Consumer Packaged Goods

Strategic Network Planning

Description How many distribution centers should there be and where should they be located? Which depot should customers get their deliveries from and where should the depots be located? BOSS, a powerful tool for supporting strategic decisions in the optimization of logistics networks, provides a cost-efficient distribution network.

Strategic site planning is the basis for efficient distribution processes.
The starting point for any analysis is a precise snapshot of the actual situation. With this, a “what if” scenario such as where to build cross docking stations, can be simulated. The final costs-optimized distribution network calculation offers an efficient and accurate assignment of each customer to a distribution site.

Challenge Changes in infrastructure and customer base may be good reasons to rethink existing logistics strategies. ORTEC provides solutions to overcome the challenges of optimizing your distribution network. Accompanied by the BOSS strategic site planning tool, we can pinpoint the bottle necks and possibilities within your logistics network.

The results of strategic site planning can be multifaceted.
For instance, the optimal number of distribution sites and their geographical positions can be determined. ‘’If - then’’ questions can be answered, as well as the data regarding the total supply chain costs (number of transports, distances per unit). Well-known companies such as TNT, BP, DHL and ACR Logistics already rely on ORTEC and profit from the BOSS strategic site planning solution.

Solutions For more information please see our brochure Network and Territory Design with BOSS or feel free to contact us.

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