Network design enables the evaluation of various logistics strategies to gain a better understanding of supply chain dynamics. Network design begins with the analysis of current material/product locations and delivery destinations. Then, using modeling tools, logistics professionals can determine precisely the optimal number and location of facilities including warehouses, cross-docks and distribution centers.

Types of Network Design Analyses:

• Site selection
• Existing supply chain optimization
• Optimal inventory deployment
• Capacity planning
• Geographic expansion
• Warehouse service territories optimization
• Logistics strategy evaluation and comparison

Benefits

• Compares logistics strategies to determine the optimal balance of performance improvement and implementation costs
• Determines optimal locations of sites based on regional differences in labor, land, taxes and utilities
• Provides same or better service level with same or fewer facilities
• Increases customer satisfaction by reducing delivery times