement in customer service. Supply Chain Design and Planning requires strategic coordination between multiple stakeholders involved with the sourcing, production, distribution, and delivery of goods and services. The end goal is to develop an integrated supply chain solution that meets market demand at the lowest total cost.