Locate a Distribution Center (DC)
Challenge:
- Assist a logistics group to determine the ideal distribution center facility location(s)
- Optimize service to customers while containing transportation & occupancy costs
Outbound Shipments,
"Centre of Gravity" Analysis
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Solutions:
- Analyze current outbound business patterns by DC
- Determine optimal "centre of gravity" location for existing customer shipments
- Collect & analyze cost of doing business: labour markets, employment rates, wages, unionization, realty taxes, etc.
- Compare & rank prospective markets & viable real estate options
- Recommend shortlist of locations
Benefits:
- Validate the site selection process and minimize risk of a facility location mistake
- Base decisions on facts, not assumptions about your current regional business patterns
For More Information
Michael Simon,
Director of Location Research
msimon@tetrad.com
In the United States, call (360) 734-3318
In Canada, call (604) 685-2295