Suppliers, manufacturing plants, distribution centers, and customers all make up a supply chain network. When optimizing your supply chain network, customer demand must be satisfied while keeping logistics costs steady and under control. According to Optimum Profit Consulting, “Strategic Network Optimization calculates the most optimal (highest profit or lowest cost) way to source supplies, production, and distribution across the network.”

Transportation requirements in the oil & gas industry can be unique and complex, such as stringing services for line pipe delivery. Higher safety standards and the need for specialized equipment limit the base of qualified carriers, making it harder for suppliers to quickly and economically manage freight to project sites.