Facility Location Planning

Goodman to Construct Logistics Center for Daimler Germany

May 1, 2013

Goodman, the integrated property company that owns, develops and manages logistics space globally, has commenced the construction of a new logistics centre for Daimler AG in Bremen.

DHL Constructs Logistics Center for Tom Tailor Group

May 1, 2013

Webwire

DHL Supply Chain is constructing a state-of-the-art logistics center for the Tom Tailor Group in Hamburg. The two companies have been working together successfully since 2008 and are now looking to consolidate the partnership in the longer term.

Looking to Real Estate Just to Cut Costs? Beware Major Financial, Operational Risks

May 1, 2013

Jones Lang LaSalle

Long a go-to for corporate cost cutting, corporate real estate has turned a corner and is becoming a solid productivity driver, with CEOs starting to reap the rewards of enhanced revenue, shareholder value and employee performance. A new Jones Lang LaSalle report reveals that companies that view real estate assets singularly as a source of short-term cost reduction are actually incurring hidden long-term financial and operational risks.

Flanders's Location Makes It a 'Natural Distribution Hub'

April 24, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Benoit Reinards of Flanders Investment and Trade explains why global retailers like Nike have made Flanders their hub for distribution throughout Europe and beyond.

North America's 50 Most Successful 3PLs

April 24, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Whatever logistics services you need, our list of 50 providers based in North America can provide Class-A operations for you - anywhere in the world.

Flanders' Location Makes It a Natural Distribution Hub

April 15, 2013

Benoit Reinards, Director Investment, Flanders Investment & Trade

How Multi-Channel Retailing Impacts Distribution Networks

April 12, 2013

Kris Bjorson, International Director, Jones Lang LaSalle

Site Selection for Retail Distribution Facilities

April 11, 2013

Rich Thompson, Supply Chain & Logistics Group Director, Jones Lang LaSalle

Supply Chain Challenges from Apparel Software Trends

April 9, 2013

Just-Style

Social and environmental compliance are the main issues facing today's apparel supply chains, according to industry experts consulted by just-style. The continued shift towards faster and faster fashion cycles, along with pressure on retailers to adapt to an omni-channel experience, is also throwing up challenges when it comes to flexibility in global sourcing.

Recipharm Site Approved for Supply of Products to Japan from France

April 9, 2013

Supply Chain Europe

Recipharm's solid dose facility located in Fontaine, France, has been approved for supply of manufactured products to Japan's pharmaceuticals market following a recent inspection by the PMDA, the Japanese drug agency.

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.