ModusLink’s Optimized Configuration Solution is a powerful and unique solution that teams our supply chain design expertise with best of breed techniques and tools in network optimization, discrete event simulation and inventory optimization to determine the most efficient and cost-effective supply chain model and inventory strategy possible.

This optimization takes into account the physical supply chain cost trade offs – materials, conversion, logistics and inventory – and evaluates such factors as taxes and lead time to market, when helping clients determine the most cost-effective model for them. Using a combination of core services, including Sourcing and Supply Base Management (SBM), Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), Materials and Content Management, Light Manufacturing, Fulfillment, Returns Management, and Asset Disposition, this integrated solution is designed to manage the complete range of activities required to get products to market quickly, while ensuring customer satisfaction and the lowest possible total cost of supply chain ownership.

When determining the optimal location and timing for distribution and configuration of products, clients can leverage any combination of ModusLink solution centers around the globe, including those in low-cost operating destinations—such as China, Mexico and Eastern Europe—for certain products; or postpone configuration right up to fulfilment, using near-customer facilities.

ModusLink’s consumer electronics clients recognize that a well-designed, superior-performing supply chain is a powerful competitive differentiator. With ModusLink, clients have the ability to make changes to a supply chain production model or inventory strategy in a risk-mitigated manner, using a single partner.

The result is improved margins for our clients.