Part 2 of our textbook provides an overview of the processes involved in managing a sustainable supply chain operation. The layout of the facilities where employees and third-party vendors execute these processes and within which physical materials and inventory are stored must be carefully planned to ensure an effective operation and meet the supply chain's sustainability goals. The output of facilities planning becomes an input into the production planning process. A supply chain manager cannot plan a strategy for meeting consumer demand for its products without knowing the facility layout and capacity.
Use this template to complete the assignment: Unit 3 template. Complete the following:
Introduce the concept of facilities planning and its importance to the production planning process in the supply chain.
Analyze how the different elements of facilities planning contribute input into the production planning process.
Assess the supply chain scenario, including recommending a facilities planning strategy that helps the supply chain meet operational objectives, including highlighting each element of the planning strategy and its contribution to the operational objectives.
Summarize critical points of the facilities planning review.
Deliverable Requirements: Your Review of Facilities Planning Strategies should be five pages in length. Be sure to cite your sources using APA properly; include your references and in-text citations.