System and method for purchasing planning-based logistics optimization

Abstract

A system and method is provided for preplanning optimal order and routing patterns prior to the creation of individual purchase orders. In one embodiment, the preplanning based approach preferably includes both freight under management and freight not under management. Additionally, planning-based optimization suggests changes to existing ordering and routing guidelines where the network has changed and made the current solutions sub-optimal.

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