Facility Location Planning

Snarled Supply Chain Is Making U.S. Warehouse Shortage Worse

November 10, 2021

Fallout from the global supply chain crisis that’s clogging U.S. ports is pushing warehouses to capacity, and forcing logistics managers to scramble for space.

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Watch: How Supply Chain Is Changing the Real Estate Landscape

November 9, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

A supply chain consulting arm is essential to modern-day commercial real estate brokerage firms, says Joe Dunlap, managing director of the supply chain advisory of CBRE.

Four Challenges to Meeting E-Commerce Demand

August 4, 2021

Sponsored by Commonwealth Supply Chain Advisors

Many e-tailers aren’t fully prepared for a world that demands next-day — or faster — delivery.

Amazon Fuels North America’s Most Severe Warehouse Shortage

May 7, 2021

Bloomberg

Finding warehouse space around Toronto has never been harder, and the e-commerce fueled shortage is disrupting businesses and threatening the broader economy.

When Is It Time to Expand Your Warehouse?

April 19, 2021

Jake Rheude, SCB Contributor

You should triage every available option before making a major commitment.

Navigating Peak-Season Tailwinds: Four Trends to Watch

March 10, 2021

JJ Lewis, SCB Contributor

This year, the focus is on determining what broke down across supply chains during 2020, and figuring out what changes need to be made to drive success in 2021.

How the Inland Port Can Better Connect U.S. Supply Chains

February 17, 2021

Marc Salotti, SCB Contributor

As we aim to build more resilient supply chains, we must rethink space, process and workforce development. Each of these factors converge at the inland port.

ANALYSIS

Before Pursuing Micro Fulfillment, Consider These Four Things

February 1, 2021

Andrew Breckenridge, SCB Contributor

Micro-fulfillment centers offer benefits like faster delivery and lower transit costs, but they won’t lead to greater profitability without a holistic network strategy.

ANALYSIS

Shifting E-Commerce Landscape Calls for New Look at Network Strategy

February 1, 2021

Darren Jorgenson, SCB Contributor

A massive channel shift driven by COVID-19’s e-commerce escalation demands a reexamination of facility locations and network strategy — as both have a growing impact on supply-chain profitability.

ANALYSIS

Choosing the Right Distribution Site in a Growing Economy

February 1, 2021

Steve Simonson, SCB Contributor

The increase in online shopping may require firms to put up new distribution facilities, in order to continue supporting traditional methods of order fulfillment, while also planning for an uncertain future.

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.