Considerations for Designing Physical Distribution Network During the Pandemic (i.e. what should HEB do during the covid19 disruption?) In this section, we create a contemporaneous analysis of what HEB should do during the pandemic, i.e. economy is reopened and all global manufacturing and supply chain functions has been resumed but under the shadow of pandemic interference.) What are the major factors influencing the configuration (design) of HEB's distribution network during the covid19 pandemic? Briefly explain in a structured analytical framework how each of these factors influences the configuration and provide supporting business examples. Be mindful of the highly elevated level of risk and possible disruption in the future. Customer behaviors may likely be different after the pandemic as many people are now used to purchasing online and less face-to-face contact. What are the crucial demand uncertainties as well as supply uncertainties for the supply chain during the pandemic? Give real life examples to further illustrate your analysis. Keep in mind that these crucial uncertainties may or may not be identical to those before the pandemic. Then, briefly explain in a structured manner how responsiveness is affected by the configuration and provide supporting business examples. You need to address the new concerns from customers and HEB learned from the pandemic. The priority of these responsiveness may not be identical to the ones before the pandemic. On the other hand, what are the major costs affected by distribution network configuration (design) after the pandemic? Are they largely the same as before the pandemic? Briefly explain in a structured manner how each of these costs is affected by the configuration and provide supporting business examples. Like any other supply chains in the supermarket industry, HEB needs to make two key decisions in designing / configuring its distribution network. In your opinion, how do you evaluate these two decisions: 1. Should HEB deliver its toilet paper or grocery to customers (either directly or indirectly) or let its customers pick up the products at particular locations? Briefly explain your rationale. Provide example(s) if you prefer. Do not hesitate to refer to the Powerpoint class notes if needed. 2. Should the distribution of HEB's products flow through intermediate point(s), i.e., transit hub(s)? Briefly explain your rationale. Provide example(s) if you prefer. Do not hesitate to refer to the Powerpoint class notes if needed