Facility Location Planning

Trump’s Tariffs May Hurt, but Quitting China Is Hard to Do

Companies are reconsidering where to put their factories as the trade war mounts, but few places can match China’s convenience and reliability.

September 24, 2018

The New York Times

Companies are reconsidering where to put their factories as the trade war mounts, but few places can match China’s convenience and reliability.

Ryder – Focusing on the Customer Experience in a Universe of Omni-Channel Fulfillment

September 21, 2018

Ryder

U.K. to Establish a Post-Brexit Port 70 Miles From Sea

The U.K. government aims to address one of the big challenges of Brexit by creating a so-called inland port where imported goods can be checked without causing logjams at the coast, two people with knowledge of the plan said.

September 21, 2018

Bloomberg

The Importance of Last-Mile Facilities in the Supply Chain

Four Forces Transforming Supply Chain, Logistics and Transportation Today

Few industries or business functions are experiencing as much disruption as logistics, supply chain and transportation. In fact, according to a recent Forbes Insights survey of more than 400 senior transportation-focused executives, 65 percent say tectonic shifts in these areas are driving an era of profound transformation.

September 12, 2018

Forbes

Few industries or business functions are experiencing as much disruption as logistics, supply chain and transportation.

Target’s Supply Chain Investment Is Paying Off

Target is investing in its supply chain to reach more customers.

September 5, 2018

Supply Management

Target is investing in its supply chain to reach more customers.

Report: Supply Chain Efficiency Could Cut Food Waste by $700Bn

The scale of the problem is staggering. Each year, 1.6 billion tons of food worth about $1.2tr are lost or go to waste — one-third of the total amount of food produced globally. To put the figure in perspective, that is 10 times the mass of the island of Manhattan.

August 29, 2018

Boston Consulting Group

UPS Grows Alternate Delivery Offerings With ‘E-Lockers’ in Taiwan

UPS is expanding delivery options for e-commerce shipments in Taiwan with the addition of more than 850 “e-lockers” as alternate delivery locations (ALDs).

August 21, 2018

Air Cargo World

UPS is expanding delivery options for e-commerce shipments in Taiwan with the addition of more than 850 “e-lockers” as alternate delivery locations (ALDs).

Ryder – The Connected Truck: Advanced Vehicle Technology Transforms the Trucking Industry

August 14, 2018

Ryder

Ryder – Achieving World Class Logistics Through Cross-Border Capabilities

August 14, 2018

Ryder

For Manufacturers, a Complex Mix Can Determine Location

John Saunders had an unlikely path to becoming a manufacturer.

July 19, 2018

The New York Times

John Saunders had an unlikely path to becoming a manufacturer.

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.