Facility Location Planning

ANALYSIS

Choosing the Right Distribution Site in a Growing Economy

February 1, 2021

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.

The Shifting Supply-Chain Demands of 2020

October 14, 2020

Zain Jaffer, SCB Contributor

New drivers of demand in the COVID-19 economy are making warehouse space more valuable than ever.

Amazon Plans to Put 1,000 Warehouses in Suburban Neighborhoods

September 21, 2020

Bloomberg

With the holidays approaching, Amazon is consumed with honoring a pre-pandemic pledge to get products to Prime subscribers on the same day.

Pandemic Reshoring: Five Things to Consider Before Making a Move

August 9, 2020

Adam Petrillo, SCB Contributor and Ann Marie Collins, SCB Contributor

An appetite for reshoring and onshoring may be growing due to the coronavirus pandemic, with more than two-thirds of North American manufacturers looking to bring production back home.

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.

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.