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6 Critical Success Factors in Distribution Network Design

Logistics Bureau

If youve followed our blog over the years, youll know that weve shared lots of information about distribution network design, why its vital to get it right, how long it should take, the importance of reviewing the network every so often, and various elements of design such as determining the number of warehouses and where to locate them.

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Schneider Electric’s Supply Chain Design Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

Schneider Electric’s Journey with Network Design Lee Botham is the global director of modeling and network design at Schneider Electric. As Schneider Electric matured with the network design tool, they also found they could drive savings through shipment consolidation. Initially, regions generating lower revenue were modeled.

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Your KPIs are Broken with John Stauffer

The Logistics of Logistics

Our Transportation Performance Intelligence platform arms customers with trustworthy data so they can measure the hidden costs of service, supercharge carrier procurement, and build stronger network relationships with more accountability.

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A Decade of Loadsmart: A Look Back to Move Forward with Felipe Capella

The Logistics of Logistics

Their services can be categorized into three main areas: Assessment and Analysis Freight Planning and Forecasting: Loadsmart helps businesses predict future freight needs. Network Assessment and Optimization: They analyze existing logistics networks to identify inefficiencies.

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Supply Chain Network Design: The Ultimate Use Cases eBook

Explore the most common use cases for network design and optimization software. Scenario analysis and optimization defined. Creating a strategic digital twin (digital representation) of your supply chain network. Network design for risk and resilience. What's inside? Modeling your base case. Modeling your base case.

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Navigating Market Uncertainty with Sarah Bertram

The Logistics of Logistics

The DAT iQ platform offers streamlined data, high-level and granular reporting, and versatile analysis capabilities that enable shippers to optimize their networks, enhance supply chain resilience, and improve operational agility to adapt to dynamic market conditions. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping.

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The Life Sciences and Healthcare Supply Chain with Jim Saponaro

The Logistics of Logistics

DHL has a global network of facilities focused on Life Sciences and Healthcare, with over 140 life-science-graded and GDP-certified facilities in 40 countries. DHL LifeConEx is a premium and customized temperature-controlled air freight service that provides post-shipment diagnostics, cold chain optimization, and data analysis services.

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The Essential Supply Chain Network Design Tooling Checklist

Dedicated supply chain network design software is fuelled by intuitive scenario analysis capabilities on the front end and powerful mathematical optimization on the back end. Answer 10 relevant questions and find out if your needs qualify for advanced network design & scenario modeling technology.

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Top 5 Barriers to Supply Chain Network Design Adoption and How to Overcome Them

Speaker: Brian Dooley, Director SC Navigator, AIMMS, and Paul van Nierop, Supply Chain Planning Specialist, AIMMS

You have tough decisions to make about your network design. You need answers to urgent network questions, but weeks go by. When you finally have the analysis, everything has changed, and it is no longer relevant. It's easier than you think. We’ve all been there. Lack of skilled resources. Lengthy time to plan/execute.