Three important points of ASHLEY FURNITURE's planning are as follows: -Use of a suite of software to plan its supply chain operations.  -Has a transportation optimization system to decide on the most suitable routes of transportation for delivering its products.  -Provide inventories on a weekly basis Explain in each point why they are important.

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Section15.7: Accomplishing The Priorities Of A Supply Chain
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Three important points of ASHLEY FURNITURE's planning are as follows:

-Use of a suite of software to plan its supply chain operations. 

-Has a transportation optimization system to decide on the most suitable routes of transportation for delivering its products. 

-Provide inventories on a weekly basis

Explain in each point why they are important.

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