This booklet presents an organized, proven method - always helpful. We have found this process to be highly effective for first-time network planners, for those invited to be involved in the planning but don\'t know how, and for those who may be skilled at applying network analysis tools but need a clear guide on how to successfully complete a network planning project. This booklet includes six specific steps. It tells how to conduct a successful network planning project. It provides a carry-through case example. It gives you working forms to use. And it gives numerous other explanations and specific cases. SNP is particularly helpful when Network planning is new for you or your company and you need a standard process; Your project is small or a sub-project of a larger network plan; You want faster project start-up with less confusion on purpose, scope and approach; You want to finish on time or early without delays, excessive iterations and rework; You want visualization of the network being modeled, with clear and explicit diagrams; You want accurate modeling that predicts savings close to actual results; You want ready acceptance of recommendations.