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title: Getting Started with Cosmic Frog Pt 9
description: "In this session, we introduce the fundamentals of NEO optimization models in Cosmic Frog. You'll learn how NEO evaluates millions of possible supply chain configurations to find the least-cost or most profitable way to meet customer demand while respecting every constraint in your network. Instead of manually analyzing trade-offs, NEO automatically determines the optimal combination of suppliers, manufacturing sites, and distribution centers to fulfill orders.\n\nBut it doesn't stop there. You'll see how to build a baseline model that replicates your current network operations, then validate it against historical data before running"
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In this session, we introduce the fundamentals of NEO optimization models in Cosmic Frog. You'll learn how NEO evaluates millions of possible supply chain configurations to find the least-cost or most profitable way to meet customer demand while respecting every constraint in your network. Instead of manually analyzing trade-offs, NEO automatically determines the optimal combination of suppliers, manufacturing sites, and distribution centers to fulfill orders.

But it doesn't stop there. You'll see how to build a baseline model that replicates your current network operations, then validate it against historical data before running "what if" scenarios. We walk through a live example model, exploring how customers, facilities, policies, and constraints work together to define your supply chain. With NEO, planners and supply chain leaders can confidently test network changes, evaluate cost impacts, and accelerate strategic decision-making.

Before starting this chapter, please [make sure you've kept up with the available courses so far.](https://page.optilogic.com/getting-started-with-cosmic-frog-part1?hsLang=en)

We are excited for you to start using our product, and look forward to helping you take your first step on that journey.

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