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Principles of Distribution Network Design

Principles of Distribution Network Design

Apr 28, 2022 | Distribution Centre, Distribution Channels, Distribution Network Design, Videos-SCM

Here is a simple case study on Distribution Networks that illustrates some key principles in Distribution Network Design.      Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Do You Know the Signs of Poor Distribution...
Why Do Distribution Networks Change?

Why Do Distribution Networks Change?

Apr 21, 2022 | Distribution Centre, Distribution Channels, Distribution Network Design, Supply Chain Distribution, Videos-SCM

Yes, all Distribution Networks change over time. Or at least they should do. Here are some of the reasons that the requirements of your Distribution Network might change over the years.  And some things to look out for.     More resources on Distribution...
Your Warehouse is in the Wrong Place

Your Warehouse is in the Wrong Place

Nov 4, 2021 | Case Studies, Distribution Centre, Distribution Channels, Distribution Network Design, Videos-SCM, Warehouse

Why your warehouse is in the wrong spot? As businesses grow, contract, and merge.  And as product ranges and customer needs change, so the needs of our distribution network change. But we need to recognize how our customer service offer, in particular, drives the size...
The Long and Short of Designing a Distribution Network

The Long and Short of Designing a Distribution Network

Apr 27, 2021 | Articles, Distribution Centre, Distribution Network Design, Supply Chain

I’ve noticed a trend in recent years in that when businesses want to check their distribution networks or design a distribution network, they immediately jump into loads and loads of detail.     Maybe it’s because the tools are out there to do it now, but...
4 Tips to Help You Choose Distribution Centre Locations

4 Tips to Help You Choose Distribution Centre Locations

Dec 14, 2020 | Distribution Centre, Warehouse

ARTICLE SUMMARY   One of the main challenges for CEOs and supply chain managers is deciding where to locate a distribution centre. As a consultant, I have been dealing with this particular problem for the past 30 years or so. In this time, I have formulated the...
The Key Factor that Determines Your Distribution Network

The Key Factor that Determines Your Distribution Network

Dec 3, 2020 | Distribution Centre, Distribution Network Design, Videos-SCM

What influences your Distribution Network above all else? The last 23 years of designing and re-aligning Distribution Networks for our Consulting clients and after hundreds of Distribution Network assignments, I can say with 100% confidence, that there is ONE thing...

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