Facility Location Planning

Take a Comprehensive Approach to Boosting Warehouse Productivity

June 1, 2006

To get the most from your warehouse or distribution center, you must consider all aspects of it-corporate business strategies, resources, processes, technology enablement and the facility itself.

On the Road To Supply Chain Excellence: Our Technology Survey Points the Way

April 1, 2006

Jean V. Murphy

To maintain competitiveness, companies must continually strive for the next level of supply chain performance. To do that, they must keep abreast of the latest enterprise technologies.

When Companies Compete On After-Sales Support, Service Supply Chains Take Center Stage

March 1, 2006

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

For many companies, after-sales activities are money in the bank as they may account for anywhere from 10 percent to 40 percent of revenue.

Dubai Logistics City: Your Middle Eastern Hub?

February 1, 2006

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

ILOG Says Its Planning, Scheduling Tool Generates Valuable 'What-If' Scenarios

September 1, 2005

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Servigistics Helps Avaya Achieve Bell-Ringing Performance

July 1, 2005

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Inventory Optimization Is a Delicate Balancing Act to Cut Costs Yet Keep Service Levels Up

June 1, 2005

Russell W. Goodman, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Afraid to let safety stocks get too low, companies often get overwhelmed by their inventory. New ideas, processes and technologies in inventory management can solve that.

Dunkin' Donuts' Short Relocation Brings Big Change

March 1, 2005

Thomas A. Foster, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

A restaurant distribution center proves that the right management can operate an efficient, productive facility in a high-cost area.

The Best DC Locations in the U.S.

March 1, 2005

Thomas A. Foster, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Two leading consultants evaluate and rank U.S. locations for distribution centers based on lowest costs and best transportation service.

Columbia Sportswear: A European DC With a French Flair

March 1, 2005

Thomas A. Foster, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

The Oregon-based sportswear company finds France's labor rules are a perfect fit for its new European distribution center operation.

Facility Location Planning

The latest news, analysis, services and systems for facility location planning and network design and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are planning their location of facilities and the underlying transportation network in order to deliver goods in a more timely and efficient manner than ever before. New technologies are transforming the way companies search for and choose the right location for a facility in a region — allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using facility location planning solutions to power their supply chains.