Facility Location Planning

Case Study

How Volkswagen Returned to the U.S. After Two Decades

August 1, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

For the first time in more than 20 years, Volkswagen sought to re-enter the U.S. with a new manufacturing plant.

Cornerstone Consulting Organization and Juniper Solutions Introduce Rapid Reshoring Solutions

July 16, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Cornerstone Consulting Organization, a situation-specific business and manufacturing consulting firm, and Juniper Solutions, a site selection consulting firm, launched a new initiative for North American manufacturers looking to re-shore overseas operations.

Developing Regional Micro-Fulfillment to Enable Brand Strategy

April 21, 2020

Luke Nuber, SCB Contributor

Micro-fulfillment is undoubtedly the hottest topic in 2020 for many retailers.

Supply Chain Operations: Strategies for Long-Term Success

April 21, 2020

River Rock Advisors

Supply-chain management consultant River Rock Advisors breaks down four key components of a successful operational strategy: preparation, implementation, execution and measurement.

The Art and Science of Distribution Site Selection

April 16, 2020

Blaine Kelley, SCB Contributor

Choosing a distribution site should consist of these three phases.

Video

Watch: Why You Need Two-Day Shipping — and How to Do It

April 7, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Dave Glick, chief technology officer of Flexe, explains the advantages of on-demand warehousing.

The Hottest Trade in Commodities Is Finding Space to Store Them

April 1, 2020

Bloomberg

The cost of storage is exploding, in sharp contrast to the price of the commodities themselves, which are collapsing amid the chaos of the coronavirus.

This Excel Plug-In Can Improve Network Visualization, Decision Making

February 26, 2020

Here's Where to Invest to Keep Up With Amazon

February 12, 2020

Bruce Tompkins, SCB Contributor

Customer demand for fast and cheap delivery is forcing the marketplace to step up performance.

Four Ways Mobile Forms Benefit Small Businesses

September 4, 2019

SkyRocket Group

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.